Osaka Ferris Wheels

Enjoy the city's aerial view by day, and during sunset

Vicky Amin Dec 08, 2015 - 1 min read

<p>By the time you exit Osakako Station, you can already see the wheel.</p>

<p>There are two types of cars: regular, and see-through. The see-through cars offers clearer view, but there are only four of them. Expect to wait at least 20 minutes before getting in the see-through cars</p>

<p>Perfect view of Tempozan Bridge and Osaka Bay area</p>

<p>Scenic Osaka City view from the distance.</p>

<p>View across the water. The tall building in th distance also offers panoramic view of Osaka from its observation deck</p>

<p>Sunset view from HEP Five Ferris Wheel</p>

<p>The view of Umeda during sunset makes a good silhouette line for personal photographs</p>

<p>What makes this ride nicer is the dotted lights from the city's buildings, cars and street lamps</p>

<p>Looking up at  angle of the popular vermilion colored HEP Five</p>

<p>The cars of HEP Five Ferris Wheel</p>

Enjoying the city skyline from an elevated position can give a sense of magic and excitement. In Osaka there are so many ways to enjoy the city from above—two of which are from Tempozan and Umeda.

Despite its location that is off the city center, Tempozan Ferris Wheel never short of fans. Getting on the ride in the morning offers a clear view of the nearby harbor area and the city’s concrete jungle in the distance. Before dark, head to Umeda for a ride on HEP Five. This time, as the ride is located in the heart of Osaka, a closer look to the city’s skyscraper covered in twinkling lights is the main attraction.

Vicky Amin @vicky.amin632

A traveler, budding travel writer, and amateur author. Writing is my way to redo my amazing journey all over again. I started "Cheating the World" project and with it, I've made two of my annual trips in a form of a book: "Cheating Southern Vietnam", and "Cheating Hong Kong & Macau" (still in Ba...