Continuing from where I stopped, we went to enjoy our buffet breakfast after the onsen!!!!
I was actually really looking forward to our breakfast because I’ve read very good reviews about it, but actually…there wasn’t anything fancy. They didn’t even have tonyuu (soymilk), and there isn’t any muesli too. The choice of cereal is really little. Fruits selection was little too.
Anyway, cereal and fruits are my kind of breakfast, so I was a little disappointed. Wait a minute, I realise I sound silly to only have expectations of cereal and fruit when it is actually a buffet!
So, well, I can tell you a little bit more about the buffet too.
You get the usual eggs, sausages, ham, fried noodles, rice, miso soup, dim sum, and bread. There wasn’t even many Japanese food you can choose from. I don’t know what’s up with the raving reviews. Haha!
One of the best Japanese breakfast buffets I’ve had were in Wakayama Tore Tore Village and Hilton Hotel in Osaka.
But the view of Mt Fuji at the breakfast terrace of Fuji Q Highlands Resort is incredible. The ceiling-to-floor window is HUGE! It’s as if you are dining right next to Mt Fuji! I swear that you will be pleasantly surprised and awed when you just walk into the dining hall.
After breakfast, my boyfriend and I excitedly made our way to Fuji-Q Highlands!!!!
This was the first ride we went on. Takabisha. The one we were intrigued by since the first day we saw it.
How awesome is this!
Well, it was really fun. As expected, this ride wasn’t as scary as it looks. Any drop more than 90 degrees is actually not as scary as a drop that is, say 60 to 90 degrees. I kept telling my boyfriend that but he didn’t believe me at first. After we finished the ride though, he agreed with me! So, trust me, and give this ride a try! It still has its thrilling parts. The first part of the ride was dark and fast and really fun!
Anyway, what is scary for you in a coaster ride?
For me, it’s definitely extreme speed, so Dodonpa scares the hell out of me. There is only one drop in Dodonpa, but I was so scared of the unbelievable speed that I didn’t try it at all. Later on, I heard from Hikari that he found that one the lamest and most mild. I’m not so sure…but I shall try Dodonpa if I ever go back to Fuji-Q Highlands!
After Takabisha, boyfriend and I were really high and decided to try Fujiyama next!!!! Fujiyama is THE ride in Fuji-Q Highlands. It’s really tall and everyone’s who been to Fuji-Q Highlands must have tried this ride before! The highest drop is at 70m high! That’s about the height of the 23rd storey of your flat or office.
But I know we would be fine because the drop isn’t that steep. It was 60 degrees if I remember correctly.
Well, anyway, 10 years ago, I asked my Japanese colleague if he has been to Fuji-Q Highlands and he said, “Yes!” I asked him about Fujiyama and he said it was really really scary and a really long ride, so I was scared about it for 10 years until I met Fujiyama finally!
To be honest, the first time I saw Fujiyama, I blurted out, “無理無理無理無理無理！”
I didn’t think I can do it. It looked really intimidating from the ground. I had a case of cold feet. But Takabisha really warmed my boyfriend and I up. Before the adrenaline died down, we ran to Fujiyama for our second shot of high!
After the ride, boyfriend and I both agreed that Fujiyama was fun, but not scary. So, take our words, and just try out all the rides in Fuji-Q Highlands! We didn’t take all the rides though, because silly me thought it would be packed with people and getting the pass wouldn’t be worth it. So since we didn’t buy a pass, we just decided on the best looking rides to save money. Actually, I didn’t mind taking a third ride…Eejanaika, but it was closed!!! Meh!!!!! I need to ride that! I read so many reviews on Fuji-Q Highlands and the park visitors mostly voted that as the best ride.
So, yea. Eejanaika, I will try you when I go back to Fuji Q Highlands!!!
Finally, if you are wondering if I went to the famous haunted hospital attraction, the answer is No!! We are both too chicken to try that out. I’m scared of the dark, I really am. Actually, not really. But I know haunted attractions very well. Sudden loud sounds are used to scare you! It is so zurui, really, but well, I’m really scared of sudden loud noises, dark or not, so no thank you!
Our day wasn’t even over yet! I want to introduce you another place just outside Fuji-Q Highlands that is worth a visit. It is free and it’s like a mini Paris. It’s really beautiful. I will write about it in my next entry! ^^
From the Sunny Island~! 