Nagashima Spa Land is a world ranked amusement park. Not just a theme park with rollercoasters, it also has one of the biggest water parks in Japan, and an onsen slash spa center. A day of thrilling fun aboard roller coasters and water slides and ending with onsen sounds amazing.
Table of Contents Table of Contents
- Introducing Nagashima Spa Land
- Nagashima Spa Land Must-Sit Rides
- Other Attractions To Enjoy!
- Access, Opening Hours, Fees
- Takeaway
Introducing Nagashima Spa Land
Established in 1966, Nagashima Spa Land can be found in south Mie Prefecture. It is a globally ranked amusement park with more than 5 million visitors every year since 2013. As a result, it has since 2013 been ranked in the Top 25 Amusement/Theme Parks Worldwide and Top 20 Amusement/Theme Parks Asia-Pacific.
Aside from its outdoor amusement park featuring more than 40 rides, it also has a huge water park that is one of the biggest in Japan. A great way to end the day on all these thrilling rides is a hot spring soak in Yuami no Shima, a hot spring facility nearby.
※ AECOM, “Theme Index and Museum Index Reports” ※ Nagashima Resort, "Attraction”
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Nagashima Spa Land Must-Sit Rides
Catch some of the amusement park's greatest rides!
Steel Dragon 2000
At 2.48km track length, the Guinness World Record holder for the longest roller coaster (absolute) is the Steel Dragon 2000. Unveiled in the Year of the Dragon, this behemoth of a ride lives up to its name. As the ride reaches its peak point at almost 100 meters skyhigh, you can get a clear sight of the Nagashima and even Nagoya areas.
Entrance Only Ride Cost: 1,500 yen
※ Nagashima Resort, "Steel Dragon 2000" ※ Guinness World Record, “Longest Roller Coaster (Absolute)”
Flying Coaster Acrobat
The first of its kind in Japan, the Acrobat is frequently mentioned to be a clone of SeaWorld Orlando’s famous Manta ride. With spiraling corkscrew turns, a blue water pool beneath, and fountains gushing water as you pass, it’s a thrilling ride that combines the ocean and the sky.
Entrance Only Ride Cost: 1,000 yen
※ Nagashima Resort, "Flying Coaster Acrobat"
Hybrid Coaster Hakugei
First of its kind not just in Japan but in the Asia continent is Hakugei, or White Whale. Built in 2018, it replaced the previous iconic world largest wooden roller coaster, the White Cyclone. It is called a Hybrid Coaster because it is made from a combination of wood and steel. With a complex track layout and 360° turns, it’s sure to get you screaming.
Entrance Only Ride Cost: 1,500 yen
※ Nagashima Resort, "Hybrid Coaster Hakugei"
Aurora Giant Ferris Wheel
A cliche but always good romantic finale, or a relaxing final ride for the day, would be the Aurora Ferris Wheel. Enjoy a great view of Ise Bay, Suzuka Mountains, and the Chita Peninsula from its peak. The ride is made extra special and romantic during the night illumination.
Entrance Only Ride Cost: 700 yen
※ Nagashima Resort, "Attractions Enjoy & Fantasy - Ferris Wheel Aurora"
Other Attractions To Enjoy!
Jumbo Ocean Water Pool (Summer Only)
Also known as Nagashima Spa Land Water Park or Joyful Waterpark, is one of the largest water parks in Japan. It has 10 water slides, 5 kids-friendly playgrounds, a gigantic swimming pool, several mid-sized ones, and the world’s biggest JAPAAAAN water playground. Most interestingly, the water used in this park is purified sea water.
Yuami no Shima
A great way to end an exhausting thrilling day at the amusement park and water park is a nice hot soak in Yuami no Shima, aka Nagashima Onsen. The building has 3 floors in total:
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1F Onsen and Baths: Oirase Gorge, and Kurobe Gorge Outdoor Onsen
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2F Bedrock Bath and Relaxation: Spa & Reflexology, massage chairs
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3F Dining and Shopping: Cafeteria style dining, arcade, tatami lounge
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4F Dining and Relaxation Space for Large Groups
※ Nagoya Convention & Visitors Bureau, "Nagashima Spa "Yuami no Shima"" ※ Nagashima Resort, "Yuami no Shima"
Nabana no Sato
A flower garden theme park for enjoying nature and surrounding landscape, Nabana no Sato features the best of nature across the seasons:
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Flower Festival in Spring
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Firefly Festival in Summer
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Dahlia and Cosmos Festival in Fall
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Autumn Foliage in Fall
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Nabana no Sato Illumination in Winter
They also have an onsen facility that has jacuzzis. Enjoy a bath whilst enjoying the view for 1,200 yen (Adult).
