Japan already has several notable attraction openings, major renewals and limited-period experiences announced for 2027. The important part for travellers is that they are not all equally firm: some have an exact reopening date, others only have a season or calendar-year target.
This guide separates those statuses rather than treating every 2027 announcement as a date you can safely build flights and hotels around. Information below is checked against official announcements available on October 2, 2026.
Japan’s main 2027 attraction openings at a glance
| Project | Base | Official status | Traveller decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Rush: Sweet Rescue | Tokyo Disneyland, Chiba | Spring 2027 | Good reason to visit Disneyland in spring, but wait for the exact date if the new ride is essential |
| Space Mountain Earthrise | Tokyo Disneyland, Chiba | 2027; month not announced | Do not plan a spring trip specifically for it yet |
| Miraikan renewal | Odaiba, Tokyo | Reopens April 23, 2027 | A fixed date that can already be used for itinerary planning |
| New Fuji-Q splash coaster | Yamanashi | Summer 2027 planned | Keep dates flexible if the new coaster is the main purpose of your visit |
| MTG PARK | Nagoya, Aichi | Spring 2027 planned | Better treated as an optional Nagoya addition until a date is announced |
| GREEN×EXPO 2027 | Kamiseya, Yokohama | March 19–September 26, 2027 | A fixed limited-period event that can justify choosing those travel dates |
Fixed dates and opening windows are different. Miraikan’s April 23 reopening and GREEN×EXPO’s March 19–September 26 run are dated commitments in the current official information. “Spring 2027,” “summer 2027 planned” and simply “2027” leave considerably more uncertainty. If a particular new ride is the reason for your trip, avoid locking non-refundable arrangements around a seasonal window alone.
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Tokyo Disneyland: two major Tomorrowland attractions have different 2027 timelines
Tokyo Disneyland has one of the most significant theme-park changes scheduled for 2027, but there is an important distinction between its two headline attractions. They are both at Tokyo Disneyland in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture—not Tokyo DisneySea and not central Tokyo.
Sugar Rush: Sweet Rescue — spring 2027
Tokyo Disney Resort officially lists Sugar Rush: Sweet Rescue for spring 2027. It is an indoor interactive attraction inspired by Wreck-It Ralph, with an interactive gaming element designed for both children and adults.
There is no exact opening day yet. That makes spring useful for broad planning, but not precise enough to book a particular Disneyland date solely because you expect the attraction to be operating.
Who it suits: families, Disney fans and visitors who prefer an interactive indoor experience rather than making thrill rides the focus of the day.
Should you plan a trip around it? If you already want to visit Tokyo Disneyland in spring 2027, it is an extra reason to go. If riding Sugar Rush is non-negotiable, waiting for the exact opening announcement is the safer planning strategy.
Space Mountain Earthrise — 2027, month still unspecified
The same official Tomorrowland announcement gives Space Mountain Earthrise an opening year of 2027, but does not assign it Sugar Rush’s spring window.
The new attraction is described as an all-new indoor roller-coaster-type experience with a newly developed ride system, theatrical effects and onboard audio. Official visuals currently shown for the future Tomorrowland project include concept imagery; they should not be read as photographs of a completed attraction.
Who it suits: Disney theme-park fans and travellers for whom major new rides are a significant part of choosing when to visit Japan.
Should you plan a trip around it? Not around a specific month yet. If your Japan trip is happening anyway, keep Disneyland in the itinerary and update the park day once Disney announces more. If Earthrise itself is the trip driver, calendar-year 2027 is still too broad for non-refundable planning.
For the rest of the park, see our Tokyo Disneyland guide.
The linked product is an existing Tokyo Disney Resort ticket product covering selectable Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea options. These announced 2027 attractions are at Tokyo Disneyland. Before booking, check the selected park, date, child category, current inclusions and exclusions, and cancellation conditions. A current park ticket listing does not guarantee that future 2027 dates are already on sale or provide access to a particular new attraction or priority queue.
Miraikan in Odaiba reopens on April 23, 2027
Miraikan — The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation has the clearest permanent-attraction date in this guide: it is scheduled to reopen on April 23, 2027.
This is not a newly constructed museum. Miraikan has operated since 2001 and is closing for an approximately six-month refurbishment beginning October 1, 2026.
