After Nine Years Not Operated, The Unique Rides in Osaka This Year Ready to Entertain Tourists

By : Chodijah Febriyani And Aldi Firhand A | Wednesday, January 10 2018 - 23:05 IWST

Ferris Wheel Dotonbori, Ride Games in Osaka, Japan (Photo: cnn.com)
Ferris Wheel Dotonbori, Ride Games in Osaka, Japan (Photo: cnn.com)

INDUSTRY.co.id - Osaka - Some tourists who have visited Osaka, Japan must have seen a unique rides in the region that is famous in its time, the Ferris Wheel in the form of a bright square if at night located along the Dotonbori River area.

Quoted from cnn travel, Wednesday (10/1/2018), a vehicle built in 2005 but, closed in 2008 due to mechanical errors.

After receiving many years of requests from customers who want to ride the ferris wheel or known to Dotonbori Wheel again, the owner decided to resume operations this year.

The 77.4-meter (254-foot) highway holds 32 gondolas, each of which can accommodate four passengers. It takes 15 minutes to get on this ride.

Once opened this year, the Ferris Wheel Dotonburi rides can be one of the tourist destinations of travelers who visit Osaka, Japan. In addition to these rides, tourists can visit also to the largest discount store in Japan is Don Quijote which opened 24 hours non-stop.

The tourists can buy various items, souvenirs to snacks and light snacks. Interestingly, this store offers cheaper prices and the goods are tax-free.

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