Ferris Wheel Kururin — Attraction in Matsuyama

I came at night and found it difficult to reach the Ferris Wheel because there are no signs. It's located on the top floor of the train station / shopping mall. From the ground floor on the street, you have to enter into a non-assuming foyer where the elevators are located (all the stores will be closed but you can enter the building fine). Take the elevators to the top floor, and you should see the ferris wheel there.

I have no idea what the pricing scheme is, but I paid 500 JPY after showing them my passport.

The wheel takes about 20 minutes to go around. I was surprised that the wheel seems quite old - the windows of my cabin were scratched and dirty.

If you have spare time, it's fun to do. But don't set expectations too high for...

Big wheel keep on turning. Good views of Matsuyama from high up, including across to the castle. Note that it is still open for a couple of hours after the shopping centre shuts, so you have to find the correct entrance if you're going for an evening visit. It is signposted, but looks closed...

A great place to view the entirety of Matsuyama. Place wasn't crowded at all even though we went on a public holiday. Normal tickets are ¥800 for a normal car and ¥1300 for a gondola. However, we didn't have to pay anything because they provide the ride for free if its your birthday...