All Reviews of Dotonbori Giant Ferris Wheel Ebisu Tower

Along Osaka’s Dotonbori Canal, it’s absolutely impossible to miss the massive yellow Ferris wheel built right into the exterior of the Don Quijote building—the Dotonbori Giant Ferris Wheel, “Ebisu Tower”! In the center is a huge statue of Ebisu, the god of fortune, holding a fishing rod and grinning from ear to ear. Together with the eye-catching yellow-and-black track, it perfectly captures Osaka’s over-the-top, humorous, and energetic character. Even just taking photos from across the canal makes for an impressive sight!
The wildest thing about this Ferris wheel is that it’s one of the world’s rare “oval-track Ferris wheels”! As the gondola slowly rises, your view gradually gets higher along the track, putting the entire Dotonbori Canal, sightseeing boats cruising back and forth, the famous Glico Running Man sign, and the dense sea of neon lights below you. Especially when it lights up at night, the dazzling cityscape and reflections on the river blend together. Looking down over the entire sleepless city from high above inside the gondola, with such a wide-open view, is an absolute thrill!

I especially recommend riding the Ferris wheel at night. As it slowly rises, you can look down over Dotonbori, taking in the brightly lit city, flashing neon signs, lively streets, and dazzling nightscape of Osaka.

Besides shopping and eating your way through Dotonbori, don’t forget to look up at this super unique oval Ferris wheel!
Hop on Don Quijote’s Ebisu Tower, and in 15 minutes you can take in the streets around Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi from above. It’s especially gorgeous at night when all the neon lights are on.
After the ride, you can head straight into Don Quijote to restock and pick up souvenirs. Night views and shopping all in one stop—definitely a must-add to any Osaka itinerary!

You can see all of Dotonbori from up there, and at night when the lights come on, the vibe is amazing.
It’s not a super tall Ferris wheel, but since it’s right in the heart of lively Dotonbori, the night view hits different.
Great to try if you’re in the area!

This Ferris wheel is seriously so cool! It’s built right onto the outside of the building, and you get to look out over Dotonbori while you ride.
The night view is next-level.