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Nanbu Town Dragon Tower

Kofu, Japan

Nanbu Town Dragon Tower

Kimberly Woodbury via Google Maps

Rising above the tree line in rural Aomori, this eccentric 100-foot-tall dragon structure looks like the whimsical relic of a forgotten theme park. In reality, it serves as an extraordinarily over-the-top playground observation tower where visitors can ascend right into the beast's gaping mouth. Reaching the top rewards daring adventurers with panoramic countryside views and an exhilarating, open-air thrill. Often completely deserted, this hidden curiosity offers a delightfully quirky stop off the beaten track.

  • Observation Towers
  • Playgrounds
  • Quirky Attractions
  • Off The Beaten Path

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