Above, Kyoto Tower. The new attraction is located in its observation deck. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
How would you like to bungee jump from the stage of Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto? Well, from now to December 24 you can!
Well, sort of.
Kyoto Tower (blasted by Godzilla in Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II in 1993) has opened the Kyoto Tower Virtual Reality Bungee Jump attraction.
According to The Asahi Shimbun:
KYOTO--Kiyomizudera, one of the nation's most celebrated temples, is known for its wooden stage built off the main hall that offers panoramic views of the hillsides below.
While no one would advise anyone to contemplate the 13-meter leap from the stage,
those wanting to experience the thrill of a steep jump can now do so at Kyoto Tower in complete safety, courtesy of virtual reality.
Thrill seekers don VR goggles while seated in special chairs 34 meters above ground on the observation deck of the structure in the city’s Shimogyo Ward.
Above, the stage of Kiyomizu-dera. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
Kyoto Tower is located just across the street from the JR Kyoto Station (where Gamera and Irys had their final battle in Gamera 3).
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