If you think you’ve been on some crazy thrill rides, nothing will likely compare to Japan’s ‘Takabisha’ roller coaster. The ride is set to open at the Fuji-Q Highland Amusement Park in a few days in Yamanash, Japan. As you may have been able to realize from these gravity-defying shots and video coverage, the Takabisha is the world’s steepest roller coaster, dropping riders on a vertical freefall of 121 degrees.
Riders on the Takabisha can expect to experience weightlessness while taking a sharp dive down 141 ft at speeds of nearly 62 mph, or 100 km/hour. The miraculous coaster cost an astounding $40 million to construct, and riders can expect to pay nearly $12 to ride it. The Takabisha is a sight to see and a thrill to be had for daredevils everywhere.
$40 Million Thrill Rides
Takabisha in Japan is the World's Steepest Roller Coaster
Trend Themes
1. Vertical Freefall Roller Coasters - The world's steepest roller coaster, Takabisha, showcases the trend of extreme vertical drops in thrill rides.
2. High-speed Roller Coasters - Takabisha's speed of nearly 62 mph reflects the trend of increasing speed in roller coasters to enhance the thrill factor.
3. Expensive Thrill Rides - With a construction cost of $40 million and a ticket price of nearly $12, Takabisha exemplifies the trend of high-cost, premium experiences in amusement parks.
Industry Implications
1. Amusement Parks - Amusement parks can leverage the trend of vertical freefall and high-speed roller coasters to attract thrill-seeking visitors.
2. Entertainment - The trend of expensive thrill rides presents disruptive innovation opportunities for entertainment companies to create unique and premium experiences for their customers.
3. Tourism - The world's steepest roller coaster can drive tourism in Yamanashi, Japan by attracting thrill-seeking travelers to the region.