Rooftop rollercoaster

check this out.... crazy Japanese :-)

the Don Quixote store building

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EverJean says:

Apparently it's Don Quixote creating controversy with the construction of a half-pipe roller coaster on top of the roof of its store.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

tokyoessentials says:

It's still not running yet. I think they might start at the end of this year/early next year.

Tokyo Essentials
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

EverJean says:

Thanks for the details. I think it's a good excuse to come back to Tokyo again soon! ... :-)
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

I live near here. The neighbors are really pissed, and since it's Japan it will probably cost about 8 bucks a ride, and last 10 to 15 seconds.

This is also right in the middle of Roppongi where all the bars and dance clubs are, and the store is open 24 hours. So you can be sure there will be a steady rain of vomit pouring on the heads of everyone below.

Oh well, I'll still line up for it.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

JanneM says:

It looks like what Don Quixote alread has in Osaka - an oval Ferris wheel, not a roller coaster. you have a set or round cabins running on the tracks, but they go really slowly, and it makes for a pretty good view.

I don't have a decent picture online, but you can glimpse it in the right corner here: www.flickr.com/photos/jannem/19042576/in/set- 515989/

Also, it is the thing sticking up way in the distance here:
www.flickr.com/photos/jannem/49896385/in/set- 515989/
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

adamnvillani says:

No, it's defintiely an Intamin Half-Pipe rollercoaster. There are two existing, one in Finland and one in Denver at Elitch Gardens. Here's a picture of the one in Denver:

www.rcdb.com/ig2648.htm?picture=3
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

shrimpcrackerz says:

Taiwan has a much bigger roller coaster on top of a much taller building for over 15 years, in Kaoshiung.

So roller coasters on top of buildings is nothing new.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

oybay © says:

Oh my.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

JanneM says:

Taiwan has a much bigger roller coaster on top of a much taller building for over 15 years, in Kaoshiung.

Which makes you have more luck with your girlfriend or something?

Anyway, I agree, when seeing the finished examples; it's a somewhat lame roller coaster. It's sadly not a Ferris wheel; the Don Qixuote wheel in Osaka is excellent as a quiet retreat for a couple, watching the city lights and having a spot of quality alone time.
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tomo honeycomb says:

Eh, the fact is that the roller coaster is gonna get pulled down soon without ever being used even one time due to the neighborhood people in strong protest against running it fearing the continual noise pollution.
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speedcult says:

I got drunk and built a rollercoaster in my backyard 5 years ago that looks quite similiar. Its about 4 stories tall
and has two g0-g0 cages along with flamethrowers mounted on it.
(sex,fire,danger)I'm not sure how that one works but ours spins two people as they free fall drop..sorta like the zipper on crack. There's some video/pics at
my website. www.speedcult.com or use this direct link. www.speedcult.com/speedcult/coaster.php. As far as neighbors go , we just get them hammered and strap them in...they've learned to love it.
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EverJean says:

@ everyone, thanx for all the extra info! It may be not something very new, but it is spectacular imo.

Seems a lot of you found out about this through www.boingboing.net/2005/12/26/building_roofto p_rol.html

@ leo king
well I suppose there will soon be even more umbrella vendors on the streets near Don Quixote ;-)

@ speedcult,
I saw your site, LOL! are you a rollercoaster addict? Great job!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

chowitt says:

This is Don Quixote in Roppongi? This is going to take those wild Friday nights to a new level! Did you take this from Roppongi Hills?
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

EverJean says:

Yes, the picture is taken from the Mori Tower, Tokyo City View.
It's definitely worth the experience. Best to go there I think when it's clear, or at sunset.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

JanneM says:

Here's a better picture of the Ferris wheel at Don Quixote in Osaka:

www.flickr.com/photos/jannem/79666360/
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Mariette Jeannette says:

Coolness! though I prefer the 'real' highspeed rollercoasters, I'm sure this one might sure kick it too, because it's on a rooftop. Gosh...
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

EverJean says:

@JanneM Thanks for the Osaka Ferriswheel pictures. You specially went over there to take them? :)
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

e7ke says:

hey everjean.
coole pics.

Sta jij vandaag toevallig ook niet op de homepage van flickr? :-)
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

JanneM says:

Everjean: I walk around that area quite often, and I usually have my camera with me. Your post here just made me realize I didn't have any good pictures of the ferris wheel. Since I see it all the time, it doesn't feel like anything special.

I've rectified this by now, though - here's a daytime pano of it that shows it in more detail:

www.flickr.com/photos/jannem/80694201/
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

mimbrava says:

Congrats on the #1 ranking, and thank you for adding this shot to the Interestingness pool.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

sdtj1 says:

That is why I love Tokyo, such an amazing city.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

wolfsong1 says:

That rollercoaster would be a noisy beast.I think I like the ferriswheel better.They have a rollercoaster running around the top of a twenty + story tower in Las Vegas.Must be quite a ride!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

ka_tie76 says:

oh, wow....
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