※ Nagashima Resort, "Nabana no Sato" "Seasonal Events" ※ Mie Prefecture Tourism Federation, "World's most spectacular view! "Nabana-no-Sato" for (its) flowers and illumination"
Access, Opening Hours, Fees
Access to Nagashima Spa Land
Since Nagashima Spa Land is a popular tourist spot for those visiting Nagoya, we will cover how to get there from Nagoya. There are two bus route options, one from Nagoya Station’s Meitetsu Bus Center and the other from Sakae Station’s Sakae Bus Terminal:
From Meitetsu Bus Center
Take the bus heading to Nagashima Onsen for 1,100 yen. The bus will make 4 stops including Nabano no Sato before reaching its destination in approx. 1 hour.
From Sakae Bus Terminal
Take the direct bus towards Nagashima Onsen for 1,100 yen. This is a non-stop bus that will complete the journey in less than 1 hour.
Opening Hours
Nagashima Spa Land
- Opens at 9:30, closing hours vary between 16:00~18:00.
- Typically closes at 17:00.
- Last entry 1 hour before closing time.
We recommend checking their monthly calendar in advance as well as on the day itself in case of any sudden changes.
Yuami no Shima
- Opens at 9:30, closing hours vary between 21:00 and 23:00.
- Typically closes at 21:00 on weekdays, 23:00 on weekends, holidays, and winter.
- Last entry 1 hour before closing time.
Nabana no Sato
- Opens at 10:00.
- Closes at 21:00 on weekdays, and 22:00 on weekends, holidays, and some other times.
- Illumination starts from 17:00~.
Closing Days
- No fixed closing days. Please check the monthly calendar.
Entrance and Ride Fees
1-day Nagashima Spa Land Free Pass Ticket (Adult)
- 5,500 yen
- Includes entrance fee to Nagashima Spa Land and unlimited rides.
Entrance Tickets
- Nagashima Spa Land (Adult)
- 1,600 yen
- Entry only, attraction rides ticket bought separately.
- Add-on Unlimited Rides pass for 4,700 yen after entering with a ticket.
- (Summer Only) Add-on Water Park pass for 3,100 yen after entering with a ticket.
※ Nagashima Resort, “Nagashima Spa Land Opening Hours & Admission Fees” “Jumbo Seawater Pool”
- Yuami no Shima (Adult)
- 2,100 yen : Opening until 14:59
- 1,600 yen : 15:00 ~ 18:59
- 1,100 yen : 19:00 ~ Closing
※ Nagashima Resort, “Yuami no Shima Opening Hours & Admission Fees”
- Nabana no Sato (Adult)
- 1,600 yen : Spring and Autumn
- 1,000 yen : Summer
- 2,300 yen : Winter Illumination
- Includes a 1,000 yen coupon to be used inside.
※ Nagashima Resort, “Nabana no Sato Opening Hours & Admission Fees”
Set Tickets (Adult)
- Anpanman + Nagashima Spa Land
- Entrance Only: 2,800 yen
- 1-day Free Pass Unlimited Rides: 6,000 yen
- Yuami no Sato Add-On
- + 800 yen
- (Summer Only) Water Park + Nagashima Spa Land
- Entrance Only: 3,800 yen
- 1-day Free Pass Unlimited Rides: 6,800 yen
※ Nagashima Resort, “Nagashima Spa Land Opening Hours & Admission Fees” “Jumbo Seawater Pool”
Takeaway
Nagashima Spa Land makes for a great side trip when visiting nearby Nagoya. It offers a complete package of thrilling roller coaster rides, cooling water park, and a winding down soak in the hot springs. There’s also plenty of fun to be had for families with children. For ideas about what to do in Nagoya, check these out:
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