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Shin-Nishiarai Octopus Slide

Tokyo, Japan

Shin-Nishiarai Octopus Slide

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First installed in 1965 after a sculptor ingeniously turned an abstract design into a playful cephalopod, this vibrant attraction is widely considered the pioneer of Japan's famous tako-no-yama playground craze. As the oldest surviving original octopus slide in the country, it has delighted generations of local children with its multi-tentacled chutes and tunnels. Recently refreshed with a whimsical outer space paint theme, it offers a delightfully quirky glimpse into retro Japanese park design. It makes for an offbeat photo stop and a charming piece of Tokyo neighborhood history.

  • Playgrounds
  • Parks
  • Retro Japan
  • Quirky Attractions
  • Public Art

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