Steel Dragon 2000, Japan
From series “The Most Thrilling Roller Coasters in the World”Year: 2000. Lenght: 2479 meters. Height: 97 meters.
The longest roller coaster in the world - Steel Dragon 2000 - can be found in the Japanese city of Nagashima, within the leisure park Nagashima Spa Land. The exact length of the track of Steel Dragon is 2,478.99 meters and the maximum height of the structure is 97 meters. More than US$52 million were invested in the construction; a significant portion of these funds was spent on security of the ride. The fact is that the park is located in a seismic zone, so sponsors of this unique rollercoaster ride were trying to make it more resistant to earthquakes.
It is safe to say that Steel Dragon 2000 is one of the most emblematic rides on the planet. It was opened in 2000 - a year of the dragon on the eastern calendar. The roller coaster really resembles a back of a huge dragon; the ride looks very impressive. The maximum speed that can be developed by carriages with passengers is 150 km/h. Brave ones are offered to overcome more than ten steep ups and downs at impressive speed. The steel dragon crest is not for the faint hearted. 
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ATM bankomat: 'Hyakugo Bank Yokkaichi Ekimae Branch' located in 12 km (
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Car rental office: 'NIPPON RENT A CAR' is located in 12 km (
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Fuel station: 'Eneos Auto Oasis Nagashima SS' in 1.78 km
Supermarket: 'LUPICIA Bon Marché' in 0.58 km
Parking: 'Yamada Denki Techland Yokkaichi' in 12 km
Police station: 'Kanie Police Station' in 10 km
Railway station: 'Kuwana Station' in 5 km
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