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Hep 5 , a commercial and amusement complex crowned with a large red Ferris wheel is the new landmark of Osaka. Hep 5 is located in central Osaka and Osaka being a paradise for the shoppers, Hep 5, often ends up competing with other dazzling shopping destinations to attract the visitors' attention. Constructing a red Ferris wheel with a life size pink whale hanging inside amidst the upper floors of a shopping mall in the middle of an enormous city reflects a brilliant as well innovative concept. The Ferris wheel is referred as the Hep5 Ferris Wheel primarily because it is placed in the on the Hep 5 shopping center just beside Osaka Station. One of the easy to locate Hep5 is to come out of JRUmeda or the subway and follow signs to the Hankyu, across a rather busy crossing. There are almost 153 shops in Hep5 , Osaka and it comprises even western brand name outlets that are hardly available in other shopping destinations. The other shops also offer exquisite range of indigenous products. Hep5 is a grand shopping complex which includes stores like GAP, SNOOPY TOWN SHOP and DISNEY Store. Hep 5, Osaka has obligatory games arcade including a few interesting fun rides. Both the facility of the escalators as well as elevators with glass front is available here. A food court with fabulous choice of food and delicacies are offered to the visitors. People from all age group find it interesting to visit Hep 5, Osaka. This shopping complex caters to the requirements of all age group of people with variety of choices and needs. Children go crazy for the SNOOPY TOWN SHOP while the DISNEY Store remains crowded during the festive seasons and holidays and the GAP store provides a great collection of discounted clothes. The greatest attraction of Hep 5, Osaka is the sparkling innovative ride of the Ferris wheel into the upper floors of mall. The lower dimensions of the Ferris wheel actually dip into the Hep 5 shopping mall. Each gondola can accommodate 4 persons and each complete rotation takes 15 minutes. 52 gondolas are available in the Ferris wheel and it costs JPY700 to an individual. The entrance is on the 7 th floor of the shopping complex. All throughout the year the ride is air conditioned and it provides an exquisite overview of central Umeda district of Osaka. This ride is very refreshing and romantic for the entire family and is enjoyable in warm sunny daylight or in the dark night as the dazzling lights around the city offers an amazing view.
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