Hamanako ParuParu

Hamanako Pal Pal is an amusement park that is just right for families. Before I went I though I thought  really, there's a big roller coaster and some thrilling attractions too, but after I went I thought its actually an amusement park for families.

 

The first thing I rode was the Mega Coaster Yojigen. It has a big impact and looks so fun and very scary. But when I actually rode it, the shoulder harness hit my shoulder and it hurts. Well, that's okay, but the first drop is the only big drop so I thought they should have a steeper angle (at least 70 degrees). But even thought the first drop is not as steep compared to other coaster there are many kinds of elements and its very exciting.

 

The mini coaster in the same area and its 430m long, 13m high and has a maximum speed of 46.8km/h. Hmmm, that's quite big compared to other mini coasters. The Mini Coaster is located at the far end of an area called the Entrance Zone, which is the same area as the Mega Coaster Yojigen. All of the attractions are fit inside of the rails of Mega Coaster Yojigen but the mini coaster is out of the rail. It might have been made later? You will have to wait very long to ride on the mini coaster because the rotation is very bad. There were only a few people in line when I went, but I had to wait quite a while to get on. The mini coaster is the middle of the small coaster and a medium coaster and was very popular for the kids. Then I moved to the Lakeside Zone and rode the Wild Storm. By the way the same attraction has been installed in Greenland, Rusutsu Resort, Tochinoki Family land and the Hiruzen Highlands Center. I was very excited because I'd never ridden it before. When I was riding it it was so fun.  It turns 360° goes up and down and its so exciting. I was so impressed when I rode on it. After that I rode many kinds of attractions such as the Log flume Domburaco, Ferris wheel, go-karts, 4D theater and I rode most of the attractions. Hamanako Pal Pal Pal has a total of  31 of attractions and you can ride 29 kinds of attractions with a free pass.  By the way the day I went there, Jungle Mouse which id one of the few thrilling attractions and Captain Paleo's pirate ship were out of service, so we were able to ride only 27 attractions with a free pass that day. But with a free pass I could ride a ropeway called the Kanzanji Ropeway too so I was very happy. I also enjoyed the three-dimensional maze Detemilla, Chain Tower, Tomatona's Tomatore, and the parachute tower. Another attraction that I enjoyed more than I expected was the Ebino Jump. It's only 9 meters high, but there's so much airtime.  It's way more fun than you are imagining so you should definitely try riding on this attraction. I really recommend this attraction. 

 

Because it was summer break before opening there were lots of people. But most people went to the pool so the amusement park was so empty.

Mega Coaster Yojigen

Spectifications

Length: 814m

Hight  38 meters

Top speed 82 km/h.

Maximum angle: 60 degrees

Manufacture Togo

Height limit  120cm~

Age limit:  7~64 years old

Fee: 900 yen

Capacity: 20 people

Operating time:  about 2 minutes

Opening Date 1997

 

The Mega Coaster Yojigen is located in the entrance zone and its one of the most popular attractions. First you go up  38m high, then you go around 180 degrees then it drops with a maximum angle of 60 degrees. Then there is a boomerang turn and after a twist dive. After you finish the twist dive there is a flat turn then a heartline roll. The heartline roll is the same element with the  rotating part of the Ultra Twister.  By the way when this coaster was made you could only experience the hear line roll in a Ultra Twister and also could only experience the twist dive on a coater called Manhattan Express in Las Vegas so when this was made everyone wanted to ride on it.  When it was made it was the only coaster that had the heartline roll and the twist dive on the same coaster. The it goes into a double spiral. (Its a two-turn horizontal loop going left with the maximum bank degree of 85 degrees) Then there's a small hop back to the platform. Sadly the hop at the end doesn't have an airtime.  Mega Coaster Yojigen has a drop, a boomerang turn, a horizontal loop, a twist, a twist dive, a vertical loop,  all in coaster. The only bad point is if you ride it many times your neck will get hurt because the ride is not comfortable. But even though the ride is uncomfortable the course layout is amazing so I love it. I think its one of the best rollercoasters made by Togo. 

 

Its a medium sized roller coaster

The platform is on the 2nd floor

It will drop from a hight of 38meters with an angle of 60°

Boomerang Turn

Its pretty smooth. Actually I think its the smoothest point in Mega Coaster Yojigen.

Twist Dive

After you turn 90 degrees to the left  it will go down. On the top you will feel like you're twisted and its a very hard element. By the way only this part was painted dark blue.

After you finish the twist dive there is a flat turn near the Go Kart and this flat turn had more speed than I thought. After that there is a element called the heart line roll. This element is mostly in an Ultra twister but this is in a normal coaster. 

The horizontal loop is the last part of the coaster. This horizontal loop has more hight than other horizontal loop so the speed will get faster as you go down and has a hard G. It turns 2 times and a half.

I went in the summer so there was mist in a few parts.

Mega Coaster is a very unique coaster and has many fun and rare elements. 

