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Hot springs-filled roller coasters could become reality as Japanese ‘Spa-musement park’ video goes viral
POSTED 25 Nov 2016 . BY Jane Kitchen
A spokesman for the Buppa tourist department said the city is discussing safety issues, such whether they could run hot water inside a roller coaster
A combination spa and amusement park may become reality, thanks to a tongue-in-cheek video from the Japanese city of Beppu – famous for its more than 2,000 onsen, or hot springs.
The video, which has received almost 1.4 million views as of this writing, shows guests sitting waist deep in hot springs-filled roller coasters, cable cars and Ferris wheels, and walking through the park clad only in towels.
Beppu’s mayor, Yasuhiro Nagano, promised to make the ‘spa-musement park’ a reality if the video got 1 million views, which it surpassed yesterday.
“We weren’t expecting this many views, but we sure are happy,” Michitaka Kubota, a spokesman for Beppu’s tourist department, told The Japan Times.
Kubota did acknowledge that the ‘spa-musement park’ would probably not appear quite as it’s shown in the video.
“It’s only an image,” Kubota told The Japan Times. “We are still discussing safety issues, for example, whether we could actually run hot water inside a roller coaster. But the rides will be something fun.”
Bain Capital looks to Japanese onsens for growth potential POSTED 16 Feb 2016. BY Jane Kitchen In February 2015, private investment
firm Bain Capital Partners (BCP) bought
a 100 per cent stake in Japanese hot
springs and hotel operator Ooedo
Onsens Holdings, in a move to capitalise
on tourism ahead of the Tokyo 2020
Olympic Games.
Longevitix, a clinical platform for preventive and longevity medicine, has launched its AI-
powered intelligence system to help physicians deliver continuous, personalised longevity-
focused care at scale.
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is
expanding its portfolio by adding a new centre in Hyderabad that will launch between 2028 and
2029.
A recent survey by the UK Spa Association (UKSA) into the industry’s approach to cancer care
has revealed that almost half of participating respondents (46 per cent) are unaware that
cancer is a disability and guests with a cancer diagnosis must be given
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa &
Golf Resort, bringing together spa managers, directors and owners for two days of focused
education, meaningful connection and commercial insight. [more...]
Hot springs-filled roller coasters could become reality as Japanese ‘Spa-musement park’ video goes viral
POSTED 25 Nov 2016 . BY Jane Kitchen
A spokesman for the Buppa tourist department said the city is discussing safety issues, such whether they could run hot water inside a roller coaster
A combination spa and amusement park may become reality, thanks to a tongue-in-cheek video from the Japanese city of Beppu – famous for its more than 2,000 onsen, or hot springs.
The video, which has received almost 1.4 million views as of this writing, shows guests sitting waist deep in hot springs-filled roller coasters, cable cars and Ferris wheels, and walking through the park clad only in towels.
Beppu’s mayor, Yasuhiro Nagano, promised to make the ‘spa-musement park’ a reality if the video got 1 million views, which it surpassed yesterday.
“We weren’t expecting this many views, but we sure are happy,” Michitaka Kubota, a spokesman for Beppu’s tourist department, told The Japan Times.
Kubota did acknowledge that the ‘spa-musement park’ would probably not appear quite as it’s shown in the video.
“It’s only an image,” Kubota told The Japan Times. “We are still discussing safety issues, for example, whether we could actually run hot water inside a roller coaster. But the rides will be something fun.”
Bain Capital looks to Japanese onsens for growth potential POSTED 16 Feb 2016. BY Jane Kitchen In February 2015, private investment
firm Bain Capital Partners (BCP) bought
a 100 per cent stake in Japanese hot
springs and hotel operator Ooedo
Onsens Holdings, in a move to capitalise
on tourism ahead of the Tokyo 2020
Olympic Games.
Longevitix, a clinical platform for preventive and longevity medicine, has launched its AI-
powered intelligence system to help physicians deliver continuous, personalised longevity-
focused care at scale.
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is
expanding its portfolio by adding a new centre in Hyderabad that will launch between 2028 and
2029.
A recent survey by the UK Spa Association (UKSA) into the industry’s approach to cancer care
has revealed that almost half of participating respondents (46 per cent) are unaware that
cancer is a disability and guests with a cancer diagnosis must be given
Mexican operator, Solmar Hotels and Resorts, is hosting a series of events in celebration of
Global Wellness Day, including a Temazcal ceremony at its Playa Grande Resort and Spa in Los
Cabos.
Mandarin Oriental has announced a standalone residence brand, Mansions, which will debut at
Emirates Palace, Mandarin Oriental Mansions, Abu Dhabi, in 2029.
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa &
Golf Resort, bringing together spa managers, directors and owners for two days of focused
education, meaningful connection and commercial insight. [more...]
