Cosmo Clock 21 is a 112.5 metre tall ferris wheel at the Cosmo World amusement park in the

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district of

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, Japan. When it first opened, it was the

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, until the completion of the Igosu 108 in

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, Japan, in 1992.

History and specifications

Built for the

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in 1989, Cosmo Clock 21 was originally constructed with a height of . In 1997 the structure was dismantled, then in 1999 relocated onto a taller base which increased its overall height to .Senyo Kogyo Co, Ltd. - Cosmo Clock 21
Cosmo Clock 21 has 60 passenger cars, each capable of carrying up to eight people. One rotation of the diameter wheel takes 15 minutes.

Coordinates

* 1st (107.5 m tall) installation, completed 1989, dismantled 1997: ? * 2nd (112.5 m tall) installation, completed 1999:

Gallery

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References

{{Ferris wheel Ferris wheels in Japan Buildings and structures in Yokohama Tourist attractions in Yokohama Amusement rides introduced in 1989 1989 establishments in Japan Minato Mirai 21