Nara Dreamland

Aska roller coaster was a prominent wooden roller coaster situated in Nara Dreamland, a theme park in Nara, Japan, inspired by Disneyland in California. Opened in 2001, Aska quickly became a favorite among roller coaster enthusiasts for its classic wooden coaster experience, featuring a thrilling series of drops, turns, and airtime moments. Unfortunately, Nara Dreamland struggled with declining visitor numbers over the years and ultimately closed its doors in 2006, leaving Aska and the rest of the park abandoned. The coaster, along with the park, remained untouched and became a subject of fascination for urban explorers until 2016, when the park was finally demolished to make way for new development.

Photographed in April 2012.