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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