Is this prototypical? Playground under railway tracks?

[The Next Station Is...]

I came across this Tomix product and I find it a really bizarre thing. Is it prototypical? Is there really a playground built under elevated railway tracks like this somewhere in Japan? I just can't see it being a very nice place to build such a thing!

 

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10019264

[Nick_Burman]

I came across this Tomix product and I find it a really bizarre thing. Is it prototypical? Is there really a playground built under elevated railway tracks like this somewhere in Japan? I just can't see it being a very nice place to build such a thing!

 

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10019264

 

Yes, quite common, especially in recent grade-separation projects. Remember, Japan has a dearth of buildable space, especially for recreational facilities, so any vacant space is regularly used.

 

Cheers NB

Edited July 12, 2014 by Nick_Burman

[bikkuri bahn]

prototype pictures

 

*it helps that space under viaducts doesn't attract the blight and antisocial activity to the extent in western countries.

[The Next Station Is...]

Wow, I'm impressed. You certainly wouldn't see recreational areas that nice under railway tracks in the UK. The photos are a great inspiration for layout modules; thank you very much Bikkuri!

[Guest ___]

I've seen everything from playgrounds next door to love hotels under viaducts to car dealerships next door to 900 shinto shrines under a viaduct. If there's space it will be used for something.