近鐵菖蒲池遊園地, Entertainment complex in Nara, Japan.
Ayameike Amusement Park was an entertainment complex in Nara that sprawled across a large area with diverse attractions. The park was built around a natural iris pond and included mechanical rides, a bowling alley, and a zoo.
The park was founded in 1926 by Osaka Electric Railway and operated as a popular recreation destination for decades. Declining visitor numbers and economic pressures eventually led to its closure in 2004.
The site held a circular theater that hosted the OSK Japanese Opera Company and trained performers for the stage. This connection to live performance shaped the place's identity in the local community for many years.
The site is now a residential area and no longer accessible as an attraction in its original form. Visitors can explore the history of the location through historical records and photographs available online.
The park's popular Tornado water coaster, which performed aerial loops, was relocated to another amusement park after the closure. This ride lives on today at Himeji Central Park, serving as a reminder of the original site's technical innovations.
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