112.5 metres: it was among the largest wheels in the world when it opened, and a ride lasts 15 minutes.
The wheel has a diameter of 100 metres and a total height of 112.5 metres: it was among the largest in the world when it was built, in the Tempozan port park next to the Kaiyukan aquarium. A full turn takes about 15 minutes.
The Tempozan Ferris wheel stands in the port park (Tempozan Harbor Village) in Osaka, on the bay. At night the cabins light up in different colours which, according to local tradition, foretell the next day's weather.
ℹ️ Weekdays 10:00–21:00, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 10:00–22:00 (last boarding 15 minutes before closing). Tickets: 900 yen for adults, 800 yen for groups of 20, 720 yen for students in groups, 450 yen for disabled visitors with a companion.
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