Osaka, Japan’s, iconic bright yellow Ferris wheel along the Dotonbori River has been out of commission for the past nine years. Now, it’s ready to see action once again.
The ride was built in 2005 in front of the Don Quijote, a 24-hour discount mall, and was used for only three years before being shut down. The wheel, also known as Ebisu Tower, has been renovated and is ready to spin again, with a new waiting area that also has Japanese souvenirs for sale. The renovation cost around $2.3 million.
More than 400 people applied to ride the wheel during its test run this January. The ride takes around 15 minutes and costs 600 yen (around $5.50). The 77-meter-high ride holds 32 capsules that can carry four passengers each.
The wheel faces the river and offers views of one of Japan’s tallest buildings, Abeno Harukas. It’s open 11 a.m.–11 p.m., weather permitting.
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