Nagashima Resort
If you’re planning to go to Nagoya for your next vacation or stopover, make sure to visit Nagashima Resort to get the best out of your trip.
Located in Mie Prefecture, it has 5 main leisure facilities: an amusement park, an Anpanman museum, an onsen, a flower park, and a large shopping mall. You literally have everything you need in one place, so you don’t have to waste time travelling from one spot to another.
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Nagashima Spa Land
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Nagashima Spa Land is a fun-filled, family-friendly amusement park packed with all kinds of rides – from world-record roller coaster rides for the adrenaline junkies to character-themed rides for children.
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Entrance tickets to the park are sold at the ticket office and admission tickets to individual attractions are sold separately via the vending machines scattered all around the park. Otherwise, you can opt for a ticket passport at the ticket office that grants you entrance to the park and unlimited rides.
Not to worry if you visited the other Nagashima Resort attractions early in the day and only have the remaining afternoon to explore this amusement park. If you come after 3pm, there is a discount for the entrance tickets and passports.
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If you’re looking for thrill and speed, Nagashima Spa Land has them in spades. Here, you’ll find the Steel Dragon 2000, the world’s longest roller coaster with a total length of 2,479 metres spanning the entire length of the park. This is definitely the ride to go on to feel as if you were on a dragon, ripping through the skies.
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Hakugei, also known as white whale, is Japan’s first wood and steel hybrid roller coaster. The ride begins by taking you on rotating 360 degrees on a corkscrew, before descending at the maximum speed of 107 km/h. The twists and turns of the coaster are pretty intense, so you’ll be taught by staff how to hold on to the handlebars in a safe way that prevents injuries.
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Other exciting rides include the Acrobat roller coaster, Arashi roller coaster and Giant Frisbee. These rides are popular, so they offer express tickets at ¥1,000 (~USD 7.32) per ride that allows you to skip the long queues.
The Acrobat roller coaster begins with you in a prone position, before bringing you on a series of twists and turns. The highlight of the ride is near the end, where the train goes very close to the water bay and water sprays out. Don’t worry about getting drenched because you’ll feel more like you’re going through a mist than a row of water jets.
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The Arashi roller coaster looks like a normal roller coaster – but it isn’t. The green track has magnets which make the cars rotate 360 degrees as you ride along the track. We reckon it’ll feel like you’re in a washing machine and a roller coaster at the same time.
The Giant Frisbee is a pendulum ride that features a ring of seats that spins around as it swings back and forth.
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There are also more relaxing rides to enjoy, such as the Tele-combat where you go in circles around an aircraft at a manageable speed, and the Bobcart, which is a cross between a bobsleigh and a go-kart.
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With a diameter of 83m, the Giant Wheel “Aurora” offers magnificent views of Ise Bay and Chita Peninsula for a great photo op!
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Families with younger children can head to Kids Town. It has attractions such as the Fluffy Dome Trampoline and the Peter Rabbit Roller Coaster that will certainly put smiles on your kids’ faces.
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Next to the Kids Town, there are plenty of arcade game machines lined up – from a shooting gallery to claw machines. There’s also a fish arcade game where you can catch virtual fish by spinning a reel, specially customised for the amusement park, like you would with a spinning rod to catch the famous hakugei (white whale).
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After hours of playing, grab a bite at any one of the park’s restaurants or cafes, then head over to their gift shops to get a souvenir. If you are a Peter Rabbit fan, treat yourself to any of the Peter Rabbit merchandise there.
Admission:
- Entrance only: ¥1,600 (~USD11.71)/pax for adults | ¥1,000 (~USD7.32)/pax for elementary students | ¥500 (~USD3.66)/pax for infants aged 2 years and below
- Passport (entrance & unlimited rides): ¥5,800 (~USD42.44)/pax for adults | ¥4,400 (~USD32.19)/pax for elementary students | ¥2,700 (~USD19.76)/pax for infants aged 2 years and below | ¥2,900 (~USD21.22)/pax for seniors aged 65 years and above
Address: 333 Nagashima-cho Urayasu, Kuwana, 511-1192 Mie
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm | Sat, Sun & public holidays 9.30am-5.30pm
Contact: 0594-45-1111 | Nagashima Spa Land Website
Joyful Waterpark
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Those visiting Nagashima Resort in the summer can get even more out of your trip as Joyful Waterpark will be open and ready to welcome visitors with pools and water rides to take the heat away.
To have a splashin’ good time, buy the required Nagashima Spa Land tickets, then add on Joyful Waterpark tickets.
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There are plenty of fun slides, such as the Boomerang Twist, where you slide down into steep tunnels, and the Free Fall Slider, where you’ll descend 23m straight down a steep slide.
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You can tell from its name that Super Extreme River is not for those who want to chill in a lazy river. With water splashing intensely against the river walls, you’ll be swept along with the powerful currents and taken on a bumpy ride.
