Space World
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| Location | Yahatahigashi-ku, Japan |
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| Opened | 1990 |
This article is about the theme park. For the video game trade show, see Nintendo Space World.
Space World (スペースワールド Supēsu Wārudo) is a theme park in Yahatahigashi-ku, Kitakyūshū, Japan.
Created in 1990 by Nippon Steel when the company was downsizing its steel plant in the ward, it is currently operated by Space World Inc., a subsidiary of Kamori Kankō, and offers a variety of attractions.
Ferris wheel
Space World is the home of the Space Eye, a 100-metre (330 ft) tall Ferris wheel affording panoramic views.[1]
History
- 1990: Space World opens on part of the grounds of the Yawata iron mill on 22 April.
- 1992: The popular attraction "Star Shaker" opens.
- 1993: First water attraction "Planetary Aqua" appears. The total course length runs 500 meters and is the longest in Japan.
- 1994: The coaster, "Meteor Liner Titan" (also known as "Titan") is opened. At that time, it was world's largest inclined angle coaster.
- 1996: The coaster "Venus" opens.
- 1998: Coming-of-age ceremony of Kitakyushu city is held. In the same year an accident on "Atlas Tower" occurs, badly injuring a visitor. The park closes for 6 months.
- 1999: Treasure Star (Twin Mercury) is opened at a cost of 5 billion yen (approximately $40 million).
- 2001: BIOHAZARD 4D-EXECUTER 4D theater attraction opens.
- 2004: Kids QUEST amusement area opens.
- 2005 April: 15th anniversary. Alien Panic attraction opens the same year.
- 2006: Lucky Town character amusement area opens.
- 2006: Zaturn opens.
Ice Aquarium
In October 2016, the park opened its new Ice Aquarium ice rink. Embedded in the ice were approximately 5000 dead fish, which caused public outrage. The park closed the attraction on 27 November.[2]
References
- ↑ Attraction | SPACE WORLD | Space Eye
- ↑ Gartland, Dan (November 28, 2016). "Japanese theme park forced to apologize for creepy skating rink full of dead fish". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
External links
Coordinates: 33°52′25″N 130°48′44″E / 33.87352°N 130.81215°E
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