paying 730 million Yen (or $6 million in USD). In October 2016, a Japanese newspaper reported that SK Housing had started the demolition process. On October 14, 2016, an urban explorer visited Nara Dreamland and reported seeing demolition vehicles tearing down the Main Street area. It was later confirmed online by regular visitors that the demolition process was officially underway as of October 10, 2016 and that it was due to take 14 months. Demolition of the park started in October 2016 and was completed on December 21, 2017. Attractions The park contained several rides prior to closing, including: Aska, a wooden roller coaster based on The Cyclone at Coney Island Screw Coaster, a double-corkscrew steel roller coaster designed by Arrow Development Bobsleigh, a steel roller coaster modeled after the Matterhorn Bobsleds Gallantry, a shooting dark ride Fantasy Coaster Kid's Coaster Figure-8 monorail Go Kart Other rides included a carousel, a Mad Tea Party-styled ride, a haunted maze, a small powered coaster, a Jungle Cruise-styled ride, and a log flume. Popularity with urban explorers Nara Dreamland was a popular destination for haikyoists, or urban explorers. Additionally, many have reported hearing strange noises near the park's boats. Some speculate that it may have been caused by a running water pump or a type of bull frog. See also Yokohama Dreamland References Sources Dreamland at Theme Park Review Dreamland at JCOM Dreamland at LaughingPlace at Japan Property Central at Matsuo Performing Arts Foundation at The Foundation Matsuo Scholarship Society at Nara Dreamland's official website on the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine. External links Nara Dreamland at night Exploring Nara Dreamland Photos of the abandoned park Visiting Nara Dreamland Defunct amusement parks in Japan Buildings and structures in Nara Prefecture 1961 establishments in Japan 2006 disestablishments in Japan Amusement parks opened in 1961 Amusement parks closed in 2006 Demolished buildings and structures in Japan