An unusual spa-themed rollercoaster, where thrill-seekers take a ride in mini jacuzzis, could become a reality thanks to this viral video.

Tourist chiefs in Beppu City, Japan, commissioned this bizarre promotional video pitching the region's famous 'onsen' hot springs as a reason to pay a visit.

The clip is set in a (currently fictional) "spa-musement" park, where visitors stroll around in nothing but white towels.

They semi-clad punters are seen going for a spin on a hot-tub carousel, as well as a high speed rollercoaster where the carriages are filled with soapy water.

One couple enjoying an ice cream together are left soaking in steaming hot water as the speeding coaster flies overhead, spilling the contents of the carriages on top of them.

The film was shot at an existing amusement park in Beppu City, which was converted into the spa-themed adventure park using 12 tonnes of locally sourced hot-spring water.

The mayor of Beppu, Yasuhiro Nagano, is also seen in the video, promising to make the spa-musement park a reality of the YouTube video gets one million views.

And he may now have to make good on his promise, as to date the clip has almost doubled it's target, with more than 1,800,000 hits so far.

After the video well exceeded the one million mark, the mayor's office put out a press release apparently pledging to keep to his word.

Mr Nagano asked for input from a "large number of people" to draw up "concrete plans" and added: "A task force and professional teams will now look towards making theroject a reality and we would like to go forward with your support."

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