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The Hep Five Ferris Wheel is a popular landmark in Umeda, Osaka, offering stunning panoramic city views. Located on the roof of the Hep Five commercial shopping complex, this 75-meter (246 feet)-high red Ferris wheel reaches 106 meters (384 feet) above ground.

The Hep Five Ferris Wheel takes 15 minutes to complete. Each 52 air-conditioned gondolas provides breathtaking views of Osaka Castle, Umeda Sky Building, Tsutenkaku, and Mount Ikoma on clear days.

Boarding for the Hep Five Ferris Wheel is on the 7th floor of the mall. Tickets can be pre-purchased online, and easily redeemed on-site. Hep Five is a trendy mall catering to young shoppers with fashion stores, entertainment facilities, and restaurants.

The Ferris Wheel is open from 11:00 a.m. to 10:45 p.m., enabling great daytime and nighttime views, especially since the Ferris Wheel is located centrally near Osaka Station.

The Hep Five Ferris Wheel is located nearby to JR Osaka Station, in the Hep Five Shopping Complex;

🎡The Ferris Wheel has a maximum height of 106 meters (348 feet) above the ground, and the wheel is 75 meters (246 feet) of the the total height.
💁‍♀️The Hep Five Ferris Wheel can be found on top of the Hep Five Shopping Mall, a trendy mall for shopping, fashion, and dining.
⏱️A ride on the Ferris Wheel takes 15 minutes to complete
🏯Iconic landmarks such as Osaka Castle, Umeda Sky Building, Tsutenkaku, and Mount Ikoma can be seen on clear days.
🎟️Tickets can be pre-purchased online for your convenience
7️⃣Visit the 7th floor of the Hep Five Mall to board the Ferris Wheel
🌃Open from 11:00 am to 10:45 pm, offering both great day and nighttime views of Osaka.

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Accessing the Hep Five Ferris Wheel

The Hep Five Ferris Wheel is located only a few minutes’ walk from JR Osaka Station. It is also located in the Hep Five Shopping Mall, which is about a 3-minute walk from Osaka Station. The ticket desk is located on the 7th floor of the Hep Five mall.

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