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The waterpark also includes a water playground, an obstacle course on water, and a surfing wave pool.
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Apart from the water attractions outdoors, there is also an indoor water play park that younger children can enjoy. There are mini slides, a gentler wave pool, and plenty of water fountains and facilities.
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Similar to Nagashima Spa Land, there are restaurants selling a wide variety of food here, from hot udon to smoked chicken legs. Enjoy cold drinks and shaved ice here to cool down from a hot day.
If you’re looking to buy swimwear, sandals, and floats, Joyful Waterpark has plenty of them as well.
Admission:
- Amusement Park & Pool: ¥4,000 (~USD29.27)/pax for adults | ¥3,000 (~USD21.95)/pax for elementary students | ¥1,700 (~USD12.44)/pax for infants aged 2 years and below | ¥3,300 (~USD24.15)/pax for seniors aged 65 years and above
- Wide Passport (pool, amusement park & unlimited rides): ¥7,200 (~USD52.68)/pax for adults | ¥5,500 (~USD40.24)/pax for elementary students | ¥3,200 (~USD23.41)/pax for infants aged 2 years and below | ¥4,400 (~USD32.19)/pax for seniors aged 65 years and above
Nagoya Anpanman Children’s Museum & Park
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Anpanman is one of the most popular anime series among young children in Japan, featuring superhero Anpanman, his friends, and nemeses. Right beside Nagashima Spa Land is Nagoya Anpanman Children’s Museum & Park, where children are invited to spend a day with their treasured hero.
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The indoor part is a museum with many facilities and activities for children. Hakken Diorama is a miniature replica of Anpanman’s world. Here, children can spot iconic scenes from the show.
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Big Tree and Play Forest is a large play area that is nature-themed. There is even a theatre and a crafts room. These areas let children run free, play all they want, and stimulate their imagination as well.
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The outdoor area is a park, which is full of photo ops such as a ferris wheel made of giant building blocks.
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Additionally, Nagoya Anpanman Children’s Museum & Park also runs events daily. A parade takes place at 1pm, where Anpanman and his friends all come out in vehicles, greeting and interacting with children. At the theatre, performances are held at 10.30am, 12pm, and 2.30pm. Lastly, you and your kids can even dance along with Anpanman at 11.15am and 3.30pm.
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Everything is Anpanman-themed, from the souvenirs to the food. With over 13 shops and restaurants here, from Anpanman & Peko’s Kitchen that dishes out pizzas and steaks to a soft serve ice cream shop that lets you bring home the cup as a souvenir – you’ll be spoilt for choice.
Admission: ¥2,000 (~USD14.63)/pax
Address: 108-4 Urayasu, Nagashima-cho, Kuwana City, 511-1135 Mie
Opening hours: 10am-5pm, Daily (Last admission at 4pm)
Contact: 0594-45-8877 | Nagoya Anpanman Children’s Museum & Park Website
Nagashima Onsen Yuami no Shima
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Nagashima Onsen Yuami no Shima is one of the largest onsens in Japan with 17 baths for both men and women. After a long day playing at Nagashima Spa Land, this is an oasis for those in need of healing and unwinding.
Other than indoor baths, there are also outdoor ones that bless you with stunning views of the mountains and river streams so you become one with nature.
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Oirase Keiryu no Yu is an open-air bath for women that boasts water from a natural mountain stream. Kurobe Gorge no Yu is the men’s version. There are free baths that allow both genders and private family baths available as well.
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From silk baths to footbaths, you can nourish every inch of your skin. There are even jacuzzis and a carbonated bath with carbon dioxide dissolved in hot water, said to improve blood circulation and lower blood pressure.
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On the second floor, you can enjoy a bedrock bath. This is a sauna where you lie on top of a towel and feel the heat emitting from the bedrock underneath. You’re supposed to sweat everything out so that toxins are removed from your body. It is said to increase metabolism too.
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There are six different sauna rooms to choose from, including a room with bookshelves of popular comics and manga, and a galaxy-themed room.
You can opt for a bedrock bath set ticket at ¥2,400 (~USD17.56) per adult or get your regular admission ticket and top up an additional ¥800 (~USD5.85) per adult to enjoy the same.
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Nagashima Onsen Yuami no Shima has plenty of food options for those who are famished or those who just want a light snack. Whilst there are other restaurants available, it is recommended to go to the cafeteria for the complete onsen experience.
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The cafeteria is adjoined to the Great Hall, so you can have your food and be entertained at the same time.
Additionally, the Kayo Show is held daily with music performances and fun talks, creating a lively atmosphere every meal time.
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Enhance your onsen experience with massages by professional therapists from ¥1,100 (~USD8.05) per person.
