Summer Beetle-Catching Event Starts July 18 at Fuji Subaru Land

Fuji Subaru Land, located at the base of Mt. Fuji in Yamanashi, is kicking off its popular annual summer event "カブトムシ狩り" (Beetle Catching) on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Set in a specially designated outdoor area surrounded by forest, the experience lets participants search for Japanese rhinoceros beetles hiding in tree bark and under stumps.

Any beetles caught can be taken home in the included insect cage. For those who come up empty-handed, there is a guarantee of taking home one male and one female rhinoceros beetle regardless. Beyond the thrill of the hunt, children can continue the experience at home by raising the beetles and observing their growth — making it an easy and engaging topic for school summer holiday research projects.

Beetle-Catching Event Details

The end date is subject to change depending on beetle availability.

Additional notes:

• A separate One-Day Pass or admission-only ticket is required to enter the park.
• All persons entering the event area, including adults accompanying children, must purchase a beetle-catching ticket.
• Available session slots for each day will be shown on the reservation page.

Reservations: https://ticket.subaruland.jp/

Also Happening: Real Shooting Game Experience

A "B2i" infrared shooting game event is also being held at the park. Players use infrared guns — no projectiles — to compete in team battles amid the park's natural surroundings, with electronic hit detection handling the score. The format is easy to understand for first-timers, making it a fun introduction to survival gaming.

Participation fee:

• Free for One-Day Pass holders
• Without a One-Day Pass:
  • Ages 18 and up: 2 ride tickets (¥1,000)
  • Ages 10–17: 1 ride ticket (¥500)
  • Under age 10: free when accompanied by an adult aged 18 or older

Game format:

• Team vs. team battles (rotation format when there are many participants)
• Teams of 5 to 10 players

Equipment and dress code:

• Infrared guns are available on loan. Participants may bring their own B2i-compatible or 14mm reverse-thread gun, stored in a case at all times when not in use. BB pellets are not permitted.
• Wear comfortable clothing suitable for physical activity. Survival game gear and cosplay are welcome; revealing outfits are not appropriate for this family-oriented park.
• Minimum age for game participation is 10. Children under 10 may participate at the discretion of a parent and park staff, or can try a free target-shooting game instead.

One-Day Pass bundle tickets are also sold online.

About Fuji Subaru Land

Fuji Subaru Land is a family-oriented theme park nestled in nature, located just before the Fuji Subaru Line toll gate in Yamanashi. The park's "Nature Experience Base Donguri Course" features tree houses and tree decks, while other attractions include two mazes, the "Roll Glider" aerial zipline (harness provided), and a giant slide — plenty to keep active visitors busy. At the far end of the park is the "Juka no Mori" natural experience area, where guests can try wood splitting and log cutting with saws.

Dogs are welcome inside the park. There is an on-site dog run, a dog salon offering grooming, a shop with dog accessories, and interactive experiences with the park's own animals — making it a popular destination for pet owners as well.

Park Information