Family Island YOU, located along National Route 238 (commonly known as the Okhotsk Line), is an amusement park with Japan's northernmost Ferris wheel.
Located on a small hill overlooking Lake Saroma, this amusement park is bustling with visitors from spring to autumn, including tourists enjoying a trip to the Okhotsk region and locals alike.

We'll tell you all about the charms of Family Ailand YOU, a small but well-equipped amusement park where children and adults alike can have a great time.

Table of contents
1. What kind of place is Family Ailand YOU?
2. Purchase your tickets to play!
3. 8 Nostalgic Yet Exciting Attractions
4. Other play equipment that even young children can enjoy
5. Summary
6. Basic Information and Access

As you drive along National Route 238 from Abashiri towards Wakkanai, this charming amusement park suddenly comes into view.
You can clearly see the many playground equipment pieces located on top of a small hill.
This is a rare place in Japan where a roadside station and an amusement park are located together.
Located along a national highway, this amusement park is characterized by its popularity among families who stop by for a break during their drives.

There are three types of tickets for using the playground equipment: a one-day pass, a multi-ride pass, and individual tickets.
If you want to ride a variety of playground equipment, a day pass is recommended.
Tickets can be purchased at the ticket office at the entrance.
There are automatic ticket machines inside the park, so you can buy multi-ride tickets or individual tickets there.

While it doesn't have the latest attractions, it boasts a large selection of 15 high-quality rides.
Here are 8 rides that can be enjoyed by everyone from young children to adults!

Ferris wheel offering stunning views of Lake Saroma: 3 tickets

From the Ferris wheel, located 100 meters above sea level, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Lake Saroma.
On a clear day, you can enjoy a beautiful view as the blue of Lake Saroma and the blue of the Sea of ​​Okhotsk blend together in a gradient.

A cycle monorail perfect for friends to enjoy together: 2 tickets

A cycle monorail where you can experience thrills with friends.
Sometimes you'll see large birds perched on the tracks.

Bazooka: 2 tickets

An attraction where you defeat demons using a bazooka that launches air.
If you put a ball into the ogre's hole, it will roar, "Grrr!"
I want to keep trying until I get it right.

Feeling like a racer? Enjoy go-karting on a fun track: 3 single-seater tickets, 6 double-seater tickets.

There are various types of go-karts available, and you can ask the staff for advice on which one to choose.
The course is 800 meters long, so you can fully enjoy the feeling of being a racer.

Looks like it's about to sail into the sky!? Great Poseidon: 3 tickets

Located on a hilltop, it gives you the feeling of flying towards the sky.
The view below is also magnificent, making it a popular attraction.

Paratroopers for your first attraction experience: 2 tickets

This is a type of playground equipment that spins around while moving up and down.
There aren't many intense movements, so it's a good choice for a child's first time on an amusement park ride.

Small but powerful! Dragon Coaster: 3 tickets

This thrilling attraction lets you ride on the back of a dragon.
It moves faster than you'd expect once it starts, which is quite impressive.

Chain Tower with its pleasant centrifugal force: 2 tickets

A large swing-like attraction.
Centrifugal force acts on it, causing it to spin around and gradually tilt.
Its swing-like shape is very popular with girls too.

Even very young children who are not yet old enough to ride the rides can enjoy plenty of fun at "Family Ai Land YOU," which has lots of free play equipment such as slides, jungle gyms, and battery cars.
It's safe and enjoyable, making it a great way to take a break during a drive.

Family Ailand YOU, as its name suggests, was a family-friendly amusement park that could be enjoyed by everyone from young children to adults.
Since it's connected to the roadside station next door, you could enjoy some delicious Saroma cuisine and then relax at the amusement park – that sounds like a great idea!
Why not take a spontaneous drive there, not just with your family, but also as a couple?

Family Ai Land YOU
Address: 4-5 Shibuko, Yubetsu-cho, Monbetsu-gun
Telephone number: 01586-8-2455
Opening period: April 29th to the second Monday of October (Health and Sports Day)
Opening hours: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (until 4:00 PM from September 21st onwards)
Usage fee: 1-day unlimited ride pass 1600 yen (ages 3 and up)
Book of tickets (11 individual tickets): 1,000 yen
Sold individually, 100 yen each.
Entrance fee: Free
Parking: Available, 210 spaces (5 for large vehicles, 203 for small vehicles, 2 for disabled persons)
HP: http://www.town.yubetsu.lg.jp/60kanko/03annai/you.html (Yubetsu HP)
Closed on Mondays (If Monday is a public holiday, the park will be closed the following day)

[Access]
If you are coming by car
Approximately 80 minutes by car from Abashiri
50 minutes by car from Monbetsu
Approximately 60 minutes by car from Memanbetsu Airport
Approximately 40 minutes by car from Monbetsu Airport
·bus
Approximately 25 minutes from Engaru (Kitami Bus)
Approximately 120 minutes from Abashiri (by Abashiri Bus)

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