Dodonpa Roller Coaster (Fuji-Q Highland, Japan): Cost and Experience

Dodonpa at Fuji-Q Highland in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, costs ¥1,200 per ride (approximately $11 USD at current exchange rates). This is separate from park admission (¥6,000 adult day pass).

The Ride

• Type: S&S Air-Launched Compressed Air Coaster
• Launch: 0–172 km/h (107 mph) in 1.8 seconds—world's fastest acceleration
• Height: 52 m (171 ft)
• Track length: 1,189 m (3,901 ft)
• Elements: Massive top hat, airtime hill, Immelmann loop
• Duration: ~55 seconds

Context

Dodonpa held the world acceleration record from its 2001 opening until 2017 (surpassed by Formula Rossa at Ferrari World). It remains a bucket-list coaster for enthusiasts. Fuji-Q also features Fujiyama, Eejanaika, and Takabisha—making it one of the world's most intense coaster collections.

¥1,200 for 1.8 seconds to 172 km/h: arguably the best adrenaline-per-yen ratio on Earth.