New Thrill Slide Near Mount Fuji Has You Zipping Down A Seemingly Endless Tube

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Views of Mount Fuji are just the tip of the iceberg (or volcano) at Fuji-Q Highland, which is known for its exhilarating rides that have even been responsible for breaking bones.

Last year, the theme park opened Fujiyama Tower, an observatory sky deck next to its world-famous roller coaster, with a walking course that challenges visitors to traverse around it while being held by a harness. In exchange for making their way up, parkgoers are treated to sights of Mount Fuji. 

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Now, an equally wild slide completes the look. Stretching 393 feet, the Fujiyama Slider is Japan’s longest tube slide and is wrapped around the tower.

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Not only will the ride be especially daunting for people with a fear of heights, but those scared of the dark might want to sit this out—as riders are made to bolt through the tube in complete darkness.

The entire journey lasts for about 20 seconds, but without sight, it’ll probably feel like an eternity.

According to SoraNews24, visitors prepare for the ride by lying down and putting their feet into a sliding mat, before being pushed from the back.

The theme park’s promotional artwork of a rider with tears in his eyes is so meme-worthy, it’s launched a social media challenge for fans who can come up with the wittiest captions.

The Fujiyama Slider will debut on July 22, with tickets priced from ¥800 to ¥1,200 (US$5.92 to US$8.88).

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[via SoraNews24 and Time Out Tokyo, images via PR Times]