Nagashima Spa Land


Nagashima Spa Land is an amusement park in Kuwana, Mie Prefecture, Japan. It features several roller coasters, thrill rides, and kid rides, a giant Ferris wheel, and a water park. As of 2012, Nagashima Spa Land is the 18th most visited amusement park in the world.

Ferris wheel

Nagashima Spa Land is the home of Aurora Wheel, a giant Ferris wheel. It is tall and in diameter.

Roller coasters

Existing roller coasters:

Yuami-no-Shima

This is another Hot Spring theme park located at Nagashima Spa Land. It is the largest theme park of its kind in Japan, where you can enjoy up to 16 natural onsen.

Nabana-no-Sato

This is a nearby botanical garden known for its beautiful illumination. During spring time, tulips and dahlias bloom all over. During winter time, the LED light display is extremely popular with the tourists.

Incidents

On October 19, 2003, one of the Steel Dragon 2000 trains lost a wheel, resulting in a guest in the water park suffering a broken hip. The ride was closed until sturdier wheels were installed and it reopened in 2006.

Transport links

Access by bus is from Kuwana Station or Meitetsu Bus Center; there are no services from Nagashima Station or Kintetsu Nagashima Station.