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Hakugei, (Japanese: 白鯨) is a hybrid sit-down roller coaster located at Nagashima Spa Land in Kuwana, Mie, Japan. The coaster was manufactured by the Idaho-based manufacturer Rocky Mountain Construction and opened on March 28 for the 2019 season.
The ride replaced White Cyclone, an Intamin wooden roller coaster which operated from 1994 up until January 28, 2018.
It was the first coaster to open at the park since Arashi opened on March 10, 2017 and was the park's 16th roller coaster as well as Rocky Mountain Construction's 17th coaster to be built.
Hakugei is the 5th tallest, 7th fastest and the 6th longest roller coaster in Japan and is the only hybrid coaster in the country.
The coaster cost ¥2.8 billion to build, which equates to around $25.9 million USD.
As of June 2020, the coaster is currently operating.
Etymology[]
In Japanese, Hakugei or 白鯨 means "White Whale".
Design[]
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Elements •Chain lift hill |
Hakugei's track design consists of a chain lift hill, a zero-g stall and two zero-g rolls, meaning that the coaster has 3 inversions.
The coaster's steepest drop is at 80 degrees and is designed for speeds up to 66.5 mph (107 km/h)
Statistics[]
- Height: 180.4 ft (54.9 m)
- Length: 5,019.7 ft (1,530 m)
- Speed: 66.5 mph (107 km/h)