Location: Nara, Japan Years Active: 1961 – 2006 Heavily inspired by Disneyland in California, the park opened in Japan in 1961. In fact, it was originally built to be a Disneyland but towards the end of development, Disney and the Japanese owner had a disagreement. As a result, Nara created its own characters and theme. It…
Location: Japan Years Active: 1997 – 2001 Opened at the foot of Mt. Fuji in 1997, the park was only open for ten years as it failed quickly. The location wasn’t great; its neighbors included an infamous suicide forest and a known cult in the nearby village. The park now sits abandoned and is often recognized as…
Location: Beppu, Japan Years Active: 1929 – 2008, 2009 – Active In 1929, the Beppu Rakutenchi amusement park on Mount Tateishi introduced a distinctive rail line, serving as a gateway to the park. Despite its classification as public transit rather than an amusement ride, passengers are required to purchase admission to the amusement park in order…
