Sky Dream Fukuoka
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Sky Dream Fukuoka is a Ferris wheel at Evergreen Marinoa (Kyūshū's largest outlet mall) in the city of Fukuoka, Japan. It has a diameter of 112 meters, and stands 120 meters high, making it the largest Ferris wheel in Japan. When it was opened in December 2001, it was the largest in Asia and second largest in the world (after the London Eye). One revolution takes approximately 20 minutes, and it is possible for couples to reserve a gondola for two entire revolutions. A smaller Ferris wheel stands nearby.
- "... At night when all lit up it is a very friendly sight[1]. ..."
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[edit] General Admission
[edit] Ticket Prices:
- Adults: ¥800
- High school student: ¥ 800
- Elementary school student K-8th grade: ¥ 400
[edit] Group Rates (20 or more)
- Adults: ¥ 720
- High school student: ¥ 720
- Elementary school student K-8th grade: ¥ 360
[edit] Disabled person discount
- Adults: ¥600
- High school student: ¥ 600
- Elementary school student K-8th grade: ¥ 200
- Under of 4 years old is free
[edit] Why The Ferris Wheel Remains Popular
Amorous couples on a date treasure the 20 minutes of kissing time a circuit takes. Couples can get a photo souvenir of their ride for ¥ 1000. The Gondolas are all air conditioned with access for wheelchair bound patrons.
- "...The new wheels also spin more slowly, allowing passengers to board without the wheel’s being stopped. The 394-foot Sky Dream Fukuoka in Japan even advertises this lazy pace as a selling point — it helps ensure “maximum kissing time.” ..." [2]
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Sky Dream webpage (Japanese)
- JAL Guide to Fukuoka - Marinoa City Fukuoka
- Marinoa City (Japanese)
