Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

7 years ago

Viewing the world-class water tank which replicates the marine environment of Pacific Ocean at “Kaiyukan”

World-class aquarium which reproduces the environment of the Pacific Ocean.
30,000 animals and fishes of 620 species are being displayed. There is Pacific Ocean exhibition where the popular whale shark and mobula ray are displayed, and Aqua Gate, a tunnel-shaped display where tropical fishes are displayed.
Moreover, there is Antartica display with penguins and an interactive area where visitors can actually touch sharks and rays, allowing visitors to enjoy the great experience.

Exploring the Pacific Ocean

Based on the theme of “living together with other animals”, the aquarium tries to replicate the realistic environment of the ocean.
The message underneath this exhibit is to allow visitors to recognize the beauty of life and the importance of the natural environment.

The star of Kaiyukan, whale shark

Name of the facility: Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Address: 1-1-10, Kaigandori, Minato-ward, Osaka-shi

Tell: 06-6576-5501

URL: http://www.kaiyukan.com/

Nearest station: Osakako Station (Osaka Metro Chuo line)▶5 min. walk from exit 1

Nearest bus stop: ■Tempozan Harbor Village (Osaka city bus) Right by the stop.
※Line 88 from Osaka station, Line 60 from Nanba station bound for Tempozan

■Kaiyukan (Nankai bus) Right by the stop.
※Only available on weekends (Available every day during summer)

■Tempozan (Limousine bus from Kansai International Airport

Business hours: 10 am-8 pm (Last entry at 7 pm)
※Time may vary based on the season.

Admission fee: Adult (High school student, 16 years old and above): 2,300 yen
Child (Elementary, Middle school student): 1,200 yen
Infant (4 years old and above): 600 yen
Senior (60 years old and above): 2,000 yen ※ID required