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One of the world's largest aquariums that will make you want to go back again and again.
Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2020, this aquarium is located in Osaka. The aquarium, which recreates the natural environment surrounding the Pacific Ocean, is home to a total of 620 species and 30,000 living things.
After passing through the "Aqua Gate," a tunnel-shaped aquarium where tropical fish swim, visitors can take an escalator up to the 8th floor and walk down a slope to see various creatures in a large aquarium. Each of the aquariums is a sight to behold, including the“Antarctica" with its penguins, the "Tasman Sea," where you will be welcomed by Pacific white-sided dolphin, The "Great Barrier Reef," where colorful fishes swim around, and the "Coast of Chile," where you will be amazed by the sight of sardines swimming in schools in one direction.
The main attraction is the "Pacific Ocean” tank, where whale sharks and other large sharks and rays live together. With a depth of 9 meters, a maximum length of 34 meters, and a water volume of 5,400 tons, this huge tank will give you a feeling of being under the sea as you watch the fishes swim by. The new "Jellyfish" area is also popular, where you can be healed by the graceful swaying jellyfishes in the space that looks like a galaxy.
You can enter the aquarium as many times as you like on the same day by completing the re-entry procedure. If you enter after 5:00 p.m. The lighting is a little darker and the atmosphere is more romantic. You can also take a peek at the night life of the fish, such as those that are active during the day but are more relaxed.
For those who want to know more about the creatures, the audio guide is recommended. You can take your time to observe the creatures while listening to the explanations with special earphones (Rental fee: 800 yen per unit).
An eye-catching and unique appearance
The "Aqua Gate" gives visitors a sense of the beginning of their journey under the sea.
The lively "Antarctica" tank, where the aquarium's popular penguins gather.
The "Pacific Ocean" tank, the largest in the museum, is overwhelmed by the majestic sight of whale sharks swimming in it.
The flickering jellyfish have a soothing effect on us, and we can't help but stare at them.
If your timing is right, you may even be able to catch them at mealtime!
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The exhibits are really thoughtfully designed, recreating different natural ocean environments. Each area makes you feel like you're actually in the animals' natural habitats.
It was super crowded during summer vacation. I skipped a lot of animal areas because there were just too many people.
This is the top aquarium in Asia and it's perfect for bringing kids.
Kaiyukan is one of the largest aquariums in the world, with a huge variety of marine animals. The central tank really grabs your attention! It's about a 45-minute train ride from central Osaka, so getting there is pretty convenient.
There are plenty of restrooms and seats everywhere inside. It's really thoughtful and convenient, especially for seniors who might get tired and need to rest.
