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A colorful tall Palette Town Ferris Wheel is the best ride in Odaiba, located in the heart of Odaiba, the best tourist spot of Koto Ward in Tokyo. Odaiba is an artificial island surrounded by Tokyo Bay.
Odaiba Island was built for defensive purposes in 1850. However, Odaiba is one of Tokyo’s business, recreation, and tourist spots.
Palette Town is one of the most tourist attractions of Odaiba, with several entertainment facilities for children and adults, such as the landmark Gundam Statue, Megaweb Toyota City Showcase, TeamLab Borderless, and Ferris Wheel, Miraikan, the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, etc.
In Japanese, this Ferris Wheel is known as Daikanransha, which means ‘A Giant Sky Wheel.’
Features of Ferris Wheel:
1) A fantastic, non-stop, thrilling 16 minutes ride on the Daikanransha.
2)See-through flooring with clear glass (4 person capacity).
3)Normal gondolas with red and white colored (6 person capacity).
4)177 meters in diameter with 115 meters high.
5) Best ride in Odaiba
Brief background:
The Odaiba Palette Town Ferris Wheel is considered the symbol of Odaiba. It is the second-highest Ferris Wheel in Tokyo after Kasai Rinkai Park Ferris Wheel or Daiya to Hana no Daikanransha(Diamond and Flower Ferris Wheel) located in Kasai Rinkai Park.
Odaiba Ferris Wheel is 115 meters high and 177 meters in diameter. It was inaugurated in 1999, and during that period, it was the biggest Ferris Wheel in the world.
However, the Millennium Wheel or London Eye took the first position in 2000. It was made in London’s South Bank of the River Thames. The Millenium carried its first passengers on February 1, 2000, and opened for the public on March 9, 2000.
But, in two decades, many Ferris Wheels were developed. Recently,
Ain Dubai in the United Arab Emirates became the world’s tallest Ferris Wheel with 250 meters (820ft) height, which opened in October 2021, breaking the record of High Roller in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Tokyo from Space:
Viewing Tokyo from the space is always fantastic and thrilling. Palette Town Ferris Wheel in Odaiba can provide riders stunning views of the capital of Japan full 16 minutes non-stop.
Breathtaking views of beautiful Odaiba and some of the areas of Tokyo make riders non-stop-taking photos. Most of the riders cannot stop shouting with joy.
Besides, the beautiful Skytree Tower, Tokyo Tower, Odaiba Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Gate Bridge, and Haneda Airport views offer extra joy to the wheel riders.
Moreover, during the clear sky, the tallest mountain of Japan is seen from the top of the Odaiba Ferris Wheel.
On the other hand, the wheel looks even more beautiful at night. About 120,000 neon tubes lit up after sunset. People called it Odaiba illuminated Palette Town Ferris Wheel.
How to buy Ferris Wheel Tickets:
Odaiba Palette Town Ferris Wheel is very popular among tourists. People can see it from far; whenever they see it and wish to ride and view it from the top of the wheel.
Besides, the ticket price is low. It cost only ¥1,000 (Japanese yen). But the counter under the wheel is narrow and small.
On the other hand, tickets are machine-based. Visitors have to put money inside the machine, and tickets will come out. Sometimes, aged people take time to purchase tickets.
Even it also takes time for non-Japanese visitors. But, of course, there is no problem staff is always here and very helpful.
But waiting in the queue for tickets sometimes is not easy. Therefore, it is better to purchase tickets online because the price is the same.
Many travel agents sell it. However, a very famous travel website KLOOK also sells it. The good thing is if visitors somehow cancel the trip and are free to cancel the booking tickets before 24 hours. It is free cancellation:
Buy online Palette Town Ferris Wheel tickets from KLOOK HERE.
Souvenirs for friends:
The Ferris Wheel should be memorable. Therefore, some visitors buy souvenirs with Ferris Wheel to keep their memory.
Most tourists buy Palette Town Ferris Wheel marks souvenirs for their family members and friends. In addition, there are some shops at Palette Town where such souvenirs are available.
Hotels nearby Ferris Wheel:
There are many good hotels in Odaiba nearby Palette Town Ferris Wheel. However, Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba and Hilton Tokyo Odaiba are the best hotels in Odaiba.
These two hotels are in the right location with a huge area, reasonable rooms, and better customer service.
At the same time, access to these hotels is very easy. Staying in two hotels has many advantages of experiencing Odaiba. The Odaiba area transforms into a beautiful planet in the night.
Therefore, spending a night in Odaiba means no hurry to return to the room, and visitors can enjoy the town until midnight.
Check a room with Booking.com for your Odaiba trip.
Opening Hours :
Monday- Friday: 11: 00-21: 00
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 11: 00-22: 00
However, the last reception is 20 minutes before the closing time.
Admission fees:
Junior high school students & above: ¥1,000.
4 years old- elementary school students: ¥500.
What to know:
Before visiting the Palette Town Ferris Wheel in Tokyo
should be remembered some essential points below:
1) Each gondola ride takes about 16 minutes
2) Each gondola can hold up to 6 passengers
3) Children ages three and below are free.
4) Children below the age of 6 must be accompanied by a guardian age 13 and above to board the Ferris wheel.
5) Pets are not allowed on the Ferris wheel.
6) Two types of gondolas, clear and non-clear. Clear gondolas are fewer
7) Food and smoking are not allowed on the Ferris wheel.
8) The Ferris wheel may close for maintenance or bad weather
How to access:
By train:
a) Aomi station (Yurikamome Line)
1-minute walk
b) Tokyo Teleport Station (Rinkai Line)
3 minutes walk
By car:
Parking name:
Two parking
Times Palette Town Parking
Times Venus Fort Parking
business hours: 24 hours
Fees:
Monday-Friday: 500 yen/hour and after every 30 minutes 250 yen
Saturdays and holidays: 600 yen/hour and after every 30 minutes 300 yen
Address :
Palette Town Ferris Wheel
1 Chome-3-10 Aomi, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0064
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