Admission: ¥2,100 (~USD15.37)/pax for adults | ¥1,300 (~USD9.51)/pax for elementary students | ¥700 (~USD5.12)/pax for infants aged 2 years and below
Address: 333 Nagashima-cho Urayasu, Kuwana, 511-1192 Mie
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9.30am-9pm | Sat, Sun & public holidays 9.30am-11pm
Contact: 0594-45-1111 | Nagashima Onsen Yuami no Shima Website
Mitsui Outlet Park Jazz Dream Nagashima
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As one of the largest outlet malls in Japan, Mitsui Outlet Park Jazz Dream Nagashima is every shopper’s dreamland.
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Inspired by the streets of New Orleans, the open-concept mall has chic black railings to mimic the iconic balconies of Bourbon Street, is decorated with fountains and even has a stage for performances.
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It features over 300 domestic and international brands, from well-loved designer labels such as Kate Spade and Gucci to homegrown eateries Misokatsu Yabaton and Nagashima Pudding.
Address: 368 Nagashima-cho Urayasu, Kuwana, 511-1135 Mie
Opening hours: 10am-8pm, Daily
Contact: 594-45-8700 | Mitsui Outlet Park Jazz Dream Nagashima Website
Nabana no Sato
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It’s always refreshing to take a break and enjoy a leisurely stroll in a park. Nabana no Sato is a flower park that makes you feel as if you’re the main character of a drama, providing beautiful flower fields as backdrop to your photos and videos.
Admissions to Nabana no Sato vary depending on the season and you can check their website for more information.
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From spring to summer, the Flower Festival is held here. See many flowers such as plum, Kawazu cherry blossoms, tulips, roses, weeping plum blossoms, hydrangea and irises.
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Early summer, there is the Firefly Festival during which glowing fireflies come out at night and feed on snails.
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The Dahlia and Cosmos Festival is held at Nabada no Sato during autumn, when you can see 8,000 dahlias of 200 species and 1.5 million cosmos flowers.
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Those who have taken a gander on the Instagram hashtag #NabananoSato will find no shortage of posts of the park’s winter illuminations. Every winter, the flower park impresses its visitors with massive illuminations. From the period of October 2022 to May 2023, the star of the show is a ship floating in the ocean.
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Another popular photo spot is the Tunnel of Light, where flower-shaped light bulbs are lined up to make a 200m tunnel.
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For a panoramic view of light displays like these and other gardens, head up to the Island Fuji observation platform, 45m above ground. Rotating 360 degrees slowly, the platform charges an entry fee of ¥600 (~USD4.39) per adult.
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Nabana no Sato also offers eating options such as restaurants and cafes with Japanese, Chinese, Italian, and Western cuisines.
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Head to the flower market in the park that opens from 9am-5pm. It’s not just flowers you can get here, but also vegetables, fruits, and other local goods.
Address: 270 Komae Urushibatake, Nagashima-cho, Kuwana City, 511-1144 Mie
Opening hours: Opening hours vary; check their website for updated information
Contact: 0594-41-0787 | Nabana no Sato Website
Other attractions at Nagashima Resort
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From December to mid-May, you will be able to enjoy a strawberry-picking experience at Nagashima Farm. This comes with an all-you-can-eat session for 40 minutes, where you can have as many strawberries as you want, with a side of condensed milk or chocolate syrup.
Reservations are accepted 2 weeks in advance via phone call or online booking, and the experience starts at ¥1,800 (~USD13.17) per adult.
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There is also Nagashima Country Club, where you can play golf.
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If you’re looking for a place to stay, there are 3 hotels that are part of the Nagashima Resort – Hotel Hanamizuki, Garden Hotel Olive, and Hotel Nagashima.
Nagashima Farm
Address: Matsukage, Kuwana City, 511-1134 Mie
Opening hours: 10am-5pm, Daily (Last admission at 4.30pm)
Contact: 0594-45-2000 | Nagashima Farm Website
Nagashima Country Club
Address: 2164 Ichinohara, Inabe-cho, Inabe City, 511-0201 Mie
Contact: 0594-74-4111 | Nagashima Country Club Website
Hotel Hanamizuki, Garden Hotel Olive, and Hotel Nagashima
Address: 333 Urayasu, Nagashima-cho, Kuwana City, 511-1192 Mie
Contact: 0594-45-1111 | Hotel Hanamizuki Website | Garden Hotel Olive Website | Hotel Nagashima Website
Getting to Nagashima Resort
From Kuwana Station, take a 20-minute bus from pick-up point 2 to Nagashima Onsen. One-way tickets are sold at ¥600 (~USD4.39) per adult.
From Nagoya Station, make your way to Meitetsu Bus Center, and find the 22nd bus stop on the 4th floor. Board the bus bound for Nagashima Onsen and get off at either Nabana no Sato (35 minutes) or Nagashima Onsen (50 minutes). One-way tickets (¥1,200, ~USD8.78 per adult) and round-trip tickets (¥2,300, ~USD16.83 per adult) are sold at the ticket office on the 3rd floor of Meitetsu Bus Center.
Alternatively, you can get to Nagashima Onsen from Sakae in downtown Nagoya for the same cost.
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