OSAKA WHEEL, the largest floor of Japan with the largest height in Japan, is completed in EXPOCITY, and it got on a ride ahead of time

EXPOCITY (Expo City), a large complex complex completed on the site of Expoland, has been in operation for 7 months since the opening in November 2015. EXPOCITY Large Ferris Wheel made in the premises "OSAKA WHEEL (Osaka wheel)"Boasts the largest height in Japan of 123 m, and due to the extension of construction, we will soon have a grand opening on July 1, 2016. Since the exhibition was held ahead of the opening, I went to see what kind of Japanese Ferris wheel is the biggest in Japan soon.

【Official】 OSAKA WHEEL (Osaka wheel) If you go to EXPOCITY you have the Ferris wheel in Japan!
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That's why I arrived at Osaka Monorail Expo Memorial Park Station.


As soon as you leave the station, you will see a huge OSAKA WHEEL.


OSAKA WHEEL is 123 meters high in Japan. He said that he boasts one of the highest heights of the world's Ferris wheel. OSAKA WHEEL has about twice the height of the sun tower because the "Tower of the Sun" at the Expo Memorial Park is 70 m high.


Looking up OSAKA WHEEL from the entrance of EXPOCITY it is like this. JustNifrelA Ferris Wheel is standing behind the building of.


EXPOCITY From the empty square located in the center, you can see the whole picture of OSAKA WHEEL. There are 72 gondolas in total, 2 of which are VIP gondolas. The Ferris wheel which adopted the world's first seismic isolation structure is designed to fully consider safety.


Pokemon EXPO gymPikachu riding on the roof of OSAKA WHEEL.

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"GUNDAM SQUAREEven the giant Gundam vs Zaku 's statue, it looks small in front of OSAKA WHEEL.


The appearance of OSAKA WHEEL rotating slowly can be seen from the following movie.

EXPOCITY Ferris wheel "OSAKA WHEEL" Exhibition Ferris wheel exterior - YouTube


The platform of OSAKA WHEEL is on the right side of Pokemon EXPO Gym.


Signboard of "Ferris wheel ticket" is a landmark.


The ticket office is like this.


The price of the ticket can be purchased only on the day of riding "1000 yen ticket" for one person 1000 yen, "Fast 10 tickets" one person can ride at the waiting time of about 10 minutes even in times of crowding, special specifications for 2 units "VIP ticket" that can get on the gondola is 8000 yen per gondola. At the ticket office you can also check the boarding wait time and ticket reservation status. Also, at the OSAKA WHEEL official website, we ahead of the opening on July 1stAdvance ticket salesHas begun.


The place where I went through the ticket counter was the ferry wheel place.


The passage towards the platform is designed to rise while curving from the first floor to the second floor.


There were two stairs to the platform to the left and right, the blue staircase was for the ticket buyer on the day, the red staircase was for the Fast 10 tickets and VIP tickets exclusively.


Looking up the Ferris wheel from the platform, it is too big to fit in the sight because it is huge.


The participants in the exhibition were making a long queue waiting to get in.


This place is like this.


All the gondolas are "see-through structure" of the scales from the ceiling to the floor, and they can enjoy the outstanding view from the sky in the atmosphere as if they are floating in the air.


I will get on the gondola at once.


The seat is hanging like this, and the feeling that three people can sit in this width.


The floor face see-through seems to be a little surprised when riding for the first time. For people who are uneasy about the see-through floor, mats to be laid at the feet are also available.


Looking down from the bottom of the floor of Skyscue like this.


The door is also transparent.


Since the left and right sides of the ceiling are also transparent, it is possible to see all directions at 360 degrees. You can also see the perfect white framework of the Ferris wheel.


Air conditioner is installed in the ceiling.


It seemed to be able to switch between cooling / heating and strong wind / weak wind.


All the gondola is air conditioned.


Smoking is prohibited inside the gondola.


The capacity is 6 people.


There is a tablet and a drink holder on the tower side of the sun. Whether consideration is taken to prevent disturbing the scenery, transparent.


The tablet being installed was Xperia of SONY. On the tablet, "EXPOTV" being broadcasted in EXPOCITY and television etc are to be seen. We are planning to offer various applications in the future.


The next gondola is like this.


The inside framework of the Ferris wheel can be seen from the following movie.