The museum says its renewed version is planned to include new permanent exhibitions on subjects such as genomes and brains, new special exhibitions and dome programs, an updated children’s Curiosity Field, changes to the restaurant and café, an expanded museum shop and refreshed visitor guidance. These are plans for the reopened museum, not facilities that should be described as currently operating during the closure.
Who it suits: science and technology travellers, families, repeat Tokyo visitors and anyone looking for a substantial indoor stop in Odaiba.
Should you plan around it? Yes, if Miraikan matters to you and your Tokyo dates are close to April 23. A trip before the reopening and one after it have a clear practical difference.
Tokyo Disneyland, Miraikan and Yokohama are not one attraction neighbourhood
It is tempting to group every Tokyo-area 2027 headline into one part of the itinerary, but the geography matters.
- Tokyo Disneyland is in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture.
- Miraikan is in Odaiba within Tokyo.
- GREEN×EXPO 2027 is at the former Kamiseya Communication Station site in suburban Yokohama, rather than the Minato Mirai waterfront sightseeing district.
For independent travellers, these are better treated as separate day-planning decisions instead of assuming they can all be casually combined because they appear under the broader “Tokyo” travel umbrella.
If you are budgeting accommodation for Tokyo proper, our Tokyo accommodation tax guide for 2027 explains the new rules. Tokyo’s accommodation tax does not automatically apply to a hotel simply because it is being used for a Disney visit: Tokyo Disneyland and many associated stays are in Chiba, so check the actual hotel location.
Fuji-Q Highland: a new large splash coaster is planned for summer 2027
Fuji-Q Highland announced on September 18, 2026 that a new large-scale splash coaster is planned to open in summer 2027.
The announced site is beside Eejanaika on the former Cool Jappaan location. Fuji-Q says the coaster will travel both forward and backward, use linear-launch acceleration, climb and descend a vertical tower and finish with a splash element.
Several details travellers may eventually need are not yet confirmed: there is no official exact opening day, final ride name, announced height restriction or confirmed ticket arrangement for the new attraction. It would therefore be premature to assume that any existing admission or ride package will automatically include it.
Who it suits: thrill-ride fans and travellers who already see Fuji-Q as a major part of a Yamanashi or Mount Fuji-area itinerary.
Should you plan a trip around it? Summer 2027 is useful for keeping a rough period open, but not enough to choose a specific non-refundable day if the coaster is your primary reason for going. Travellers who would enjoy Fuji-Q regardless can plan around the park itself and treat the new ride as a possible bonus until the opening date and operating details are published.
For planning the existing park, see our Fuji-Q Highland guide.
The linked Fuji-Q product is an existing ticket listing. Check the exact option, selected date, child category, current ride inclusions and exclusions, and cancellation terms before payment. Do not assume that park admission means unlimited rides or that a current package will cover the new 2027 coaster.
MTG PARK in Nagoya: spring 2027 is the current target
MTG currently plans to open MTG PARK in Nagoya’s Atsuta area in spring 2027.
This timing deserves attention because an earlier February 2027 target was superseded by a September 15, 2026 correction changing the planned opening to spring 2027.
Despite the word “PARK,” this is not being announced as a rides-based amusement park. The development includes MTG’s headquarters alongside visitor-oriented spaces centred on its brands, including MTG MUSEUM / ReFa MUSEUM, ReFa CAFE and other food and retail concepts.
Who it suits: repeat Nagoya visitors, design and consumer-brand enthusiasts, ReFa or MTG followers, and travellers already spending time around Nagoya rather than people looking for a large theme park.
Should you plan a trip around it? Usually not until an exact date and fuller visitor information are available. For an existing Nagoya itinerary in spring 2027, however, it is worth keeping on the shortlist and checking again shortly before travel.
GREEN×EXPO 2027 Yokohama: the major new experience with fixed opening and closing dates
GREEN×EXPO 2027, formally the 2027 International Horticultural Expo, will run from March 19 to September 26, 2027 at the former Kamiseya Communication Station site in Yokohama.
This is a time-limited international horticultural exhibition, not a permanent new theme park and not an event taking place around Yokohama’s familiar Minato Mirai waterfront.
The organizer presents the site as a changing landscape of flowers, greenery, biodiversity, exhibits and experience programs across a roughly six-month season. Its published visitor material identifies five Village areas: Urban GX Village, focused on technology for a greener society; Craft Village, centred on Japanese making and traditions connected with nature; Farm & Food Village, exploring agriculture, food and wellbeing; Kids Village, aimed at helping children learn about nature; and SATOYAMA Village, built around the relationship between people and nature. Those five Village names and themes come from the organizer’s published text rather than being inferred from a site illustration.
