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Amusement park

Kijima Kogen Park

城島高原パーク

Beppu, Oita · Kyushu

The verdict

Best for: Toddlers (2–4), Children (5–11), Tweens & teens

Plan for: about 6 hours — Easy half/full-day add-on to a Beppu or Yufuin onsen stay

Signature attractions

  • Jupiter — Japan's first wooden roller coaster (1992)
  • Over 40 rides incl. Ferris wheel and carousel
  • Large children's/toddler ride zone
  • Kyushu's largest outdoor ice rink (winter)
Best for
Toddlers (2–4), Children (5–11), Tweens & teens
Thrill level
★★★★☆
Time needed
6h
Tickets
Admission + free-pass (ride passport) combos
Booking
Walk-up OK
English
★★☆☆☆
Indoor / outdoor
outdoor
Confidence
Verified

Getting there: About 15 min by taxi or ~30 min by bus from JR Beppu Station; on the Beppu-Yufuin highland plateau.

Ticket strategy: Admission + free-pass (ride passport) combos

Best time to go: Spring cherry blossoms, summer water play, winter ice skating