Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris Wheel
At 369 feet (107.5 meters), the Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris wheel in Yokohama is one of the largest in Japan. During the day it has panoramic views of the entire region and Tokyo Bay. On very clear days you can even see Shinjuku and Mt. Fuji from the top. There are 60 gondolas which seat 8 people each, including two clear gondolas which allow you to see in all directions, and one wheelchair-accessible gondola. It takes 15 minutes for the Ferris wheel to make a complete rotation.
Yokohama Cosmo World Christmas
As well as being an interesting ride, the Cosmo Clock tells time, and is the largest clock in the world. When it is dark, the spokes are lit up in rainbow colors, making different patterns of lights, so is an interesting addition to the night skyline.
View from the Yokohama Cosmo Ferris wheel
The Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris Wheel is part of the Cosmo World Amusement Park. Opening hours are usually 11 am to 9 pm, closed most Thursdays, though times sometimes vary by an hour or two. It is easy to reach by taking the JR Keihin Tohoku line to Sakuragicho Station. You can see the Ferris wheel when you exit the station, it is only a few minutes walk.
View of Yokohama from the Clock Ferris Wheel
Information about Cosmo World can be found on the Yokohama Visitors’ Website: http://www.welcome.city.yokohama.jp/eng/travel/things_to_do/attractions_activities/yokohama_cosmo_world.html
photos by:
PhoTones_TAKUMA &
Stéfan,
fesek,
Jorge Lascar
