Fuji-Q Highland in Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi, has announced the closure of its 3D sound attraction, GeGeGe Haunted Mansion: Yokai Short Stories, on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Since first opening in July 1997, the attraction in both its original and renewed formats has welcomed a cumulative total of approximately 7 million visitors.
The attraction originally launched in July 1997 as a walk-through experience themed around GeGeGe no Kitaro. In April 2016, it moved to a new location within the park and reopened as the 3D sound attraction "GeGeGe Haunted Mansion: Yokai Short Stories," where guests wear headphones to experience an original, "slightly scary" story exclusive to the venue. Alongside the renewal, the surrounding area was developed into "GeGeGe Yokai Yokocho," a dedicated zone that also includes a merchandise shop and character photo spots.
The attraction at its 1997 opening
After the 2016 renewal
Farewell Campaign: "Chapter 229: Farewell! GeGeGe Haunted Mansion"
To mark nearly 30 years with the GeGeGe no Kitaro franchise, a farewell campaign titled "Chapter 229: Farewell! GeGeGe Haunted Mansion" will run from April 29, 2026 (Wednesday, National Holiday) through May 17, 2026 (Sunday).
Kitaro Greeting Event
Kitaro from GeGeGe no Kitaro will appear in the GeGeGe Yokai Yokocho area for greetings and photo sessions on two days.
Dates: May 3, 2026 (Sunday) and May 17, 2026 (Sunday)
Times: 11:00 AM / 12:00 PM / 1:30 PM / 2:30 PM / 3:30 PM (5 sessions per day)
Location: Around GeGeGe Yokai Yokocho
Admission: Free
Original Sticker Giveaway
During the campaign period, visitors who use any attraction or shop within the GeGeGe Yokai Yokocho area will receive an original sticker (2 random designs, while supplies last).
Period: April 29 – May 17, 2026
Participating locations: GeGeGe Haunted Mansion: Yokai Short Stories, Yokai Shop, Fuji-san Dango, Fuji-san Senbei, NENE CHICKEN, STRAWBERRY FETISH
Original sticker (design for reference)
SNS Campaign
Post photos or videos related to GeGeGe Haunted Mansion on X or Instagram using the hashtag #さらば妖怪屋敷 (Farewell Haunted Mansion) — posts from both the original "Haunted Mansion" and "Yokai Short Stories" eras are welcome. After the submission period closes, park staff will vote on 10 standout posts, and those contributors will receive GeGeGe no Kitaro merchandise. A compilation video of submitted photos and videos is also planned to be shared on the park's official social media accounts.
Period: April 29 – May 17, 2026
Campaign details: https://www.fujiq.jp/event/20260517_gegegenokitaro.html
Attraction Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| First opened | July 19, 1997 |
| Renewed | April 29, 2016 |
| Total visitors | Approximately 7 million (cumulative) |
| Price | ¥800 |
| Duration | Approximately 5 minutes |
| Capacity | 13 people |
| Height restriction | None |
| Age restriction | 3 years and up (children under school age require an escort aged junior high school or older) |
| Available in rain | Yes |
Access to Fuji-Q Highland
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 the Higashi-Fuji-Goko Road.
By bus: Approximately 100 minutes from Shinjuku; approximately 110 minutes from Tokyo Station. Direct buses operate from over 30 locations, including Nagoya and the Kansai region.
By train: Take the JR Chuo Line to Otsuki Station, then transfer to the Fujikyu Railway and alight at Fujikyu Highland Station (approximately 50 minutes from Otsuki Station).
Operating hours: 9:00 AM–7:00 PM (subject to change; check the official website for details)
Entry: Admission to Fuji-Q Highland is free. One-Day Pass prices: Adults ¥6,000–¥7,800; Junior/Senior High ¥5,500–¥7,300; Elementary ¥4,400–¥5,000; Children/Seniors ¥2,100–¥2,500 (prices vary by date)
