Rakutenchi

Rakutenchi (別府ラクテンチ) is an amusement park in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, Japan. According to its official history, it opened in 1929 together with a cable car. The park's operating company is Rakutenchi Co., Ltd. (株式会社ラクテンチ), established on June 1, 2018, with headquarters at 18-chome, Ryukawa-dori, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture. In June 2018, management of Rakutenchi changed from Okamoto Manufacturing Co., Ltd. to the current company. The company is part of the Nishi Sekiyu Group.

Rakutenchi opened in 1929 (Showa 4), and a cable car began operation at the same time. In 1950 (Showa 25), the park's famous duck race began, and an elephant named Taro was gifted to Rakutenchi from Thailand. In 1954 (Showa 29), the autumn chrysanthemum doll exhibition began. In 1962 (Showa 37), a 654-meter lift connecting to Tateishi-yama on the west side of Rakutenchi was completed. In 1972 (Showa 47), a jet coaster was introduced, and its basic structure reportedly remains today. In 1974 (Showa 49), a large Ferris wheel was introduced. In 1984 (Showa 59), a ropeway and lift connecting to the amusement park Shidaka Utopia in Higashiyama, Beppu City, were completed (removed in Heisei 10). In 2004 (Heisei 16), a double flower Ferris wheel and large suspension bridge were introduced. In 2009 (Heisei 21), the park celebrated its 80th anniversary with a renewal opening. In July 2017 (Heisei 29), the Beppu City event "Yu-enchi" was held and attracted nationwide attention. In June 2018 (Heisei 30), management of Rakutenchi changed from Okamoto Manufacturing Co., Ltd. to the current company. In 2019 (Heisei 31), the park marked its 90th anniversary.

• Cable car

• Jet coaster

• Large Ferris wheel

• Double flower Ferris wheel & large suspension bridge

• Hot spring spring-water pool

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