Fuji-Q Highland's "Central Park" Moves Towards Completion! New Stage "Q-STAGE" to Debut on August 8, 2026 (Sat)

Fuji-Q Highland (Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture), which offers free admission, will open a new stage called "Q-STAGE" within the "Central Park" plaza on August 8, 2026 (Sat). This new stage will serve as a hub for diverse entertainment, transcending genres to include music, comedy, dance, idol performances, and sports, establishing it as a new center for cultural expression.

The opening events will kick off with a "FM-FUJI Program Public Recording," followed by events featuring characters born in Yamanashi, such as "Hoppe-chan," a collaboration event with popular video creators "Fischer's," music events by idol group "THE BOYS," and concerts by the JMSDF Tokyo Band and local school brass bands. A wide range of events are already scheduled, ensuring continuous excitement from the park's opening.

Fuji-Q Highland has been working to enhance its attractions beyond thrilling rides, aiming to become a hub for tourism in the Fuji Five Lakes region. Since becoming free to enter in 2018, the park has focused on improving dining facilities and observation spots. In 2022, "Central Park" opened as a space that combines events and relaxation, hosting over 100 events annually to offer enjoyment beyond the rides.

"Q-STAGE," the culmination of these efforts, will feature a large LED screen (10.5m wide x 3m high) and utilize video, light, and sound to realize even more diverse entertainment. On days without events, it will also be available for general use, showing original videos, fan support advertisements, and surprise messages, aiming to create a constantly evolving space that naturally draws people and generates new excitement. Additionally, from August 9 (Sun) to October 12 (Mon, holiday), the park will host the "SPACE INVADERS GIGAMAX" event daily, allowing visitors to enjoy the classic game "Space Invaders" on a massive screen.

Furthermore, as a token of gratitude to the local community that has supported the Fuji-Q Group for 100 years, the stage and Central Park will be provided free of charge to local governments and schools as a venue for them to showcase the results of their daily activities. It will also be utilized as a public space to create new excitement in collaboration with the community.

Fuji-Q Highland will contribute to enhancing the appeal of the Mt. Fuji area as a cultural hub where diverse cultures intersect.

Fuji-Q Highland to Become a New Cultural Hub

The new stage, "Q-STAGE," is equipped with a large LED monitor on its wall (10.5m wide x 3m high). Visitors can enjoy powerful visual performances, as well as completely new interactive entertainment that fuses digital and real elements in an open space, including virtual live performances and giant game experiences.

Scheduled Events List

・August 8 (Sat)

Q-STAGE Opening Event supported by FM FUJI

・August 9 (Sun) onwards

SPACE INVADERS GIGAMAX

・August 21 (Fri) - 23 (Sun)

Kaji-Sack Festival

・August 26 (Wed)

Hero Idol "THE BOYS" Release Event

・August 29 (Sat) - 30 (Sun)

Fuji-Q Aloha Carnival

・September 5 (Sat) - 6 (Sun)

Fuji-Q x Monster Strike Special Event

・September 19 (Sat)

JMSDF Tokyo Band

・September 27 (Sun)

Kids Dance School Recital

・October 10 (Sat)

KyoFES!!

・October 25 (Sat)

Fischer's Event ~We're Coming to See You! National Tour~

Featured Events

(1) August 8 (Sat) Q-STAGE Opening Event

An opening event will be held in collaboration with Yamanashi's radio station "FM FUJI," which celebrates its anniversary on the same day! The event will feature a radio public recording with special guests and live performances, as well as a gathering of Yamanashi-related characters including "Hoppe-chan," and performances by the "Zekkyo Sentai Highlander." The venue will be livened up with diverse content throughout the day. Details will be announced later.

