Japan’s tallest Ferris wheel begins operation

Japan’s tallest Ferris wheel has started operation in Osaka Prefecture.Many people lined up for the opening of the 123-meter tall Ferris wheel at a commercial complex in Suita City on Friday morning. A 117-meter wheel in Tokyo has now become the second tallest in Japan. The new wheel has 72 gondolas and one rotation takes about 18 minutes.The passengers can enjoy thrilling views through the transparent floors.An elementary school boy said he was scared to be so high up, but it was a good experience. Expo City (エキスポシティ) Redhorse Osaka Wheel (レッドホースオオサカホイール） Website: Osaka Wheel Location on Google Maps, see here Source: NHK Image: Expocity Share this:TweetEmail

July 1, 2016

Japan’s tallest Ferris wheel has started operation in Osaka Prefecture.

Many people lined up for the opening of the 123-meter tall Ferris wheel at a commercial complex in Suita City on Friday morning. A 117-meter wheel in Tokyo has now become the second tallest in Japan.

The new wheel has 72 gondolas and one rotation takes about 18 minutes.

The passengers can enjoy thrilling views through the transparent floors.

An elementary school boy said he was scared to be so high up, but it was a good experience.