It is the most popular attraction in Hamanako Pal Pal

In a Japanese TV program this coaster was chosen 2nd place for the roller coaster that you should ride at least 1 time in your life. By the way 1st place was the Hybrid Coaster Hakugei in Nagashima Spa Land.

Mini Coaster

Its a mini coaster for kids. This coaster might be moved from an amusement park called Gotenba Family land. The coaster name was Mad Classic coaster. The capacity is so low so the rotation is very bad. Even if there was only about 10 people waiting I had to wait about 10 minutes. This coaster has some sharp curves and some camel backs but sadly there is no airtime. The most strange point of the coaster is that the lift up is all made with tires.

 

The platform is very simple

There's no big drops but instead there's a lot of curves and small turns.

Big Ferris Wheel Koku

The hight is 60m and the sea level is 85m high. You can see Hamanako Paru Paru from a high point and it has a Air Conditioner. In one Gondola 6 people can ride and at night the Ferris wheel will light up.

Total high of the Ferris wheel  60m

Hight above sea level 85m

Passengers  6×36=216 people

Total time 11muinites

Fee 700yen

 

This Ferris wheel is just the right size for this amusement park.

Parachute Tower

Its a parachute tower located in the Mone Zone. The ride dosent turn and its not high so its not scary at all. Its similar to the Top Solders parachute tower. The hight is 11m but its on a hill so it feels higher than 11m. 

The ride doesn't move so choosing your seat is very important. I recommend the seat that you can sea the lake side zone and Lake Hamanako. 

Doble Decker Merry Go Round

This is located in the Monte Zone but its on the bottom part of the Monte Zone. 

By the way Monte Zone is decided into two zones. On the bottom part there are Merry Go Round, Ebino Jump and indoor attractions. Then on the upper part there are Ferris wheel, Parachute tower, Tea cups and so on. 

The upper part of the Monte Zone. 

The blue rail used to be a Cycle Monorail.

Paru Paru Stadium

You will get on a box type ride. 4 people can ride in 1 ride. What will you do? Simple. You will just press the botton many times but you will have to press the botton at a good timing. You will do many types of sports that you will do on a sports day. There are also obstacles too and its definitely the only attraction in Japan so when you go to Hamanako Paru Paru you should definitely ride on this attraction. If you do it with you family, friends you will definitely be so excited. 

Tomatonas Mori Mori Tomatore

Its the newest attraction in Hamanako Paru Paru that was made in the spring of 2019. You will press the bottons that is flashing and the person that pressed the botton most wins the game. Its a sporty game and you will get tired. They used to have a attraction called Western River Train. 

There is the same ride in Tokyo Dome City attractions too. 

4 D theater. You will put on a 4 D glass and watch a mini video. There are many kinds of 4 D theater in Japan, but its all similar except the video that is playing. 

The movie playing was Magic show. It was so looked 4D and it was fun than I expected. The show time is about 6 minutes. 

 

You can watch the video from above, from the side, anywhere besides the bottom. 

Captains Paleos Captain Ship

Its a small~medium pirate ship located in the Monte Zone. The hight is 8.5m so its bigger Than a kiddy pirate ship but a little smaller than a medium sized pirate ship. 

Sadly when I went it was out of service. 

 

Although the hight is not as high as other pirate ship its on a hill so it looks very fun. 

Ducks

Its a ride that go arounds circle. The speed is so slow so its a kiddie ride. It was one of the favorite attractions when I was a kid. 

Pal Stage

Its inside the Monte Zone. 

Ebino Jump

What is this? A small drop tower? 

Its a 11m high drop tower. Even though the hight is so low I like this attraction more than a space shot. Why? because there's so much air time. Its the only ride in Japan. You can make this attraction in a very small space and its not as expensive compared to space shots so I think its a super well done attractions. 

Bonjours Round Round Cruise

It has a different name but its the same ride with the rocking tug. It has no speed and it only goes about 3m high and its for only small kids.

Mini Q Racing

Sushi Kart Mawarunja

Its the Japan's first attraction based on Sushi. You will ride in a cart that turns 360 degrees and you will have to get points by going on top of a picture of a sushi. Also there is a time limit so you will have to get points faster than other people. By the way children only under middle school can ride on this.

Jerat Queen and Snow Darumans Palace(ジェラート姫と雪ダルマン王国)

Because it was summer I could go in, in this house. Because I went on a day in August it was very helpful because inside is about -30°. Its so cold but feels so good in the summer so if you visit here during the summer I recommend you going inside. 

Ballon Race

You will ride on a hot ballon and you will feel like you're flying in a hot balloon. 

Hide and Seek with Bake 

Its inside the building of the entrance zone. Its a walk through attraction. Its not quite a haunted house. you will have to find some traps that are hidden in each rooms and you will have to  try to go to the last room. Its a 2 floor attraction. Hamanako ParuParu has many original attractions.