For orientation, use the official GREEN×EXPO 2027 website and site overview. The organizer also publishes an official concept/site plan. Treat that plan as planning material rather than a photograph of a completed venue.
Who it suits: garden and landscape enthusiasts, families, architecture and sustainability travellers, repeat Yokohama visitors and anyone specifically interested in large international exhibitions.
Should you plan around it? More reasonably than an attraction with only a seasonal opening estimate. Its March 19–September 26 window is already defined, so travellers particularly interested in the expo can choose dates within that period. The practical caveat is location: Kamiseya is suburban Yokohama, so do not build your day on the assumption that the venue is beside Minato Mirai. Check the organizer’s official access information when transport arrangements for your travel date are finalized rather than relying on guessed shuttle fares, departure times or last-bus information.
Watchlist: Monster Hunter Bridge targets fiscal year 2027
That wording matters. Fiscal year 2027 is not the same thing as confirmed calendar year 2027. With no exact opening date announced, this belongs on a watchlist rather than in a calendar of guaranteed 2027 openings.
The relocated project is based on the interactive Monster Hunter experience previously shown at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. Fans considering an Awaji Island trip should wait for a dated opening announcement before making the attraction the foundation of an itinerary.
How to build a 2027 Japan trip around these openings
The easiest strategy is to divide projects into trip drivers and optional additions.
If your trip exists specifically because of a new attraction, use an exact announced date wherever possible. Miraikan after April 23 and GREEN×EXPO during its March 19–September 26 run are already much easier to position on a calendar.
If your Japan trip would happen regardless, broader windows are less problematic. A spring Tokyo trip can still include Disneyland even if Sugar Rush ultimately opens after your particular park day, while a summer Yamanashi itinerary can still include Fuji-Q for its existing rides if the new splash coaster is delayed or opens later in the season.
The least flexible approach is booking a specific trip solely for Space Mountain Earthrise while its official timing remains only “2027.” There is currently no announced month to build that decision around.
FAQ about Japan’s new attractions in 2027
Is Space Mountain Earthrise opening in spring 2027?
No spring opening has been announced for Space Mountain Earthrise. Tokyo Disney Resort currently lists Sugar Rush: Sweet Rescue for spring 2027, while Space Mountain Earthrise is listed only for 2027.
Is the new Fuji-Q coaster definitely opening on a specific day in summer 2027?
No. Fuji-Q currently says summer 2027 is planned, but no exact opening date has been announced. The final ride name, height restriction and new-ride ticket arrangements also remain unannounced.
Is Miraikan a completely new museum?
No. Miraikan is an existing science museum in Odaiba. It closed for refurbishment on October 1, 2026 and is scheduled to reopen on April 23, 2027 with renewed exhibitions and services.
Is MTG PARK a new Nagoya theme park?
No. Current plans describe museums, brand experiences, cafés, restaurants and related facilities. It should not be treated as a rides-based amusement park.
Is GREEN×EXPO 2027 a permanent Yokohama attraction?
No. It is a limited-period international horticultural exhibition running from March 19 through September 26, 2027 at the former Kamiseya Communication Station site.
Can I already buy a ticket that guarantees access to the new Disney or Fuji-Q rides?
Do not make that assumption. Existing park-ticket products can be useful for dates currently offered, but they do not by themselves confirm future 2027 inventory, priority access to a new attraction or inclusion of Fuji-Q’s not-yet-open coaster. Check the selected date, park or package, age category, inclusions, exclusions and cancellation conditions when you book.
Which 2027 openings are firm enough to plan around?
For travellers booking far ahead, Miraikan’s April 23 reopening and GREEN×EXPO 2027’s March 19–September 26 run provide the clearest calendar anchors.
Tokyo Disneyland’s Sugar Rush and MTG PARK have spring windows, while Fuji-Q’s new splash coaster has a planned summer opening. Those are useful for choosing a broad season but still warrant flexibility. Space Mountain Earthrise remains the loosest major 2027 announcement in this group because no month has been specified.
The practical rule is simple: if the new attraction is only a bonus, keep your existing Japan itinerary and check updates nearer departure. If it is the main reason you are travelling, wait for a sufficiently precise official opening date before building the trip around it.