Beppu Cable Rakutenchi

Founded in 1929 (Showa 4), this is the oldest amusement park in Kyushu and has been cherished by three generations of Beppu residents as a place filled with memories.

The park offers a wide range of attractions, including Japan’s only double Ferris wheel, the Flower Ferris Wheel; a carousel with a fairy-tale atmosphere; a roller coaster that races along a roughly 470-meter course through the trees; and go-karts that have returned for the first time in 20 years. Some rides are open to preschool children when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Carnival Town, featuring retro games such as air hockey, is another place where visitors of all ages can have fun together.

The animal zone is home to more than 20 species, mainly small animals such as capybaras and penguins. The long-running Duck Race is an entertaining event in which visitors predict which of eight ducks will finish first after they all start at once. Correctly pick the winning duck to receive a souvenir prize. Animal Land, where visitors can interact with rabbits and chicks, is also popular.

The Scenic View Bath, a day-use hot spring facility, and the Footbath, where visitors can take a relaxing break, are both free with an amusement park admission ticket. Open only in summer, the Hot Spring Water Pool features water slides, water cannons, and plenty of other exciting attractions. There is also a barbecue area overlooking Beppu Bay, available with advance reservations, offering visitors even more ways to spend their day.