Eejanaika (ええじゃないか) is a steel 4th Dimension Hypercoaster at Fuji-Q Highland in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan. The ride was the world’s second 4th Dimension coaster. Eejanaika is taller, faster, and longer than its predecessor, X2 at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
The roller coaster, designed by S&S Arrow, is a “4th Dimension” coaster, a design in which the seats can rotate forward or backward 360 degrees in a controlled spin. This is achieved by having four rails on the track: two of these are running rails while the other two are for spin control. The two rails that control the spin of the seats move up and down relative to the track and spin the seats using a rack and pinion gear mechanism.
Eejanaika has the second “え” turned upside down for the roller coaster’s official spelling. Eejanaika has several meanings, but means “Ain’t it great!” According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Eejanaika is the roller coaster with the most inversions in the world with 14, although The Smiler at Alton Towers has 14 inversions also. However, most of these inversions are accomplished by spinning the seats rather than actually inverting the track.
The track itself only inverts three times –
Inside raven turn (½)
full-full/zero-g roll (1)
fly to lie (½)
outside raven turn (½)
half camelback twist (½)
This has led to some controversy in the roller coaster enthusiast community concerning the legitimacy of Eejanaika’s claim. The Roller Coaster DataBase does not acknowledge these seat inversions for the purpose of record-holding.
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this is one of the most satisfying coaster povs I've ever seen
i been on this and its like x2 on steroids amazing ride
Most Known as "The Japanese X2"
"did you sit in the front or the back?"
"yes"
I’ve been to fujiyoshida but never to fuji-q, I just went to see Fuji-San lol
I love it but I love X2 Better
This shouldn't even be legal lol
walmart version of x2 in six flags
How do you even record the ride while you are on it? Don't the authorities search you for any cameras or such?
I’ve been on X2, mission accomplished now it’s time for this one.
Is it better than X2?
It's X^2 crazier older brother! I hope I can ride that in my lifetime
This ride obliterates your sense of perspective like nothing else.
I'd kill to ride this omg
1:24 Had the same reaction at that part!
The most badass coaster ive ever had. Makes me lil bit "blackout" at the first big drop 🤦
Hi there! May I use your POV in a review video I'm making on Eejanaika? I'll give you credit in both the video and video description!
1:17: GOING DOWNNN
This is a brutal coaster. Tallest, longest and fastest. When I rode it, I made it a point to open my eyes the entire time, but really it’s so fast you won’t have time to process what you’re seeing. I remember hurtling straight down and at the same time twisting. This is a 4d coaster, meaning you can turn 360 on both vertical abd horizontal axis. Don’t miss it if you’re in the Mt Fuji area.
The only coaster capable of surpassing X2 in intensity