What is: Eejanaika - The World's Largest 4D Roller Coaster

Eejanaika (ええじゃないか) is a steel roller coaster, located at Fuji-Q Highland in Yamanashi, Japan. The ride is the world's largest 4D coaster which essentially means that guests rotate forwards and backwards in their seats independently of the track as they navigate the course. But not only that, at face value Eejanaika is an extremely large scale ride too. In this video, we explore the history of the ride, and explain the unique method used to rotate guests.

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[coasterbot]

Fujiyama opened in 1996, not 1966 as said in the video. Though, Giant Coaster opened in 1966!

[Projektion]

I got to ride it in January. It is absolutely insane.
I will say, the left side of the train is significantly more violent than the right.

[Becausing]

Such an incredible ride! X(2) has been one of my favorite rides since it opened but Eejanaika blew it out of the water when I rode it this past January! The ride is smoother and not a jolt-y, the awkward breaking of X(2) is resolved by rotating the seats to a lie position, and the full-full element is one of the most disorienting things I have ever experienced on a ride— the kind where all you can do is laugh because it’s so insane. I can’t wait to go back.

Also, random, but Fuji-Q has excellent food options. Make sure you get the pumpkin Hoto noodles from Kaihotoshingenyakata, the restaurant with wooden deck in front of Cool Jaappan. It’s a regional dish and unexpectedly one of the best things I ate in Japan.

[elisaplays]

The rundown of the elements, detailing the rotations with each track detail, was especially well done.

[tismejaytee]

Having ridden X2 and LOVING it, I can't even imagine what this is like. Unfortunately, I don't know when I might get down to Japan, definitely not anytime soon, considering the current events.

[LukeE]

Bloody awesome is what it is! It’s in my top 5, but after riding Kärnan today, that’s my new Number one! 😎

[realbudman]

I knew it would be nuts when one of the passengers before me had passed out. He was right to do so. Easily the most intense ride of my life. Loved it.

[plushblueep]

No wonder why Japan has the greatest coasters.

[eatrun]

I chickened out of Eejanaika because I really thought it was free-spinning and I didn't wanna get sick 😭

[dotdankory]

currently my dad is planning a summer trip to japan to visit some places we didnt get to see. will go sometime this decade

[ynbdyfh]

Legend says the ride ops are still chanting "Eejanaika" to this day

[phthalojohan]

Thanks for this detailed intro. Rode this last month and went into it completely unaware how ground breaking it was. Now I am amazed I survived it!

[Deathjoker_]

i rided Eejanaika in Japan and i survived with an empty stomach. I love the top, you were facing down from the highest while backwards.

[expeditioned]

It's a really intense ride more intense that X2

[shaodynasty]

Keep up the great work *Harry. we love you and your content so much!! ( edited now much better lol)

[thebarbarian]

Would love to see a video explaining why roller coasters are so expensive in the future! Great video as always

[ryanwilliams]

This might be the greatest roller coaster ever made never seen anything like it

[MattFowlerBTR]

I bloody love Eejanaika. Takabisha was fun but definitely Gerst-ache inducing. I visited in 2017 when Dodonpa was closed for its reno so didn't get the chance to try that. I really want to get back to Japan and Fuji-Q again in the future.

[msjibberjabberhodge]

Eejanaika is one of the best rides I have ever been on along with Steel Vengeance at Cedar Point! Great video :D

[KannikCat]

X2 is a total trip to ride. You don't know if you're coming or going, it's great. So a bigger, taller, longer, faster, version is something I'd very much live to ride. Next time I'm in Japan! (+ the bonus of the fastest launch coaster in the same park... heaven :)