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Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel

天保山大観覧車

Tempozan / Osaka Bay · near Osakako (5 min walk)

Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel in Tempozan / Osaka Bay. One of the world's largest Ferris wheels, with sweeping views over Osaka Bay, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and the port; a few transparent-floor gondolas add a thrill.

Why children love it: One of the world's largest Ferris wheels, with sweeping views over Osaka Bay, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and the port; a few transparent-floor gondolas add a thrill.

Honest drawbacks: Weather-dependent views; a single slow ride, so best paired with the neighbouring aquarium or marketplace.

Best for
Toddlers (2–4), Primary (5–11), Teens (12–17)
Time to allow
1h
Opening hours
10:00-21:00 (ticket sales end 15 minutes before close). One 15-minute rotation; 112.5 m tall, beside Kaiyukan and Tempozan Marketplace.
Price
About ¥800 per person (ages 3+); some see-through gondolas available.
Booking
Usually walk-in
English
★★★☆☆
Indoor / weather
outdoor

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