Cosmo Clock 21, Ferris wheel in Minato Mirai, Japan
The Cosmo Clock 21 rises 112.5 meters above Yokohama Cosmo World, featuring 60 gondolas that accommodate up to 480 passengers during each rotation.
The Ferris wheel opened in 1989 as part of the YES '89 Yokohama Exposition and received modifications to enhance its structure over subsequent years.
The central clock display on the wheel functions as both a timekeeping device and a light show installation, representing modern Japanese engineering.
Visitors pay 700 yen for a 15-minute rotation, with the wheel operating from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM and maintenance closures occurring most Thursdays.
Two transparent gondolas provide unobstructed views of Yokohama Bay, Haneda Airport, and Mount Fuji, while specialized cabins accommodate wheelchair users.
Location: Shinkō
Inception: 1989
Height: 112 m
Diameter: 100 m
Website: http://cosmoworld.jp/attraction/wonder/cosmoclock21
GPS coordinates: 35.45540,139.63700
Latest update: March 12, 2025 21:11
Observation wheels allow the exploration of cities and their surroundings from heights ranging from 25 to 250 meters. These steel structures rotate slowly, giving visitors time to observe monuments, watercourses, and neighborhoods spread at their feet. In London, the London Eye looms over the Thames at 135 meters, while in Singapore, the Singapore Flyer stands at 165 meters with views reaching into Malaysia and Indonesia. In Las Vegas, the High Roller rises 168 meters above the lit-up Strip. Each wheel has its unique technical and historical features. The Tianjin Eye in China is integrated into the Yongle Bridge structure above the Hai River. In Vienna, the Wiener Riesenrad in Prater dates from 1897 and retains its original 15 wooden cabins. These attractions offer an alternative way to see cities, taking height for a rotation duration typically between 15 and 30 minutes.
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