Aquariums are a staple tourist attraction throughout Japan. With the ocean surrounding the country on all sides, many coastal towns and cities around the country have an aquarium of some shape and size – be it the form of colossal aquariums such as the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan and the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, or smaller, more niche aquariums like the Miyajima Aquarium. Whether you are an avid aquarium lover, looking for something to keep the kids entertained, or simply just trying to find something to do to get out of the rain, aquariums in Japan offer great entertainment and fun for all ages.
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Osaka's most famous aquarium, housing whale sharks
Bifuka Sturgeon Museum
Small museum dedicated to the sturgeon fish
Enoshima Aquarium
Enchanting aquarium with jellyfish, dolphin shows, and Sagami Bay exhibits.
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
One of the world's best aquariums
Miyajima Aquarium
Small, family friendly aquarium on Miyajima
Otaru Aquarium
Small aquarium with dolphin and other marine animal shows
Hokkaido
Bifuka Sturgeon Museum
Small museum dedicated to the sturgeon fish
Otaru Aquarium
Small aquarium with dolphin and other marine animal shows
Kanto
Enoshima Aquarium
Enchanting aquarium with jellyfish, dolphin shows, and Sagami Bay exhibits.
Kansai
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Osaka's most famous aquarium, housing whale sharks
Chugoku
Miyajima Aquarium
Small, family friendly aquarium on Miyajima
Kyushu & Okinawa
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
One of the world's best aquariums
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