The Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan 海遊館 was voted best aquarium in Asia by TripAdvisor users and is ranked as the 13th best aquarium in the world. The walk-through aquarium displays marine life in several habitats comprising 27 tanks in over 15 main exhibits. Habitats are themed from the Ring of Fire area of the Pacific Ocean recreating the natural environment of the surrounding ocean. The Kaiyūkan contains several interactive and world-leading exhibits to enhance the experience and provide an educational resource for visitors.
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan Exterior
Kaiyūkan is located in the ward of Minato in Osaka, Japan, near Osaka Bay and is about a five-minute walk from Osakako Station on the Osaka Municipal Subway Chūō Line, and is next to the Tempozan Ferris Wheel.
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan Amazing views
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Otter at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Brown jellyfish at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan friendly crustacean
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TripAdvisor review:
“One of the best Aquariums” – 5 of 5 stars – Reviewed 6 February 2015 – Visited October 2014
Osaka Aquarium is probably one of the best I’ve ever visited. The whole complex is located in four floors – each showcasing species from different regions of world. The route starts from the top and you slowly walk around a winding ramp down to the ground floor. Osaka Aquarium has some really exotic species of fish in one of the largest fish tanks of the world.
Also in the aquarium are otters, penguins and seals. The scheduled feeding times of these animals can be found on their website in English.
An excellent educational experience for kids and adults alike. Don’t miss the giant spider crabs!!
A very well maintained complex. Friendly and helpful staff. English pamphlets available at the ticket counter. Wheelchair accessible.
Reviewed by kixguy from Osaka, Japan.
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan big tank viewpoint
海遊館 seal
海遊館 ray and helper fish
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海遊館的入 aquarium tunnel
Phantasms at Osaka Aquarium
Osaka Aquarium KAIYUKAN hammerhead shark
Kaiyukan shy fish
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Penguin at Kaiyukan
TripAdvisor review:
“If you plan on spending some time in Osaka, please pay this Aquarium a visit. It was a couple of metro stations away from city center. The Aquarium is ginormous in size. Variety of aquatic species found. So fun and yet so relaxing at the same time. It’s for all ages. I find it took away some of the stress we had as tourists always on our feet and travelling from one place to another. We got to just enjoy this at our own pace and see another side of Japan. The huge aquarium in the middle of the building is many floors high, and the it was easy to navigate through.” – Trisha_Andrea from Canada
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