Dragon Fighter

Its a shooting ride that a company called Senyo Made. Its more high quality compared to other Senyo's shooting ride. There are 4 kinds of stage and there are projections mappings in too. It has a very good impact and the rotation is good too so it is one of the most popular attractions of this park. In 2013 it renewed from a shooting ride called Hydra No Densetsu(ヒドラーの伝説). This ride used to be the most popular attraction in Hamanako ParuParu

Pirates Adventure

Its a simulation shooting ride. There are two types of seats. If you are in groups you can ride on the Trocco. If you're coming by your self or with 2people of so maybe a rodeo is better. The rodeo moves at the same speed and because the rodeo is moving and the gun is not good you don't know where you're shooting and its one of the worst shooting rides that I've ridden.The building is cool and it looks very fun but its not so I was a little sad because I thought it will be very fun.

Flying Swinger Round Tower(空中ブランコまわっタワ〜)

Its a small wave swinger but the location is so good. Its next to Lake Hamanako and in the back there are mountains so the location is wonderful. The location is good but this wave swinger has a thick belt and it doesn't go as high compared to other wave swingers and has no thrill. It was made in 2016.

3 dimensional maze Detemiya

Its a huge 3 dimensional maze. Its a 5 Storie maze and the hight is 12m high.There are some athletics inside the maze. You will have to get some stamps that are inside the maze and go to the top floor.

MAERCHEN Boat

You will get on a round boat and go inside a merchen world.    It had more speed than I thought so I had fun.

When its night the lights  so it's  romantic.

Wild Storm

This is Hamanako Pal Pal's  most thrilling ride. It turns 360 degrees and is so fun. Do you guys know an attraction called  enterprise?  Its the suspended version of the enterprise. If I say it in a different way its a more thrilling version of the  parutluper. It looks so scary but if you ride on it its not as scary as you think. Also when there's wind, its more fun. By the way its next to lake Hamanako so the location is very good too.There are 5 wild storms in Japan and I think that the one in the Rusutsu Resort, Hamanako Paru Paru, Hilzen Kougen Center is made by Togo and the one in Tochinoki Family land, Green Land is made by an Japanese company called Senyo. 

I think its the best flat ride that i've ridden. It goes up and down and left to right. The ride is same as an suspended coaster. As the angle goes it will spin faster.

Log Flume ride Don-Bror-Ko

Its a log flume ride located in the Lake side zone. The drop hight is 14m so its a medium size log flume. Even though the drop hight is high its not as scary compared from other flume rides.   I think the reason the reason is because the ride is slightly bigger compared to other log flume rides and the angle is not as steep too. But even though there isn't thrill the location is beautiful and the course is located on a hill. Also the ride length is long so I recommend this flume ride.

 

The platform looks very old.

The drop looks like its on the rock.

The splash is not too big so you won't get as wet compared to other log flume rides.

Jungle Mouse

Its a mini coaster located in the far side of the lake side zone. Its a mouse type roller coaster but its very short. Also most mouse rollercoasters are a three dimensional course but this coaster is a flat type course.

It looked interesting but sadly when I went to this park this coaster was out of service. 

 

Total Length 222m

Hight 5.2m

Top Speed 27km/h

Hight Restrictions 110cm~

Age Limit  5years old~

Fee 500yen

Manufacture  Sansei

Hamanako Paru Paru's orignal character.

Hamanako Paru Paru is located in a excellent location and is fun for both children and adults. You can enjoy 31 different types of attractions from thrilling ones to family-friendly ones. Especially the wave swinger is located right next to lake Hamanako and it's really nice when the wind is blowing. Recommended attractions are Wild Storm, Mega Coaster 4D, and Ebino Jump. Now a family friendly amusement park, but it used to have thrilling attractions too. There was attractions such as Rotto-shake, Regatta, superball, Paleo flyer, and a haunted house. In Hamamatsu City there are Hamamatsu Castle, Hamamatsu Zoo, Hamamatsu Flower park etc.. so it's worth a visit to Hamamatsu. And I think Hamanako Paru Paru is one of the best spots in Hamamatsu City. 

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My lunch at Hamanako Paru Paru. I ate a Pasta. I can't say its delicious but its not a bad taste. Its not good but not bad. 

Shaved Ice

It was very soft and because its was so hot it was delicious. 

Deep-fried bread with Ice cream. 

It is the No.1 Local food. Inside a deep fried bread it has a soft cream in it. It was delicious.

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Pal Pool

Its a small pool located in the very back of Hamanako Paru Paru. It has a flowing pool, a small water slide and a pool for kids.

Most of the people went to the pool. 

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Kanzanji Rope Way

This is the only ropeway that runs over the lake in Japan. I could ride this Rope way with a free pass. By this rope way you can go to the top of the mountain. At the top of the mountain there is an observation deck and a music box museum.From the observatory deck I could see of course Hamanako Pal Pal Pal and Lake Hamanako but I could also see the city of Hamamatsu. The riding time is 4 minutes.

 

The building is quite stylish. It looks like European style building. 


I bought pencils, erasers, magnets, keychains at the gift  shop inside the entrance building.