Tempozan Ferris wheel
With a height of 112.5 meters and a diameter of 100 meters, this is one of the world's largest Ferris wheels, lasting about 15 minutes per lap. On a clear day you can see as far as Mount Ikoma in Nara Prefecture to the east, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in Hyogo Prefecture to the west, Kansai International Airport to the south, and Mount Rokko in Hyogo Prefecture to the north. While you are here in Osaka, you can feel as if you are taking a round trip around the Kansai area.
This Ferris wheel is really perfect for a nighttime ride. The lights are beautiful, and it moves pretty slowly, so it doesn’t feel too intense. You can just relax and enjoy the night view of Osaka Port.
On a clear day, the view is awesome, and you can even see places farther away. There’s also a shopping mall and aquarium nearby, so it’s a great area to spend half a day exploring at a relaxed pace.
The only downside is that it can get a little crowded during peak hours, but overall it’s still definitely worth riding at least once. It has that romantic, laid-back Osaka Port vibe.