EXPOCITY large Ferris wheel "OSAKA WHEEL" preview view Ferris wheel inside - YouTube


The framework of the Ferris wheel is equipped with lighting for lighting up at night.


Beneath the Ferris wheel, there were some materials left on the construction.


The driving section turning the Ferris wheel can also be seen in close proximity.


EXPOCITY large Ferris wheel "OSAKA WHEEL" Exhibition Ferris wheel drive section - YouTube


As the altitude gradually rises, you can see the sun tower in the northwest direction.


EXPOCITY large Ferris wheel "OSAKA WHEEL" preview display start · West side - YouTube


If the timing is good, you can also see the Osaka monorail running, you can see the sun's tower on the back.



Expo Memorial Park and the Central Ring Line


EXPOCITY Ferris wheel "OSAKA WHEEL" Footprint At the foot of the gondola Central loop ring - YouTube


Overlooking EXPOCITY.


EXPOCITY large Ferris wheel "OSAKA WHEEL" preview, overlooking Pikachu and Gundam from above - YouTube


LaLaport EXPOCITY, 109 CINEMA


You can see the facility called ANIPO with sky squares and children's play equipment.


Hotel Hankyu Expo Park and parking lot


Turning to the south side, you can see the whole city of Osaka.



Umeda sky building was able to see.


The skyscape floor will become frightening to look down when the altitude goes up.


I went up to the upper place considerably.


It is quite a rare experience to see the sun's tower from above.


Osaka University hospital and Osaka monorail Osaka University hospital front station


Looking from the Ferris wheel looking at the situation where Osaka Monorail runs from Expo Memorial Park Station to Park east exit station, it looks like the following.

EXPOCITY large Ferris wheel "OSAKA WHEEL" preview view Osaka monorail seen from the Ferris wheel Aya line - YouTube


Finally we reached the top of the height of 123 m.


EXPOCITY large Ferris wheel "OSAKA WHEEL" exhibition booth, almost 360 degrees around the top - YouTube


A park with lawn beside Expo Memorial Park Station


Then gradually lowered the altitude, the roof of LaLaport EXPOCITY came closer. The elliptical part in the upper right is like the stairwell in the hall.


Gamba Osaka's new stadium made with 14 billion yen donation "Municipal Suita Football Stadium"



Suita JCT


On the east side, we also saw the Ferris wheel of Hirakata Park.


The entrance was approaching. The ride time is about 18 minutes.


EXPOCITY large Ferris wheel "OSAKA WHEEL" Exhibition Ferris wheel GOAL - YouTube


The way home is like this.


At the end of the way home on the cafe & bar "MARUMIE PLAZA", "Marmier Dog Box Set" released.


The original character Marmiye-kun was also rushed.


When the sun goes down, the entire Ferris wheel will be lit up in color.


Looking like this from the bridge heading for the natural garden at the Expo Memorial Park, it looks like this


EXPOCITY large Ferris wheel "OSAKA WHEEL" preview - Ferris wheel distant view lighted up at night - YouTube


EXPOCITY large observation car "OSAKA WHEEL" preview and monorail pass through the night viewing car - YouTube


Looking up the lighted-up Ferris wheel from the stand, it feels like this.


The night view seen from the Ferris wheel can be confirmed in the following movie.

EXPOCITY large observation car "OSAKA WHEEL" raise the exhibition / night EXPOCITY under the eyes - YouTube


EXPOCITY Ferris wheel "OSAKA WHEEL" inside, night view · from the top - YouTube


Tower of the Sun and the Osaka Monorail


EXPOCITY's premises are brightly lit up.


Looking at the southwest side, you can see the night view of Osaka city and Amagasaki direction.


Suita JCT. You can see the orbit of the Osaka monorail firmly in front.


The inside of the night Ferris wheel is from below.

EXPOCITY large Ferris wheel "OSAKA WHEEL" preview - Inside of the Ferris wheel lighted up at night - YouTube


The appearance of "VIP Gondola" made with luxuriously made leather seat and LED lights can be seen from the following.

EXPOCITY large Ferris wheel "OSAKA WHEEL" preview - VIP Gondola of the Ferris wheel lighted up at night - YouTube


In addition, OSAKA WHEEL's opening hours are from 10 o'clock to 23 o'clock, ticket sale and reception is until 22:40.