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Great Aquariums in Japan

By Shizuko Mishima, About.com

Hakkeijima Aquarium

Hakkeijima Aquarium

Photo (c) Shizuko Mishima

Watching colorful fish swim in a fish tank is relaxing, isn't it? When the weather is hot, it might cool you down, too. If you are visiting Japan with kids and are looking for fun things to do, visit one of aquariums. I list great and fun aquariums to visit in Japan.

  • Aqua Museum at Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise
    It's a three-story aquarium with over 100,000 sea creatures. Visitors can walk through the "Aqua Tube" which is an underwater tunnel.
    Admission: Adults 2,450 yen / Junior high & elementary school students 1,400 yen / Children (4 years - ) 700 yen

  • Ikebukuro Sunshine International Aquarium
    This aquarium is located inside a tall building in the middle of Tokyo. It features rare sea creatures in natural setting.

  • Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium
    Sea creatures can be viewed in some themed areas; Marine life Around Japan, Deep Sea Gallery, Tropical Marine Life, Australian Freshwater Life, and Antarctic Marine Life. Also, dolphin and killer whale performances attract many visitors.

  • Toba Aquarium
    It's one of the largest aquariums in the world. There are over 800 kinds of sea and river creatures in the water tank.

  • Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
    This aquarium recreated 15 regions along the Ring of Fire (Pan Pacific Volcanic Zone) with diverse creatures in the Pacific Ocean. It exhibits fish, plants, reptiles, birds, mammals, and lots more. Guided tours are available.

  • Churaumi Aquarium at Okinawa Ocean Expo Park
    It recreates the oceans of Okinawa. You can see whale sharks, manta rays, and living corals in the large acrylic water tank.
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