Giant Fruit-Shaped Bus Stops Line Streets in Japan

Japan is known for its imaginative design, and now they've even taken boring bus stops and re-invented them as gigantic fairy tale fruits! Inspired by the pumpkin carriage from Cinderella, these juicy shelters are shaped like watermelons, strawberries,

Fruit Bus Stops in Japan, photo by Ameblo

1 of 7

Japan is known for its imaginative design, and now they've even taken boring bus stops and re-invented them as gigantic fairy tale fruits! Inspired by the pumpkin carriage from Cinderella, these juicy shelters are shaped like watermelons, strawberries, tomatoes, and oranges. Who knew sitting and waiting for the bus to come could be so much fun?

The 16 quirky bus stops are located in Konagai, Japan (part of Isahaya City in Nagasaki).

Fruit Bus Stops in Japan, photo by Ameblo

2 of 7

The 16 quirky bus stops are located in Konagai, Japan (part of Isahaya City in Nagasaki).

The stops were originally constructed for the 1990 Travel Expo.

Fruit Bus Stops in Japan, photo by Ameblo

3 of 7

The stops were originally constructed for the 1990 Travel Expo.

They were built originally in order to attract arriving visitors.

Fruit Bus Stops in Japan, photo by Ameblo

4 of 7

They were built originally in order to attract arriving visitors.

And of course the giant fruit shapes are a tasty reminder that even bus stop design doesn't have to be dull and un-inviting.

Fruit Bus Stops in Japan, photo by Ameblo

5 of 7

And of course the giant fruit shapes are a tasty reminder that even bus stop design doesn't have to be dull and un-inviting.

Scattered among the beautiful surrounding landscape, the bus stops must stand out from the natural environment.

Blossom in Isahaya City

6 of 7

Scattered among the beautiful surrounding landscape, the bus stops must stand out from the natural environment.

As well as the city's natural beauty, the stands have became a local tourist attraction in the region.

Blossom in Isahaya City

7 of 7

As well as the city's natural beauty, the stands have became a local tourist attraction in the region.

Giant Fruit-Shaped Bus Stops Line Streets in Japan

Public Spaces

LEAVE A COMMENT

SIGN UP

Already have an account? Log In

LEAVE A COMMENT

Slideshow