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We spent 4 hours exploring this incredible place, and we couldn’t have asked for a better day. There were still areas of the park that were next to impossible to get to no matter how hard we tried. The main entrance, filled with shops, restaurants, makeshift police and fire stations, ticket booths and even a public hall was showing clear signs that the plant life wanted back what was once theirs.
The bumper cars, screw coaster, merry-go-round and even Japan’s largest wooden roller coaster were still intact and almost tempting to climb aboard. Upon entering the arcade it was clear that people had had their way with this deserted place, and managed to scrounge for everything they could leaving nothing of value behind. What was once a paradise for some, now lies in ruins, and is slowly being destroyed by the elements. Who knows how long it will be around before someone or something reclaims it.
Check out the gallery below.
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I work at Stockyard Photos in Houston. I enjoyed your photo gallery of the Nara Dreamland. Being a native Houstonian, I remember our own themepark, Astroworld, fondly. Sadly, it was demolished several years ago. I think human creations that have been abandoned and left to nature are very interesting, Battleship Island, Sports World Izu, etc.
Thank you for being on the front line!
Thanks for sharing the photos. I never knew that such a place existed, too bad it didn’t survive.
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Awesome work!
Hi!
I wonder if you can help me.
I produce a magazine for the European Coaster Club, and I’d really be interested in printing some of your Nara Dreamland pictures.
I sincerely hope this is possible.
We actually visited the park in 2005, and had a great time. Aska was one of the finest rides in Japan.
There are pictures of the trip here.
http://www.coasterclub.org/trips/reports/2005/japan/?d=9
Many thanks.
Justin Garvanovic
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It looks like Scooby Doo and the rest of them are going to show up any minute
Oh man, too bad you can’t get on the screw coaster anymore, than follow it up with a burger rock!
VERY nice photography, sir!
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Awesome photography. Seems like a pretty eerie place, but one I wouldn’t mind walking around and finding more about. Glad I’m not the only one interested by the stories old, run-down places like this have to offer.
Keep up the good work!
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WOW!
i have been obsessed with abandoned places for as long as i can remember. The contrast of the bright colours with nature’s way of taking over is amazing! I would love to explore a place like this some day. Great photos