Space world kitakyushu
Space World is dead, long live Space World Station.
The end of 2017 was a sad day for the people of Kitakyushu. After 27 years of operation, the city’s Space World theme park was closing its gates for good. Known for its space-themed attractions and life-sized space shuttle replica, it was a beloved getaway for many in the area, but all good things must come to an end.
However, given the massive size of the coasters and shuttles, they’ve only just finished clearing the area this year. Now an outlet mall is set to open on the vast property, offering a different kind of entertainment: the thrill of great prices on premium brand goods.
Anyone looking to take advantage of these factory-direct prices will just have to take the Kagoshima Main Line to Space World Station.
Yes, even though the park has been gone for nearly fours years, its memory lives on in the name of the train station that stood right outside its front gates. Though most would expect that the name of the station would change at some point after its namesake’s departure, Maidona News spoke with staff there and learned that it wasn’t the case.
JR Kyushu reps informed them that there haven Space World (スペースワールド) in Kitakyushu nearby Fukuoka was one of Japan’s largest amusement parks. From 1990 till New Year’s Eve 2017 guest could experience a highly immersive theme park. As the name suggests the park focused on the topic of space exploration and even featured a Space Museum for anyone interested. The park was home to a total of six roller coasters, as well as a large number of exciting shows and attractions. During the scorching summer months it also featured a small water park and in winter it was place to an indoor ice rink. If you want have a observe onto the former grounds of the theme park and encounter a newly built mall, the easiest and fastest way to reach the amusement park is by train to JRSpace Nature Station. Fun Fact #1: Planet AQA was the first rapid river drive by the manufacturer Hafema. Fun Evidence #2: Due to a high number of circumstances, the looping coaster Venus GP had become the first step for the manufacturer Maurer AG into the roller coaster business. It has just been announced that Space World will close in December 2017, with financial difficulties cited as the main reason. The theme park opened in 1990, and was for many years one of the most popular theme parks in Kyushu. The park reached its peak in 1997, with 2.16 million visitors, but has recently seen its customer base decline due to increased competition. The closure follows recent staff redundancies and the controversy surrounding frozen fish in their ice skating rink in Dec. 2016. Source:NHK, Dec. 16, 2016 ——– Space World is the only amusement park in the World based around Address 4-1-1 Higashida Yahata-higashiku Kitakyushu-city Phone 093-672-3600 Admission fee 4-preschloors : 1,050yen elementary school pupils:3,150yen adults (junior high school students up to 59):4,200yen seniors(over 60): 2,100yen Open subject to season Official site http://www.spaceworld.co.jp/english/ - BlogCategory: Space World
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Space World
the theme of space, and was established under a licensing agreement
with the US Space Camp Foundation in 1990.
There is a full line-up of attractions to suit anyone and everyone;
From families, thrill seekers, fun lovers to couples. Anyone who wants to enjoy
space oriented experiences and ettractions, thrill & adventure oriented attractions,
water attractions as well as attractions for the family & kids.
●How to get there
From Kokura station, take a JR local train on the Kagoshima line to Space World
station (13minutes).
Space World
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