Say What?!: Mayor Promises Hot Springs-Themed ‘Spa-Musement’ Park

BEPPU, Japan – The mayor of a Japanese city has pledged to construct an unusual “spa-musement park” after a concept video reached more than a million views.

The city of Beppu posted a video to YouTube last week showing amusement park visitors enjoying rides that had been modified to allow the riders to soak in water from hot springs, or onsen.

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(Photo courtesy of City of Beppu)