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Tempozan Ferris Wheel

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Tempozan Ferris Wheel

天保山大観覧車

Osaka · Kansai

The Tempozan Ferris Wheel is one of the largest Ferris wheels in the world, offering stunning views of Osaka Bay and the surrounding area. Standing at 112.5 meters tall, it provides a unique perspective of the city, especially during sunset.

Why we picked it

Many travelers focus on more famous attractions in Osaka, overlooking this impressive viewpoint.

Best season
Year-round
Crowd level
Popular
Rating
4.5· 10,724 reviews
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sat–Sun 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Nearest station
Sakurajima Station · 19 min walk
Website
tempozan-kanransya.com/tempozan-kanransya.com

Today

10:00–22:00

Stored weekly hours

Mon–Fri 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sat–Sun 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

How to get there

From Shin-Osaka Station · ~23 min by car

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