Unbelievably Pricey Abandoned Structures
15. The Kingdom of Gulliver
Location: Japan
Year: 1997
Price: $350 million
Gulliver's Kingdom, a theme park inspired by Gulliver's Travels, unfortunately, could not withstand the test of time and closed after just four years of operation. Opened in 1997, the park struggled to attract visitors and ultimately succumbed to financial difficulties.
Its location added to its troubled legacy; situated near the site of the notorious sarin gas attacks on one side and Japan's infamous suicide forest on the other, many believe the park was surrounded by an unsettling atmosphere from the start.
Gulliver's Kingdom faced closure due to persistently low visitor numbers and high operational expenses, a fate that seemed inevitable given the significant costs associated with its development. Over time, the park has fallen into disrepair, becoming a shadow of its former self.
One particularly unsettling sight within the abandoned grounds is the massive, crumbling Gulliver statue, which stands as a haunting reminder of the park's once-vibrant atmosphere. The deterioration of this iconic structure adds to the eerie ambiance surrounding the site, drawing the curiosity of urban explorers and photographers.
