What other travelers are saying about Brazilian Park Washuzan Highland, Kurashiki
We had a group of 4 kids and 2 adults, had a great time and there was no line ups at all today! The staff were super friendly especially the actors/dancers on stage for the performance and they brought us on stage with the kids to join in, got some great fun photos and videos. The performers were super nice and we danced together, really enjoyed it. The views were incredible, the weather was a bit windy but still had several rides and things to do. We rode the pink jet coaster 4 times in a row plus took the iconic pedal cycle line twice. They have bungee jumping and we went roller skating! The haunted house attraction was quite a thrill. It was so fun even though it’s a bit of ann older amusement park. We felt safe and the kids had a blast 😎. We had some lunch and drinks. Overall we recommend it!
No, despite its Brazilian theme, Washuzan Highland is located in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. The park adopted a Brazilian theme to celebrate the cultural connection between Japan and Brazil, particularly the large Japanese-Brazilian community. It sits atop Mount Washu overlooking the Seto Inland Sea.
The sky cycle is Washuzan Highland's signature attraction—a pedal-powered rail ride that allows visitors to cycle around the mountain peak at heights up to 15 meters above the ground. The cycles are securely attached to an overhead rail system with safety restraints, making it safe for riders while providing thrilling aerial views of the Great Seto Bridge and surrounding islands. It's suitable for most ages, though height and age restrictions may apply.
Yes, the park offers an entry-only ticket priced at ¥800, which allows access to the observation areas and park grounds without ride privileges. This option is ideal for visitors who want to enjoy the panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea, take photographs of the Great Seto Bridge, or simply experience the park's Brazilian atmosphere without using the attractions.
From Okayama city, the journey takes approximately 45 minutes by car via the Seto-Chuo Expressway. By train, take the JR line to Kojima Station (about 30 minutes from Okayama), then a 20-minute bus ride to the park. From Osaka or Hiroshima, expect around 2 hours travel time. The park's location near the Great Seto Bridge makes it a convenient stop when traveling between Honshu and Shikoku.
The park is most enjoyable during spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) when weather is mild and visibility is excellent for viewing the Seto Inland Sea. Sunset visits are particularly popular as the Great Seto Bridge is illuminated and the sky creates dramatic colors over the water. Weekdays are generally less crowded than weekends and holidays, allowing for shorter wait times on attractions.
Excellent place. There are some brilliant rides but half of them were closed when I visited, thats why I gave 4 stars. There are dances performed by brazilian crew, and they were very engaging and interesting. Sky cycle and back rancher was best, but I guess that spiral coaster and turbo drop should be much more entertaining (they were closed when I visited). There is a bus service from kojima station to park, every hour. There is a interesting haunt house and roller skate field, but you have to pay about 500 yen seperately. Bit empty, but you can use the rides many times, so it is good. Overall, great experience.
It’s not usual amusement park (not like Usj or Disney land) but if you expect it to be different it’s pretty cool. Crazy to think that people came here 50 years ago. One big + no wait line so you can use attractions as much as you like . But if you don’t have a car it can be difficult to get there ( we used bus 51 from Kurashiki and then walked around 40min) but overall it was really nice experience and we had fun . Some rides feel scarier because park is on top of the hill ⛰️
A park with a great view!!! The atmosphere was very dilapidated. It was almost spooky by how few people I saw here. Rides look a little suspicious, but they ran great, just needs repainting on the rides and throughout the park. I believe if there is more visitors, it will be easier for them to do repainting and offer new stuff!
We went there for our company outing and were so happy for their services. We enjoyed the rides and the bingo game. 🥰 will surely comeback again. Thank you to this Amazing brazillian.☀️
