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OSAKA WHEEL

OSAKA WHEEL

The Osaka Wheel is the tallest Ferris wheel in Japan, standing at 123 meters.
This advanced Ferris wheel has transparent floors in all gondolas, allowing you to enjoy spectacular views from the air.
It is fully air-conditioned and equipped with comfortable seating, and is the world's first train to feature a seismic isolation structure.
The view from the highest point in Japan offers a magnificent panoramic view of Osaka.

It is also possible to board the gondola in a wheelchair.
Don't worry, we'll help you get on and off the bus!

Barrier-free points

If your wheelchair is within the width and weight limits listed below, you may board the bus as is.

[Gondola entrance width]
・Normal gondola: 750mm or less
・VIP gondola: 670mm or less
Gondola entrance: 87.5 cm
Gondola medium width (without seats): 97cm
2-3 attendants, 1 wheelchair per gondola

[Total weight of the gondola when riding]
・Gondola weight limit: 390 kg (including the weight of you and your companions)
Additionally, to ensure that wheelchair users are guided safely, you may have to wait a short time before boarding the bus.

Accessible toilets available
Nursing room available
No touchable exhibits
No Braille or audio menu
No multilingual information
Rest area available
Rental wheelchairs available
Priority parking available
Discounts available for people with disabilities

TEL: 06-6170-3246 (Reception hours 10:00-18:00)

Business hours: 11:00-20:00 (last reception: 19:40) *Business hours may vary depending on the season. Please check the top of our website for details.
The facility will be closed on the same days as EXPOCITY. There is also the possibility that the facility may be closed for a few days each year for equipment inspections, etc.

Address: 〒565-0826
Osaka Prefecture Suita City Senribanpakukoen 2-1 EXPOCITY OSAKA WHEEL

Nearest station: ■ For those arriving by train
3 minutes walk from Osaka Monorail "Expo'70 Commemorative Park" station

■ For those arriving by car
Please come via Suita IC on the Meishin Expressway or Kinki Expressway, or Chugoku Suita IC on the Chugoku Expressway.

URL: https://osaka-wheel.com/

Comments from staff

We strive to create a facility that can be used safely and securely by the elderly and wheelchair users. We look forward to your visit.

Payment Method

Ticket vending machine: cash, credit card 1F ticket booth (staffed ticket booth): electronic money, QR code payment

Entrances and exits/pathways

Entrance/Ticket machine

Entrance/Ticket machine

Door type: Always open
Frontage: There is ample space.
Slope: 134-140cm
Reception: There is a ticket machine at the entrance. Please purchase your ticket there.
If you need any assistance, please ask the staff at the entrance.

aisle

aisle

There is ample space for wheelchairs to pass through. (Aisle width: 329.6 cm)
Please use the slope from the entrance to reach the gondola, or if the slope is too difficult for you, please use the elevator.

elevator

elevator

There is one elevator inside OSAKA WHEEL.
If you have difficulty using the ramp, please contact the staff at the entrance.
If you call out, we will guide you to the elevator.

Multipurpose toilet

Ostomate facilities available
No multipurpose seat
Baby chairs available
Diaper changing station available

Multipurpose toilet

Door type: Sliding door
Backrest: Yes
Warm water washing toilet seat: Yes
L-shaped handrail orientation when seated: facing left
Movable handrail type: Flip-up
Curtains: None

Nursing room

Diaper changing room (EXPO KITCHEN 1F)

Diaper changing room

Not available within the OSAKA WHEEL facility.
There is a diaper changing room on the 1st floor (restaurant floor) of EXPO KITCHEN.
When using the nursing room, please use the nursing room located on each floor of the EXPOCITY facility.