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Yokohama Cosmoworld

よこはまコスモワールド

Yokohama, Kanagawa · Kanto

The verdict

Best for: Toddlers (2–4), Children (5–11), Tweens & teens, Adults

Plan for: about 3 hours — Fits a Yokohama/Minato Mirai day-itinerary rather than a dedicated trip

Height limits: Vanish (water coaster) and thrill rides have height limits; many gentle rides and kids' zone

Signature attractions

  • Cosmo Clock 21 giant Ferris wheel (112.5 m, illuminated clock)
  • Vanish water roller coaster
  • kids' carnival zone
Best for
Toddlers (2–4), Children (5–11), Tweens & teens, Adults
Thrill level
★★★☆☆
Time needed
3h
Tickets
Free admission, pay-per-ride. Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris wheel ¥1,000/person; discount multi-ride ticket books available
Booking
Walk-up OK
English
★★★☆☆
Indoor / outdoor
outdoor
Confidence
Well-corroborated

Getting there: ~30-40 min from central Tokyo to Yokohama/Sakuragicho, then a short walk into Minato Mirai. Very easy urban access.

Ticket strategy: Free entry; individual ride tickets or ride-ticket booklets (cash at office, or e-ticket for Ferris wheel)

Express / priority access: None

Crowds: Popular evenings for the illuminated Ferris wheel and Minato Mirai night views; closed Thursdays (check calendar)

Best time to go: After dark for the illuminated skyline; combine with Minato Mirai sightseeing

Peak periods to avoid: Weekend evenings, holidays

Summer heat: Open-air urban park; nearby malls for indoor breaks

Food & dietary: Snack stalls on-site; abundant dining in surrounding Minato Mirai malls

Prams, access & sensory: Flat, compact, pram-friendly; easy for toddlers with gentle rides plus a few thrills

Family facilities: Nearby mall lockers and baby facilities; management office on ground floor of Ferris wheel building

Nearby accommodation: Many Minato Mirai/Yokohama hotels within walking distance

Editor’s note: Reconfirm volatile details (prices, hours, height limits) on the official site before launch.