Taiwan’s First Double-Decker Bus Gashapon Machine – A New Highlight in Tainan Tourism

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Recently, new attractions have been popping up in Tainan like mushrooms after rain, sparking a wave of tourism enthusiasm. Following the craze caused by the giant gashapon machine on Zhengxing Street in Tainan, a new type of large gashapon machine has appeared in front of Tainan Big City Department Store in the East District. This time it's a British-style "bus gashapon machine" that can hold up to 7,000 gashapons. Each try costs 100 NTD, and the grand prize is a round-trip ticket to London. It may also tour around Taiwan in the future, giving more visitors a chance to experience it.

The operator came up with a creative idea by renting space in front of Tainan Big City Department Store and dropping in this eye-catching double-decker bus gashapon machine. Even before its official launch, it has already attracted passersby to take photos. The top prize of the gashapon machine is a round-trip ticket to London, while the second prize includes two teppanyaki meal vouchers from a well-known hotel, along with a Bentley car pick-up service.

In addition to the double-decker bus gashapon machine, there is also a large lunar installation art nearby, which emits a bright blue glow at night, creating a very romantic atmosphere. The bus gashapon machine debuted on November 4 and will remain on display until the end of February next year. Visitors should seize the opportunity to check it out.