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Greenland

Tourist attraction Amusement park

One of the Best Places To Visits in Arao


Address

Midorigaoka, Arao, Kumamoto 864-0033, Japan

Website

www.greenland.co.jp

Contact

+81 968-66-1112

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (5.6K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Monday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Reina C. 2 years ago on Google • 22 reviews
    Not going to lie, this park could use more than just a few coats of paint, but Greenland is the best theme park in Kyushu. You'll need a full day to experience the park, though it's unlikely that you'll get through everything in one day. There is no rhyme or reason to the different parts of the park, and nothing really seems to match. However, that's a part of its charm. From modern steel rollercoasters to traditional haunted house train rides, there is something for all ages and tastes here. Some attractions will make you laugh at their odd or worn down state (like the jungle area), while others while linger with you long after you leave the park (what exactly is in the log flume tunnel??). You won't need to know much Japanese to get around, but some attractions, like the Egyptian themed Mystic House or the Mission Control Riddle House, require a knowledge of Japanese language and idioms to enjoy the full experience (or have someone who can translate for the rest of the group!). I'd personally recommend the 'double feature' theater house, which has on one side the '4D' Crimson Butterfly short film (or it was last time I was there) and the audio-only Dracula simulator (it is so well done and creepy, the language barrier does nothing to detract from the experience). Also, there are three haunted attractions at the park: the Haunted Hospital, the Haunted Train Ride, and the Haunted School. The hospital was apparently once truly scary but it has been revamped to be kid-friendly, though you can see some elements from the original design still inside. The train ride includes headphones that will narrate a very unfortunate adventure that I did not keep my eyes open for (but apparently very scary). The school is on top of a hill that requires a ski lift to reach (and you'll have to toboggan down to get back to the main area of the park unless you ask very nicely to take the ski lift again). It is several stories tall and you'll have a lot of stairs to walk to enjoy (or not enjoy) the full adventure. There's a test at the end that you'll hopefully pass! Bring your walking shoes, you'll be going up and down hills trying to get everywhere. Accessibility can be a bit limited, a little common in Japan, so if you have a stroller or wheelchair be prepared to backtrack to get to everywhere you want to go. I'd also suggest bringing your own snacks, since there's a perfectly good convenience store across the street, or just ordering at the in-park McDonalds. Some of the in-park food places are a bit spotty, though the ice cream, fries, and drinks are usually fine. It doesn't have the glitz, glam, or atmosphere that you'll get from USJ or the Tokyo Disney parks, but if you're in Kyushu it's a good bet for a fun time.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Beatrice T. 9 months ago on Google • 326 reviews
    If you have children, this is probably a nice amusement park, but for adults it was a bit of a downer. For me, the rides were either too boring or too daring. I do not recommend going on a hot day even if there are rides that take you everywhere around the park so you don't have to walk all the time.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 kris h. 1 year ago on Google • 69 reviews
    It was a great park. Relatively short lines, enough rides to make a whole day of it, good food and snacks, and reasonably priced. Can't go in the water park with tattoos though. I'd come back.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Amr E. 3 years ago on Google
    A small amusement park, yet the time wasn’t enough to take all the rides. It was really exciting though. There were two attractions with the Egyptian (pharaonic) theme, so as an Egyptian I was very impressed myself.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Joshua “JGar92” G. 4 years ago on Google • 136 reviews
    This is a B-list amusement park in Kumamoto. There are a few really cool roller coasters right near the East Entrance. Almost everything else is a disappointment and barely worth the wait. The Fastpass costs ¥5400 per person and allows you to access any attraction as much as you want. Otherwise, you'll have to pick from one of several options that splice up an entry fee and individual ride costs. Expect ¥500 parking fee for motor vehicles. There will be lockers/baskets at each ride, free of charge, where you can leave your stuff as you go on the rides. Unlike many other tourist sites in Japan, Greenland is not very English-friendly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mats O. 9 months ago on Google • 188 reviews
    First, We went to the pool and swim🏊🏻‍♀️🏊🏻 I really enjoyed the slide although my nose is little bit hurt when falling into the water. I did it 3x😂😛 After swimming we went on rides. The weather was so hot, it seems good to go in autumn so that not too hot anymore.🥵😰😨even if the weather was so hot we had a great time😊🥰08-19-23

  • 5/5 aniendhita a. 2 years ago on Google
    It’s better to buy freepass ticket here, a lot cheaper than buy one by one ticket.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 夏美 6 months ago on Google • 74 reviews
    It is an amusement park in Arao, Kumamoto prefecture. It has a lot of great and fun rides, plus a lot of eateries and take-out stands inside the park. Perfect to-go place of couples, families, and friends. I recommend riding the Milky Way Hikoboshi, Dinosaur coaster Gao, and enter the Horror Tower.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vitalii C. 1 year ago on Google • 97 reviews
    You should start with the attractions of the car on the rail, you can control the speed in it and drive high enough to see the park and more or less plan the route. Car for 4 people. Amusement park, old. It can be seen that everything is old, a little dilapidated, but the rides are in good condition. I was here in the winter, at the end of January, there were very few people, there were no queues, we walked around the entire park and rode everything we could. Several main attractions were closed, like a dinosaur and a cool spinner))) they sell very large squids on a stick, in other places they are smaller, so I was pleasantly surprised! The card is issued at the entrance, but it's still better to google and read about the rides in advance.

  • 4/5 Artemio M. 3 years ago on Google
    This is a great amusement park but if you're looking for very scary and intense roller-coasters, this won't happen here. The games they have here are fun, great and enjoyable, so good for the first timers and veterans too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Sachin G (. 4 years ago on Google
    Expensive and not worth it you go on weekdays. Popular and major attraction was closed, also time was till 16:00. Adult 5600 and kids above 120cm is 4600jpy. Weekends are crowded and you cannot complete all rides
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pooja N. 5 years ago on Google
    Most recommend place around kumamoto and kyushu prefecture you will worth spending 5400yen per person and playing whole day multiple times you like to ride whatever. The parking is 500yen and it is best to have macdonald’s set which is inside greenland. There are so many things like coasters 3D movie ghost house you cannot completely play all in one day .Best for kids too . I like to in holiday once again
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Peeranut W. 3 months ago on Google • 30 reviews New
    It was so much fun. There were a variety of toys to play with, delicious food spread throughout the area. Even though it was hot under the sun, there were plenty of desserts and cold drinks. Unfortunately, some of the play equipment were closed for maintenance. I hope to come back again soon.

  • 5/5 Colorado Family's Tent C. 1 year ago on Google
    One day wasn't enough to try all available rides. Fun place for children for sure.

  • 4/5 Jackie J. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the famous amusements park in Kyushu prefecture. It’s very crowded during public holidays and weekends. The rides are well maintained despite of the outdated age of it. There’s not been much of additions or anything new in the park but I guess it’s one of the ways to spend time with your family also a good way to introduce and entertain children with the rides.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair rental
    • ✗ Assistive hearing loop
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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