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Recently returned from a trip when I visited both USJ (Osaka) and Nagashima Spaland which is just outside Nagoya.
I must say I did not enjoy USJ as much as I did Nagashima Spaland. USJ was simply too crowded. Whereas the Halloween programme in the evening was a nice touch, the attraction took up too much time even with my Express Pass 5. Koopa's Challenge had a 130min queue, and in Nintendo World, the only food options came from food carts because I did not book Kinopio's Cafe.
In contrast. we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves at Nagashima Spaland. We arrived early before the park opened, like we did for USJ. The park deserved its reputation as the best for roller coasters in western Japan. We practically had the park to ourselves and there were hardly any foreigners. There were no queues for most rides and we went for repeats on the 2.5km-long Steel Dragon 2000 and Arashi, among others. It was a clear day so the giant ferris wheel and the Steel Dragon offered a commanding view of the park and the sea beyond. Food and drinks bore the same affordable prices outside of the park. By the time the park closed at 4;30pm, we were fully satisfied with the visit and had ample time for the giant Mitsui Outlet which is adjacent to the park.
I encourage like-minded travellers to visit Nagashima Spaland if you are visiting Nagoya.
I must say I did not enjoy USJ as much as I did Nagashima Spaland. USJ was simply too crowded. Whereas the Halloween programme in the evening was a nice touch, the attraction took up too much time even with my Express Pass 5. Koopa's Challenge had a 130min queue, and in Nintendo World, the only food options came from food carts because I did not book Kinopio's Cafe.
In contrast. we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves at Nagashima Spaland. We arrived early before the park opened, like we did for USJ. The park deserved its reputation as the best for roller coasters in western Japan. We practically had the park to ourselves and there were hardly any foreigners. There were no queues for most rides and we went for repeats on the 2.5km-long Steel Dragon 2000 and Arashi, among others. It was a clear day so the giant ferris wheel and the Steel Dragon offered a commanding view of the park and the sea beyond. Food and drinks bore the same affordable prices outside of the park. By the time the park closed at 4;30pm, we were fully satisfied with the visit and had ample time for the giant Mitsui Outlet which is adjacent to the park.
I encourage like-minded travellers to visit Nagashima Spaland if you are visiting Nagoya.
