Parque España - Shima Spain Village
Shima, Japan
Parque España is a beautifully themed Spanish inspired amusement park and the centrepiece of the Shima Spain Village resort. First opening in 1994, the park recreates the atmosphere of Spain with remarkable attention to detail, from the grand Plaza Mayor to the narrow, whitewashed Andalusian streets of Santa Cruz. With colourful buildings, fountains and Spanish architecture throughout, it's easy to forget you're actually in Japan!
Beyond its impressive theming, Parque España offers a fantastic variety of attractions. The standout roller coaster is Pyrenees, a huge B&M Inverted Coaster, alongside the surprisingly intense Gran Montserrat and the unusual steampunk themed indoor coaster, Iron Bull. The park also features several dark rides, including Don Quixote's Magical Flight, which takes guests on an adventure through the world of the park's original characters.
These characters are a big part of Parque España's charm, appearing throughout the park in live shows, parades and meet-and-greets. There's even a dedicated Colosseum theatre and traditional Spanish flamenco performances! Another unusual highlight is the Castillo de Xavier museum, a recreation of a Spanish castle featuring exhibits exploring the country's history and culture.
Parque España Roller Coasters
Parque España is home to four roller coasters, with the standout attraction being Pyrenees, an impressive Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M) Inverted Coaster! Featuring a huge custom layout, five inversions and a unique helix that wraps around its vertical loop, Pyrenees is widely regarded as one of Japan's best inverted coasters!
Another highlight is Gran Montserrat, a mine train coaster from Mack Rides which is one of the biggest surprise hits whenever we visit Japan. The coaster delivers a much more intense experience than you might expect, racing through a winding layout with some surprisingly forceful turns!
Gran Montserrat
Manufacture: Mack Rides
Length: 2,706.7 ft
Height: 72.2 ft
Speed: 41.0 mph
Inversions: 0
Opened: 1994
Kiddy Montserrat
Manufacture: Hoei Sangyo Co.
Length: 708.7 ft
Height: 27.9 ft
Speed: 21.8 mph
Inversions: 0
Opened: 2016
Pyrenees
Manufacture: Bolliger & Mabillard
Length: 4,048.6 ft
Height: 147.7 ft
Speed: 62.1 mph
Inversions: 6
Opened: 1997
Steampunk Coaster Iron Bull
Manufacture: Sansei Technologies
Length: 1,604.3 ft
Height: 39.3 ft
Speed: 32.3 mph
Inversions: 0
Opened: 2003
Tours Featuring Parque España
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