Sky Dream Fukuoka

Sky Dream Fukuoka

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. 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 [http://www.fukuoka-now.com/] . ..."

General Admission

Ticket Prices:

:Adults: ¥800:High school student: ¥ 800:Elementary school student K-8th grade: ¥ 400

Group Rates (20 or more)

:Adults: ¥ 720 :High school student: ¥ 720 :Elementary school student K-8th grade: ¥ 360

Disabled person discount

:Adults: ¥600:High school student: ¥ 600:Elementary school student K-8th grade: ¥ 200

* Under of 4 years old is free

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.” ..." [http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/28/business/28wheels.html?ei=5088&en=cd1fdf1b24e4056e&ex=1343275200&adxnnl=1&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss&adxnnlx=1185594411-Vvn4gkKPE+uZBI6/xt4VPQ]

References

# [http://www.fukuoka-now.com/ Fukuoka Now!] February, 2003
# [http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/28/business/28wheels.html?ei=5088&en=cd1fdf1b24e4056e&ex=1343275200&adxnnl=1&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss&adxnnlx=1185594411-Vvn4gkKPE+uZBI6/xt4VPQ The Bigger Ferris Wheels Get, the More Cash Flows] "New York Times", July 28, 2007

External links

* [http://www.evergreenmarinoa.com/html/sd.html Sky Dream webpage] (Japanese)
* [http://www.jal.com/world/en/guidetojapan/city_information/fuk/see/ JAL Guide to Fukuoka] - Marinoa City Fukuoka
* [http://www.marinoacity.com/ Marinoa City] (Japanese)


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