(2) August 9 (Sun) - October 12 (Mon, holiday) Let's Defeat Them Together! "SPACE INVADERS GIGAMAX"

This immersive game experience event allows visitors to enjoy the timeless classic game "Space Invaders" with cutting-edge technology and overwhelming scale on a massive LED screen. Up to 10 people can play simultaneously, cooperating to fend off invaders approaching in various formations. The biggest appeal is the ability to instantly become a team with family, friends, or even strangers met by chance, united by the mission to "defend the Earth." Enjoy the nostalgic yet new electronic sounds echoing at the foot of Mt. Fuji on a summer evening, a "new Space Invaders" that fuses nostalgia with new gimmicks.

Event Overview

・Operating Hours

Scheduled daily from 17:00 to 19:00

*Excluding days with stage events (schedule will be updated on the official website)

・Price

100 yen / 1 play per person

・Duration

Approximately 5 minutes

◆Special Event on August 9 (Sun)!◆

"TAITO Presents 'Let's Defend Fuji-Q Highland from Invaders Together!'"

Play for free on the opening day! Up to 10 people can play simultaneously, and prizes will be awarded to outstanding teams and individuals who achieve high scores.

Event Overview

・Date and Time

August 9, 2026 (Sun) 14:00 - 18:00

・Price

Free / 1 play per person

・Duration

Approximately 5 minutes

・Rules

Participation is possible from 1 person (up to 10 people can play simultaneously in cooperative mode per play).

Rankings will be determined by team awards based on the total points of all participants and individual awards based on individual points.

A Stage That Constantly Changes

On days without events, the large screen will continuously broadcast various content, including enjoyable "original videos," "introductions to park facilities," and unique "time signals" full of humorous commentary. It also supports general use, offering non-daily experiences such as "fan support advertisements" that are gaining attention due to the "Oshi-katsu" boom, and "surprise messages" for family, lovers, and friends, fulfilling customer requests.

A Stage for Local Returns, Supporting the Dreams and Achievements of Local Residents

The Fuji-Q Group celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. As a token of gratitude to the local community that has supported the Fuji-Q Group for so long, this stage will be widely opened as a "place for community exchange." The stage will be regularly provided to surrounding municipalities, local school brass bands and dance clubs, and community groups, aiming to revitalize the local community and create a new public space that brings smiles to residents.

New Stage Overview

Name: Q-STAGE

Location: Central Park, Fuji-Q Highland

Opening Date: August 8, 2026 (Sat)

Equipment: ・LED Vision x 1

・Main Speakers x 4

・Monitor Speakers x 2

・Power Amplifier x 1

・Microphones x 8

・Lighting for Effects x 6

Dimensions: Stage... Width 14.1m x Depth 6m x Height 6.3m

(Stage top surface 1.2m)

LED Vision... Width 10.5m x Height 3m

Fuji-Q Highland Operating Data

Business Hours

Business hours vary by day.

Please check the official website for details.

Admission Fees

One-Day Pass: Adults 6,000 yen - 7,900 yen

High School/Junior High Students 5,500 yen - 7,400 yen

Elementary School Students 4,400 yen - 5,100 yen

Infants/Seniors 2,100 yen - 2,600 yen

*Prices vary by day. Please check the official website for details.

*Fuji-Q Highland offers free admission.

Access

・By Car

Approximately 80 minutes from Shinjuku via the Chuo Expressway.

Adjacent to Kawaguchiko IC.

Approximately 90 minutes from Tokyo via the Tomei Expressway, Gotemba IC, and Higashi-Fuji Five Lakes Road.

・By Bus

Approximately 100 minutes from Shinjuku by highway bus, disembark at Fuji-Q Highland.

Approximately 110 minutes from Tokyo Station by highway bus, disembark at Fuji-Q Highland.

*Direct buses operate from over 30 locations, including the Tokyo metropolitan area, Nagoya, and the Kansai region.

・By Train

Transfer to the Fujikyu Railway Line at Otsuki Station on the JR Chuo Main Line.

Approximately 50 minutes from Otsuki Station to Fuji-Q Highland Station.