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Redhorse Osaka Wheel

レッドホース オオサカホイール

Expocity, Suita · near Banpaku-kinen-koen (3 min walk)

Redhorse Osaka Wheel in Expocity, Suita. Japan's tallest Ferris wheel, with see-through acrylic gondola floors that let you look straight down over Expocity, Nifrel and the Suita hills - a memorable thrill on a clear day.

Why children love it: Japan's tallest Ferris wheel, with see-through acrylic gondola floors that let you look straight down over Expocity, Nifrel and the Suita hills - a memorable thrill on a clear day.

Honest drawbacks: The glass floor can unsettle those afraid of heights; views depend on weather, and it is a single long ride.

Best for
Toddlers (2–4), Primary (5–11), Teens (12–17)
Time to allow
1h
Opening hours
Generally 10:00-22:00. At 123 m it is the tallest Ferris wheel in Japan; each gondola has a transparent floor. One rotation about 18 minutes.
Price
Standard gondola about ¥1,000 per person; VIP gondola higher.
Booking
Usually walk-in
English
★★★☆☆
Indoor / weather
outdoor

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