Cosmo Clock 21 — Attraction in Yokohama

A Day at Cosmo Tower, Yokohama Cosmo Tower in Yokohama is truly a place where you can spend an entire day soaking in beauty and fun. I visited recently, and it was an unforgettable experience.

We reached in the afternoon and began with a gondola ride. The ticket costs ¥1,000 per person, and what I found very thoughtful was that each gondola is reserved for one family or one individual ,they don’t mix different groups of people. I found that to be a very empathetic gesture.

The gondola slowly climbed to a height of 369 feet, and the view from the top was simply mind-blowing. During the 15 minute ride, we enjoyed sweeping 360° views of Yokohama city, the harbor, the Minato Mirai skyline, Yokohama Bay Bridge, The museum and children’s park .everything looked utterly beautiful.

As evening approached, we decided to go for a second ride to see Yokohama illuminated at night. This time, we were lucky to get a transparent gondola, which made the experience even more magical. Though the queue was overwhelming it took us almost 50 minutes to an hour to get into Gondola, but it was worth the wait.

Right below the Ferris wheel, there’s an open air restaurant where you sit back, enjoy meal, and soak in the lively atmosphere of the place.

When the gondola began to rise, the city sparkled like a scene from a fairy tale. The lights, reflections, and cool night breeze created a mind blowing atmosphere. From above, I noticed something truly spectacular ,the seats placed below the Ferris wheel, where people relax and watch the fun, glowed in vibrant shades of purple & Pink at night. It was an enchanting sight to watch those lights shining like jewels from the height of the gondola.

Fun Facts about Cosmo Clock 21 Number of Gondolas: 60 Capacity per Gondola: 8 persons Total Capacity: 480 passengers at once Rotation Time: 15 minutes per full rotation Wheelchair Accessible: Yes ♿ Ticket Cost: ¥1,000 per person Best Time to Visit: Just before sunset, when you can enjoy both daylight views and the dazzling nighttime...

You don’t need a map to find the Cosmo Clock 21. You just follow the glow.

At night, it’s less a Ferris wheel and more a pulse: a 112-meter halo of color that marks the rhythm of Yokohama’s waterfront. I stood by the canal and watched the lights shift from emerald to gold, the LED veins rippling across the spokes like some massive cybernetic sunflower. And in the middle of it all, a digital clock that tells you it’s 19:56, as if time itself had joined the performance.

It is both old-school and futuristic: first built in '89, it was the world’s largest Ferris wheel & the first to double as a timepiece. But up close, it feels timeless. Couples lean on the railings, teens take selfies, and every few minutes someone mutters the same word in any language: “Wow.”

I didn’t ride it. Didn’t need to. Some things you appreciate better from a distance: the reflection shimmering on the bay, the faint hum of the amusement park below, the city skyline playing backup vocals.

Yokohama doesn’t need a monument; it has this glowing circle in the dark. Proof that sometimes, a city’s soul isn’t in its towers, but in the things that make you...

Yokohama Ferris Wheel 🎡 is the one of well known and famous giant wheel in Japan. You can enjoy the ride at a considerable height. You can get a full view of Yokohama City in Japan. As well as a best view of Yokohama Bay Bridge. Entrance for the amusement park is free and each rides have different level rates. For this ride it costs only 900¥ per each and free for below 3 years. Tickets can buy from the ticket counters in amusement park. Vehicle parking is available very near to the amusement park. This amusement park doesn’t have it’s own vehicle parking. You have to park your vehicle at municipal parking and it costs less than 1500¥ for likely 3 hours. First 30 minutes will start with 260¥. Many different games and rides available upon wishes in the amusement park. Night time in the Ferris wheels will make you a different level of experience. In the wheel each pod can be suitable for small family. Like with 3-4 members. Couples can be able to get separated pods. Staffs are maintaining hygiene at every pod after a ride. So you don’t want to worry about corona fear. 😉!! Have a...