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Redhorse Osaka Wheel, Japan: what it is and when to go
Redhorse Osaka Wheel is a Ferris wheel in Japan (レッドホース オオサカホイール) (Osaka). Interests: With kids. The best time to visit is February to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 40. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Ferris wheel in Japan · With kids
- Local name
- レッドホース オオサカホイール
- Where
- Japan
- Best time
- February to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- KIX Osaka, 50 km as the crow flies
- Website
- osaka-wheel.com
- Coordinates
- 34.80646, 135.53479
What it is and where
Redhorse Osaka Wheel is a Ferris wheel in Japan (レッドホース オオサカホイール) (Osaka). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Osaka, where this site lists 187 more places to see, 9.3 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 34.80646, 135.53479; the nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX, Osaka), 50 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the With kids places in Japan. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Redhorse Osaka Wheel is February to May and October to November.
- JanPossible9:54
- FebBest time10:44
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:53
- MayBest time13:49
- JunPossible14:19
- JulPossible14:07
- AugPossible13:19
- SepPossible12:12
- OctBest time11:06
- NovBest time10:08
- DecPossible9:40
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 40. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Japan
To enter Japan there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport covering your whole stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Japan checklist. Currency: Japanese yen (JPY); plugs: Type A and B · 100 V · 50/60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 119 ambulance and fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- NifrelWith kids · Wildlife106 m
- anipoWith kids156 m
- National Museum of EthnologyMuseum and research institute in Japan838 m
- Church of the LightChapel in Ibaraki, Osaka Prefecture designed by Tadao Ando1.4 km
- Sōji-jiBuddhist temple in Ibaraki, Osaka prefecture, Japan4.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Japan guide.
More in Japan: With kids
- Tokyo Disneyland: theme park in Japan, owned by The Oriental Land Company
- Universal Studios Japan: theme park in Osaka, Japan
- Ueno Zoo: zoo in Tokyo, Japan
- Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium: aquarium in Okinawa, Japan
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan: aquarium in Osaka, Japan
- Jigokudani Monkey Park: hot springs area with large population of wild snow monkeys
Every Japan place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Redhorse Osaka Wheel?
It is a Ferris wheel in Japan (レッドホース オオサカホイール in the local language). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Redhorse Osaka Wheel?
February to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 40.
How do you get to Redhorse Osaka Wheel?
The nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX), 50 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Japan is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Japan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Nifrel, anipo, National Museum of Ethnology. The rest is in the Japan guide.
Keep reading
- Osaka187 places to see in and around Osaka, Japan: Osaka Castle, Shitennō-ji, Universal Studios Japan. Best time: February to May and October to November.
- With kids294 places for with kids in Japan, from Tokyo Disneyland to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: February to May and October to November. Each with its own season by a
- JapanBefore travelling to Japan: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days with a valid passport.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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