Hokkaido Greenland

Hokkaido Greenland (北海道グリーンランド) is an amusement park located within Iwamizawa Park in Iwamizawa, Hokkaido, Japan. It is operated by Sorachi Resort City, a consolidated subsidiary of Greenland Resort, which also operates the Mitsui Greenland park in Arao, Kumamoto. The park is one of the largest in Hokkaido and features 44 attractions, including an 85-meter Ferris wheel that was once the largest in the world. It hosts various events such as character shows, fireworks festivals, and the outdoor music festival JOIN ALIVE. The park opened in 1986 as part of the Hokkaido 21st Century Exposition under the name Mitsui Greenland, and was rebranded to Hokkaido Greenland in 2007. It also includes the White Park ski area and related facilities such as hotels and parks. The park is a major leisure destination in Hokkaido, attracting families and tourists.

The park was developed by Mitsui Mining (now Nippon Coke & Engineering) as part of a regional revitalization effort, following the development of an amusement park in Kumamoto. Initially, Mitsui Mining considered building on the former Mitsui Bibai coal mine site in Bibai, Hokkaido, but ultimately the park was built in Iwamizawa as part of the Iwamizawa Park development project. In 1983, Mitsui Greenland signed a memorandum with Iwamizawa City, and construction began in 1984. The park opened in 1986 as Mitsui Greenland, coinciding with the Hokkaido 21st Century Exposition. In 1987, the park held its official opening ceremony. In 1988, the operating company was transferred to Hokkaido Greenland, a Mitsui Mining affiliate. In 1989, annual visitors peaked at 350,000. In 1995, the operating company was renamed Greenland Development after merging with Sanko Development. In 1998, Sorachi Resort City was established, and the Hotel Sunplaza was acquired. In 2002, Sorachi Resort City took over the operating rights of Mitsui Greenland and White Park. In 2007, the park was rebranded from Mitsui Greenland to Hokkaido Greenland. In 2025, an electronic ticket service was introduced via NutmegLabs' tourism DX platform 'Nutmeg'. In 2026, Hotel Sunplaza was sold to SeedC. The park has also been used as a venue for various events, including music festivals, fireworks displays, and film shoots.

• 2026

  Hotel Sunplaza sold to SeedC on July 1.

• 2025

  Introduced electronic ticket service via NutmegLabs' 'Nutmeg' platform.

• 2007

  Rebranded from Mitsui Greenland to Hokkaido Greenland on July 28.

• 2002

  Sorachi Resort City took over operating rights of Mitsui Greenland and White Park.

• 1998

  Sorachi Resort City established; Hotel Sunplaza acquired.

• 1995

  Operating company renamed Greenland Development after merging with Sanko Development.

• 1989

  Annual visitors peaked at 350,000.

• 1988

  Operating company transferred to Hokkaido Greenland, a Mitsui Mining affiliate.

• 1987

  Official opening ceremony held on April 25; full operation resumed on April 26.

• 1986

  Park facilities completed on June 7; opened on June 22 as part of the Hokkaido 21st Century Exposition.

• 1984

  Construction began on May 2.

• 1983

  Mitsui Greenland conducted a field survey for park construction in Iwamizawa; signed memorandum with Iwamizawa City on December 6.

Family-oriented amusement park and resort complex in Hokkaido, offering a wide range of attractions and seasonal events.

• 85m Ferris Wheel

  Height 85m, diameter 82.5m, 48 gondolas, once the world's largest.

• Ryuo (Dragon King) roller coaster

  Large roller coaster, length 580m, max height 27m, max speed 75km/h.

• Go-on roller coaster

  Large roller coaster, length 1500m, max height 33m, max speed 75km/h.

• White Park Ski Area

  Ski area open from early December to mid-March, with multiple courses and lifts.

1. 1北海道グリーンランド official websiteh-greenland.com
2. 2Hokkaido Greenland - Wikipedia (Japanese)ja.wikipedia.org
3. 3Hokkaido Green Land - Wikidatawikidata.org