Tempozan Ferris Wheel

The basics

On a clear day, riding the wheel provides views of Mount Ikoma to the east, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge to the west, Kansai International Airport to the south, and the Rokko mountains to the north. Additionally, the wheel boasts incredible technology; it is decorated with colored lights that illuminate in patterns that tell the next day’s weather forecast. When the wheel is orange, visitors can expect a sunny day; and when it is blue, rain is on the way.

Tempozan Ferris Wheel is a typical inclusion on private and customized tours of the city, ensuring that you see all the main attractions in one day.

Things to know before you go

• Tempozan Ferris Wheel is a top Osaka attraction and offers some of the best views in the city.
• Three of the 60 cabins are wheelchair-accessible.
• Announcements are made in both Japanese and English.
• Children under 3 get free admission.

How to get there

The Tempozan Ferris Wheel is located in the Tempozan Harbor Village, next to the Osaka Aquarium and the Tempozan Marketplace mall. Many major hotels are close by, and other nearby attractions include Universal Studios Japan. It’s also a convenient five-minute walk from Osakako Station on the Osaka Metro Chuo Line.

When to get there

The wheel is usually open daily from late morning to early evening. The best time to see it is after dark. At night, the wheel is illuminated and the surrounding area shines under its brightly colored neon lights. It is considered by many as one of the most romantic spots in the city.

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Next to the Tempozan Ferris Wheel, Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is one of the world’s largest aquariums. Marine life is displayed in its 15 large tanks, each of which represents a different region of the Pacific Rim. The central tank—representing the Pacific Ocean—is home to a whale shark, the aquarium's main attraction.