Dodonpa, Steel roller coaster at Fuji-Q Highland, Japan
Dodonpa reaches maximum speeds of 180 kilometers per hour through a compressed air launch system spanning across 1244 meters of steel track.
The roller coaster installation in December 2001 marked a technological advancement in acceleration systems, achieving 0 to 172 kilometers per hour in 1.56 seconds.
The name references traditional Japanese drums, connecting modern entertainment technology with classical Japanese musical instruments that signal the start of celebrations.
Riders must measure between 120 and 195 centimeters tall to experience the acceleration forces comparable to fighter jet takeoffs on this high-speed attraction.
The 49-meter-high steel track provides views of Mount Fuji while delivering intense gravitational forces through its vertical loop and zero-gravity roll sections.
Official opening: December 21, 2001
Height: 52 m
Length: 1,189 m
Part of: Fuji-Q Highland
GPS coordinates: 35.48770,138.78226
Latest update: May 11, 2025 06:12
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