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Kamori Kankō
The is a tourist company operating hotels and amusement parks, mainly in Hokkaidō, Japan. The company is headquartered in Sapporo. Its most important resort facility has been Rusutsu Resort. The company was founded in 1981, and its group rapidly expanded after 1998, through mergers of underperforming facilities. Group facilities Resort * Rusutsu Resort: Rusutsu, Hokkaidō. Hotels, ski areas, an amusement park, golf courses * Sahoro Resort: Shintoku, Hokkaidō. Hotels, ski areas, a bear park, golf courses Leisure facilities *Teine Olympia Amusement Park: Teine, Sapporo, Hokkaidō *IPC Wan-Nyan Pet Park: Chūō, Sapporo, Hokkaidō *Lake Shikotsu Sightseeing Boat: Chitose, Hokkaidō *Noboribetsu Bear Park: Noboribetsu, Hokkaidō *Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe: Noboribetsu, Hokkaidō. A public aquarium *Himeji Central Park: Himeji, Hyōgo, Hyōgo. A safari park, an amusement park *Space World, Yahata Higashi, Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka. An amusement park (Closing 2017) *Lone Pine K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tourism
Tourism is travel for pleasure or business; also the theory and practice of touring (other), touring, the business of attracting, accommodating, and entertaining tourists, and the business of operating tour (other), tours. The World Tourism Organization defines tourism more generally, in terms which go "beyond the common perception of tourism as being limited to holiday activity only", as people "travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure and not less than 24 hours, business and other purposes". Tourism can be Domestic tourism, domestic (within the traveller's own country) or International tourism, international, and international tourism has both incoming and outgoing implications on a country's balance of payments. Tourism numbers declined as a result of a strong economic slowdown (the late-2000s recession) between the second half of 2008 and the end of 2009, and in consequence of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Himeji Central Park
The is a safari park in Himeji, Hyōgo, Japan. The park opened in March 1984, and is the only safari park in Kansai region. It has a "sister park" agreement with Nairobi National Park, Kenya. The park also incorporates an amusement park. It is operated by , a Kamori Kankō Group company. Safari park *Drive-through safari **Cheetah Section ** Lion Section **Tiger Section **Herbivore Section A: Somali Giraffes, Sitatungas, etc. **Herbivore Section B: Himalayan Tahrs, Bharals, etc. **Herbivore Section C: Hippopotamuses, American Bisons, etc. **Zebra Section: Grevy's Zebras, etc. **Larger Herbivore Section: White Rhinoceroses, African Bush Elephants, etc. *Walking Safari **Child's Farm **Walking Avenue: White lions, White tigers, etc. **Kangaroo Park **1st Flying Cage **2nd Flying Cage **Bear Park **Monkey Mountain **Elephant Kingdom **Sky Safari Amusement park *Free Fall *Giant Peter: Ferris wheel * Diavlo *Buster Bomb *Aquaria: Swimming pool, summer season only. *Ice Park: Ice ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kimobetsu, Hokkaidō
is a town located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 2,286 and a population density of 12 persons per km². The total area is 189.51 km². Geography Route 230 and Route 276 cross each other in Kimobetsu. Nakayama Pass is on the eastern of the town. The name derived from Ainu word "kim-o-pet", meaning "The river in the mountain". * Mountains: Mount Yōtei, Mount Shiribetsu * Rivers: Shiribetsu River, Kimobetsu River Neighboring municipalities * Shiribeshi Subprefecture ** Kyogoku ** Rusutsu ** Makkari * Ishikari Subprefecture ** Minami-ku, Sapporo * Iburi Subprefecture ** Date Climate Due to its mountainous location, Kimobetsu has a humid continental climate (Koppen ''Dfb''). Summers are generally warm and wet, while winters are cold and extremely snowy. History *1897: Makkari Village split off from Abuta Village (now Toyako Town). *1901: Kaributo Village (now Niseko Town) was split off fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teineyama Ropeway
The is Japanese aerial lift line in Teine, Sapporo, Hokkaidō. The line is operated by Kamori Kankō, which also operates resort around the line, including ski areas, an amusement park, and golf courses. Opened in 1974, the line mainly transports skiers in "winter" (from December to March). In "summer" (from May to October), the line operates only on Saturday and Sunday. Basic data *System: Aerial tramway, 1 track cable and 2 haulage ropes *Cable length: *Vertical interval: *Maximum gradient: 31°47′ *Operational speed: 5.0 m/s *Passenger capacity per a cabin: 42 *Cabins: 2 *Stations: 2 See also *List of aerial lifts in Japan The list of aerial lifts in Japan lists aerial lifts in the nation. In Japan, aerial lift, or , includes means of transport such as aerial tramway, funitel, gondola lift, funifor, as well as chairlift. All of them are legally considered as a sort ... External links Sapporo Teine official website {{coord missing, Hokkaidō Prefecture Aerial tramw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Australia
Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands. With an area of , Australia is the largest country by area in Oceania and the world's sixth-largest country. Australia is the oldest, flattest, and driest inhabited continent, with the least fertile soils. It is a megadiverse country, and its size gives it a wide variety of landscapes and climates, with deserts in the centre, tropical rainforests in the north-east, and mountain ranges in the south-east. The ancestors of Aboriginal Australians began arriving from south east Asia approximately 65,000 years ago, during the last ice age. religious_traditions_in_the_world._Australia's_history_of_Australia.html" "title="The_Dreaming.html" ;"title="Aboriginal_Art.html" ;"title="he Story of Australia's People, Volume 1: The Rise and Fall of Ancient Australia, Penguin Books Australia Ltd., ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queensland
