BOSS E･ZO FUKUOKA
BOSS E･ZO FUKUOKA may be a strange name for a building, but perhaps it’s only fitting as it is also an amusement facility that houses a plethora of boss-level activities for visitors to enjoy. Its most wacky feature is a 100m-long slide attached to the side of the building for visitors who find taking an elevator down to the ground floor too boring.
Descend the building with style
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The tube slide at BOSS E･ZO FUKUOKA is the first of its kind in Japan, and it boasts a length of 100m and a height of 40m.
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The ride is perfect for those who are afraid of roller coasters but want to experience a milder version of that thrill.
Watch a short preview of the experience here:
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Beautiful teamLab forest exhibition
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You may have heard of teamLab and their world renowned art exhibitions, such as their stunning makeover of Kairakuen garden that was open to the public for a limited time in early 2022.
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TeamLab has a permanent exhibition there called Forest, which features a variety of flora and fauna exhibits created using both art and technology.
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Teamlab’s brilliant use of illumination immerses visitors in the surreal worlds that they create, and this is further achieved by the interactive aspect of most of their installations.
Here’s a sneak preview of the exhibition:
Video credit: teamLab
Get in touch with your inner child at the virtual arcade
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The building also has a virtual arcade dubbed V-world Area, which stands for Virtual World Area. Here, visitors can engage in a wide selection of virtual reality (VR) games to their heart’s content.
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From extreme VR racing to the rhythm game Beat Saber, the numerous offerings at BOSS E･ZO FUKUOKA’s virtual arcade will have your heart pumping.
Getting to BOSS E･ZO FUKUOKA
BOSS E･ZO FUKUOKA has many more activities to offer, including seasonal exhibitions such as a temporary petting zoo, and you can check the full list on the official BOSS E･ZO FUKUOKA website. With the exhilarating tube slide, the beautiful teamLab Forest exhibition, the virtual arcade and more, the amusement facility seems promising.
Address: 2 Chome-2-6 Jigyohama, Chuo Ward, 810-0065 Fukuoka
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11AM-10PM
Contact: 092-734-7800 | BOSS E･ZO FUKUOKA website
Also check out:
- Nakajima Library in Akita
- Ryusendo Cave in Iwate Prefecture
- Kisaburo Farm
- Fujiyoshida Honcho Street
- Tokyo Tower guide
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