Tempozan Ferris Wheel: reviews and practical tips

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1-1-10 Kaigandori, Minato-ku, 552-0022 Osaka, Japan
1-1-10 Kaigandori, Minato-ku, 552-0022 Osaka, Japan
Ferris wheel of Tempozan

What to know about the Tempozan Ferris Wheel

Located in the Minato-ku district of Osaka, the Tempozan Ferris Wheel stands 112.5 meters tall. It offers an expansive perspective over the city and its surroundings, including the Osaka Bay, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, and, on clear days, the Kansai International Airport.

A 15-minute experience above the city

A full revolution takes about 15 minutes, allowing you to observe the urban and maritime landscapes. Some cabins are equipped with transparent floors, offering a direct view of the ground below. Three cabins are wheelchair accessible, making the experience easy for all visitors.

Informative nighttime lighting

At night, the wheel lights up with colors indicating the weather forecast for the following day. It glows orange for sunny, green for cloudy, and blue for rainy. This feature adds an informative dimension to the nocturnal aesthetic of the structure.

Proximity to other attractions

The Ferris wheel is located right next to the Kaiyukan Aquarium and the Tempozan Marketplace shopping center. These spots offer additional options for visitors looking to extend their time in the area.

Opening hours

- Mon to Fri: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM - Sat, Sun, and holidays: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM Occasional closures occur due to maintenance or severe weather conditions.
Hours are indicative and subject to change

Reviews of Tempozan Ferris Wheel

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Ratings by visit type

With family
5
As a couple
5
With friends
4.7

Avygeo ranking

#258
in the world
#12
in Asia
#9
in Japan
#4
in Osaka

Osaka Port

An immense Ferris wheel in this very modern area near the port. You really have to do this at night to admire all the lights, whether from up close or from a distance! What is awesome is that you can see a huge variety of landscapes, from the harbor to the mountains. If you are afraid of heights, I really recommend that you choose a cabin with a solid floor instead of a glass floor. Fortunately, you get to choose!

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Tallest Ferris wheel in the world

With its 100-meter diameter, Tempozan is the largest Ferris wheel in the world. As the second most popular attraction in Osaka, it takes you on a flight of about fifteen minutes above the skyscrapers. Don't confuse it with the small wheel in Dotonbori, which is scarier because the glass looks directly down into empty space.
In the evening, Tempozan lets you see all the city lights. It is even more spectacular.

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Tempozan, a dizzying Ferris wheel.

This Ferris wheel is huge, over 100 meters high...so if you don't have a fear of heights, I recommend it. Otherwise, just stick to admiring it from solid ground. Superb view and very well located in a really fun neighborhood called the harbor village. A nice little detail: the cabins are heated or air conditioned depending on the season.

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