) , nickname = Sunshine State , image_map = Queensland in Australia.svg , map_caption = Location of Queensland in Australia , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name = Australia , established_title = Before federation , established_date = Colony of Queensland , established_title2 = Separation from New South Wales , established_date2 = 6 June 1859 , established_title3 = Federation , established_date3 = 1 January 1901 , named_for = Queen Victoria , demonym = , capital = Brisbane , largest_city = capital , coordinates = , admin_center_type = Administration , admin_center = 77 local government areas , leader_title1 = Monarch , leader_name1 = Charles III , leader_title2 = Governor , leader_name2 = Jeannette Young , leader_title3 = Premier , leader_name3 = Annastacia Palaszczuk ( ALP) , legislature = Parliament of Queensland , judiciary = Supreme Court of Queensland , national_representation = Parliament of Australia , national_representation_type1 = ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fig Tree Pocket, Queensland
Fig Tree Pocket is a riverside western suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. In the , Fig Tree Pocket had a population of 4,045 people. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is the oldest and largest koala sanctuary in the world. It is a tourist and education centre. Geography The suburb is located on a river pocket along the northern bank of Brisbane River. It is bounded to the east, south and west by the median of the river. The north-western boundary, the Centenary Motorway. It is by road south-west of the Brisbane GPO. Sherwood Reach is the reach of the Brisbane River to the east of the suburb (), while Mermaid Reach is to the west (). The suburb is zoned for very low density residential, low density residential and rural housing. Restrictions on multi-unit dwellings apply. The majority of Fig Tree Pocket is rated "low risk" from bushfires. The suburb is devoted mostly to low density housing with a large proportion of parks and low levels of noise pollution. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is an koala sanctuary in the Brisbane suburb of Fig Tree Pocket in Queensland, Australia. Founded in 1927, it is the oldest and largest koala sanctuary of its kind in the world. History The name originates from a lone hoop pine that was planted by the Clarkson family, the first owners of the site. The sanctuary opened in 1927 to provide a safe refuge to sick, injured, and orphaned koalas, at a time when they were being killed for their fur. The founder of the sanctuary, Claude Reid, recognised the need to protect this iconic species and initiated the protection of their habitat. The sanctuary began with two koalas called Jack and Jill. Lone Pine became known internationally during World War II when Americans, including Douglas MacArthur's wife, visited the park to view the native Australian animals. Wildlife Visitors are allowed to hold koalas for a fee. Strict regulations ensure that each koala is not held for more than thirty minutes every ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fukuoka Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Kyūshū. Fukuoka Prefecture has a population of 5,109,323 (1 June 2019) and has a geographic area of 4,986 km2 (1,925 sq mi). Fukuoka Prefecture borders Saga Prefecture to the southwest, Kumamoto Prefecture to the south, and Ōita Prefecture to the southeast. Fukuoka is the capital and largest city of Fukuoka Prefecture, and the largest city on Kyūshū, with other major cities including Kitakyushu, Kurume, and Ōmuta. Fukuoka Prefecture is located at the northernmost point of Kyūshū on the Kanmon Straits, connecting the Tsushima Strait and Seto Inland Sea across from Yamaguchi Prefecture on the island of Honshu, and extends south towards the Ariake Sea. History Fukuoka Prefecture includes the former provinces of Chikugo, Chikuzen, and Buzen. Shrines and temples Kōra taisha, Sumiyoshi-jinja, and Hakozaki-gū are the chief Shinto shrines (''ichinomiya'') in the prefecture. Geography Fukuoka Prefecture faces the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka
is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of June 1, 2019, Kitakyushu has an estimated population of 940,978, making it the second-largest city in both Fukuoka Prefecture and the island of Kyushu after the city of Fukuoka. It is one of Japan's 20 designated cities, one of three on Kyushu, and is divided into seven wards. Kitakyushu was formed in 1963 from a merger of municipalities centered on the historic city of Kokura, and its name literally means "North Kyushu City" in Japanese. It is located at the northernmost point of Kyushu on the Kanmon Straits, separating the island from Honshu, across from the city of Shimonoseki. Kitakyushu and Shimonoseki are connected by numerous transport links including the Kanmon Bridge and the Kanmon Tunnels. Kitakyushu's Urban Employment Area forms part of the Fukuoka-Kitakyushu Greater Metropolitan Region, which, with a population of 5,738,977 (2005-2006), is the largest metropolitan area in Japan west of the Keihanshin region. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yahata Higashi-ku, Kitakyūshū
was a city in Japan until it was absorbed into the newly created city of Kitakyushu in 1963. Its former area is as of 2007 part of two distinct wards
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Space World
was a theme park in Yahatahigashi-ku, Japan. It had 6 roller coasters: Black Hole Scramble, Venus GP, Zaturn, Boogie-woogie Space Coaster, Titan Max, and Clipper. In 2016, the park officially announced that it would close at the end of the following year. The park permanently closed at 2 am, 1 January 2018. Ferris wheel Space World was the home of the Space Eye, a tall ferris wheel affording panoramic views of the park and its various attractions. Ice Aquarium In October 2016, the park opened its new Ice Aquarium ice rink An ice rink (or ice skating rink) is a frozen body of water and/or an artificial sheet of ice created using hardened chemicals where people can ice skate or play winter sports. Ice rinks are also used for exhibitions, contests and ice shows. The .... Embedded in the ice were approximately 5,000 dead fish, which caused public outrage. The park closed the attraction on 27 November. References External links * {{Coord, 33.87352, N, 130.81215, E, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
