Amusement park
Greenland
グリーンランド
Arao, Kumamoto · Kyushu
The verdict
Best for: Children (5–11), Tweens & teens, Adults
Plan for: about 8 hours — Day trip from Kumamoto or Fukuoka; adjacent hotel exists for overnighters
Height limits: Major coasters have height limits (typically ~120-140 cm); many gentle rides for small children
Signature attractions
- 81 rides — the most of any amusement park in Japan
- 10 roller coasters incl. GAO (Kyushu's longest), NIO suspended coaster, Milky Way
- Rainbow Ferris wheel (~105 m, one of Japan's tallest)
- Wave Swinger GURUGURU (opened March 2025)
Greenland
- Best for
- Children (5–11), Tweens & teens, Adults
- Thrill level
- ★★★★★
- Time needed
- 8h
- Tickets
- Admission + free-pass (ride passport) combos; admission-only
- Booking
- Walk-up OK
- English
- ★★☆☆☆
- Indoor / outdoor
- outdoor
- Confidence
- Verified
Getting there: About 40-50 min by train from Kumamoto or Fukuoka to Omuta Station, then a shuttle bus; near the Kumamoto/Fukuoka prefecture border.
Ticket strategy: Admission + free-pass (ride passport) combos; admission-only
Summer heat: Large open park; summer heat significant, includes summer splash/pool areas