HEP FIVE Ferris wheels

If you have the Amazing Osaka pass, you get to ride this for free! The ferris wheel was new and modern and afforded great views of the city. Unfortunately, the doors were kind of cloudy which impaired photography. There were attached decals on the sides of the gondolas which showed the nearby landmarks.

Actually I hate Ferris Wheels but I have been to the Hep 5 Ferris Wheel around 3 – 4 times already.
I usually take friends or guest here to show them what Osaka looks like from above. It gives a really nice view of northern Osaka specially on a clear night.
Of course this is also a great place to have a nice quiet romantic date :).
Check it out when you are in Osaka, not very hard to find that gigantic red ferris wheel on top of the building.

We went up on a rainy night, not the most ideal weather to be in. Basically you would be looking at a pixelated night view of Osaka/​Umeda. The best part of this Ferris wheel ride is the speakers that are provided in each car, where you could just dj away and personalize the experience. I imagine this would be pretty romantic if you’re with your special someone! Or, just make it a party with a few good friends.
Cost: 500 JPY per person per ride
Duration: approx. 15 min (I actually think it was shorter than 15 though)

Ferris wheel sitting atop the 7^th story of the Hep 5 building. It is beautifully lit up at night with an amazing view of the city. You can plug in your phone to the attached speakers to play your own music, which makes the experience more personal and memorable. The ferris wheel itself moves slow and I think the entire rotation is about 15 min. It is $ 5 per person. They take a pic of you prior to boarding and you can purchase it after if you’d like.

I will be completely honest about riding this. I needed to kill time before I traveled to Kyoto. I saw Hep 5 when I was wandering the city In the morning and figured it would be a good time killer.
The admission is nominal. You have your entry to your own observation box. As the ride goes higher, you have a good view of the city. It would have been better at night as the Osaka is beautiful in the evening.
If you enjoy large Ferris wheels, this one’s for you.

It’s funny to be writing a review for a ferris wheel in Osaka, Japan but this one was really pretty great.
From what I recall, it only costs like $ 7 USD and it was great.
The thing is sitting on top of a 7 story building in Osaka, it goes very slowly and — in a unique touch — has individual sound speakers in each car that you can plug into your iPhone for music while you go around. I was on my own, so it was fun to be able to jam to my own music in Japan for a bit while I enjoyed some good views of the city.

With increasing competition, Hep Five has managed to stand out as a decent shopping destination for young adults. Located in the Umeda district, it’s really easily accessible from Osaka and Umeda station.
Shopping wise, there’s a mix of mid to high-​end fashion, mainly targeting women, though there are some shops for men.
What Hep Five is really known for is the rooftop ferris wheel which has made this building somewhat of a landmark. It’s a pretty decent view at night and worth a visit if you enjoy high up views.
The floors on top of the restaurant is dominated by a Sega Joypolis featuring puri-​kura machines, small attractions (presumably ride-​based but we didn’t try them out), some arcades and UFO machines.

Its existence becomes the landmark of Osaka, which matches the temperament of the Osaka people. The bright red figure is said to symbolize showy preference of them. The Ferris wheel of round form is very pretty.
It became the considerable topic at first and I was not able to get on it immediately.
It was a cloudy day that I got on. I can look around it to Mount Ikoma and Akashi Bridge on the day when it is fine, but I was not able to watch it unfortunately due to unfavorable weather. But I was able to overlook cityscape of Osaka.
After all night is recommended. The illumination of the high-​rise building is like the heap of jewels in gleam.
You may enjoy a romantic night view.