Space World Park
Former Japanese theme park with space-themed rides
A former amusement park in Fukuoka Prefecture known for space-themed rides and roller coasters; it attracted families and coaster enthusiasts before closing and site redevelopment.
Space World at a Glance#
Admission: Closed to the public; amusement park permanently closed Dec 31, 2017
About Space World#
Space World was a space-themed amusement park in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, originally opened in 1990. It operated as a regional theme park focused on rides and family attractions until its permanent closure at the end of 2017.
The park’s grounds contained a mix of roller coasters, family rides and indoor exhibits arranged around a central plaza and themed zones. Typical visit highlights when open included thrill rides and seasonal events rather than museum-style displays, with attractions designed for a broad age range.
Space World was developed and run by a private company specifically as an amusement and leisure destination for the Kitakyushu area and wider Fukuoka region. Over its lifetime the park added and retired rides and hosted periodic seasonal shows before closing.
The site sat within Kitakyushu city on the island of Kyushu, close to the Mojiko area and accessible by road from central Kitakyushu and surrounding towns.
- Location tip: Located in the Higashi-ku area of Kitakyushu; easiest access is from Kokura and Mojiko by road or local train plus short taxi ride.
- Closure date: Permanently closed at the end of 2017; the site is no longer operating as an amusement park.
How to Get to Space World#
While the park is closed, the nearest public transport marker is JR Space World Station on the Kagoshima Main Line (Kitakyushu). The site is on the north side of Kitakyushu and was previously accessed by local buses and taxis from Kokura and Orio stations.
Tips for Visiting Space World#
- Do not expect park attractions to be operating - Space World ceased operations at the end of 2017 and the site has been redeveloped.
- For railway history and local amusement-park nostalgia, the JR Space World Station on the Kagoshima Main Line is still a useful visual marker in the area.
Best Time to Visit Space World#
Space World closed permanently on 31 December 2017; there is no visiting season.
Weather & Climate near Space World#
Space World's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1753 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 3° | 81 mm | overcast | 73% | 4.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.1h |
| February | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 3° | 87 mm | overcast | 72% | 4.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.9h |
| March | Acceptable | 6° - 13° | 7° | 108 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 4.0 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.9h |
| April | Good | 10° - 18° | 14° | 155 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.9h |
| May | Good | 14° - 23° | 19° | 155 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.2 m/s | 1.5 very high | 13.8h |
| June | Good | 19° - 26° | 22° | 270 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.1 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.2h |
| July | Good | 23° - 29° | 26° | 302 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.2 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.0h |
| August | Very Good | 24° - 31° | 31° | 145 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.2h |
| September | Very Good | 20° - 27° | 24° | 205 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 14° - 22° | 18° | 98 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.4 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 11.2h |
| November | Good | 9° - 17° | 13° | 80 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 3.5 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.3h |
| December | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 6° | 67 mm | overcast | 73% | 3.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.8h |
