The 12 Best Aquariums in Japan

1.Naha: North Okinawa Sightseeing Tour & Churaumi Aquarium

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 472 reviews · 10h 30m · from $50Our pick

Travel from Naha to North Okinawa by comfortable coach, with admissions included at Churaumi Aquarium, Nago Pineapple Park, and Cape Manzamo. You will have an audio guide in English or Japanese, free time at each stop, and help from a tour attendant. Guides such as Yuhi and Uchida-san have earned warm praise for keeping the day on schedule.

“We enjoyed this trip very much. Yuhi, our guide was awesome. Appreciate that her well spoken English made us understood all information she gave us (rarely happened to us) so we didn’t have to constantly asked each other “what did she said” and that made the trip so much more enjoyable. Yuhi also did a great job keeping our trip’s time schedule. Last but not least her great spirit & energy. We have been to Japan many times and have taken many day tours and today was hand down the best one we have ever taken.”

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2.Tokyo: Art Aquarium Museum GINZA Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 278 reviews · 1 day · from $17

Visit Art Aquarium Museum GINZA inside Ginza Mitsukoshi for a one-hour art show built around goldfish, colored light, music, and scent. You can photograph the displays, watch seasonal changes through the year, and see a modern version of Edo-period goldfish appreciation. Admission is $17, with free entry for up to two young children per adult.

“This was a great addition to my last day in Tokyo. Located inside a department store, it was easy to find. I spent maybe 30 minutes walking around and take pictures. I had tickets midweek and at 1030am so only few other people were present and I was able to take beautiful pictures without interrupting others. The gift store had wonderful souvenirs.”

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3.Okinawa Churaumi or Tropical, Kouri American Village BusTour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 140 reviews · 10h 30m · from $45

Spend about 10.5 hours touring Okinawa by comfortable coach, with smartphone audio guidance and stops at Churaumi Aquarium or Tropical Dream Center, Kouri Island, Okashigoten, Cape Manza, and American Village. Choose from three pickup points in Naha or Chatan, and store luggage in the bus trunk.

“We loved this bus tour. Our tour guide, Go, was the best. Thoughtful, Kind, knowledgeable and professional. The Bus was clean and comfortable. The audio was interesting, the driver was cautious and efficient. The sights and stops were wonderful. It was our best day in Okinawa.”

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4.Okinawa: Churaumi Aquarium, Ryukyu Village & Manza Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 118 reviews · from $50

Ride from central Naha to Okinawa’s top northern sights with GPS audio guidance on your smartphone. You’ll have 150 minutes at Churaumi Aquarium, visit Okashigoten and Ryukyu Village, see Manza Cape, and enjoy one drink at Hoshino Resorts Banta Cafe.

“The tour guide was barely understandable, partly because of the mask he always wore. His English skills were pretty poor. His monotonous way of speaking was also a pain. We didn't get any important info!”

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5.Tokyo: Sumida Aquarium Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 70 reviews · 1 day · from $17

Spend a relaxed day at Sumida Aquarium, where you can sit beside shifting water, chat with breeding staff, and watch penguins, eels, and goldfish. The aquarium is compact rather than sprawling, so it suits a calm Tokyo break more than an all-day museum marathon.

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6.Okinawa HIP-HOP BUS B – 1 Course Tour (Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $59Top rated

Travel from Naha to Cape Manza, Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Tropical Dream Center, Bise Fukugi Tree Road, and Mihama American Village. Your $59.46 ticket includes admissions, transport, bottled water, WiFi, and a multilingual audio guide. English guide service can vary, so plan to use the audio system.

“Excellent trip both guide and driver were knowledgeable, competent and friendly. Our guide, Koko, was amazing in her descriptions and history and her English was easy to understand for those of us who did not speak Japanese. I cannot sRead more”

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7.Tokyo: Sunshine Aquarium Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 55 reviews · 1 day · from $16Best value

Spend a day exploring Sunshine Aquarium on the rooftop of Sunshine City in Ikebukuro. See penguins swimming above the city, enjoy water-and-greenery displays, and enter with a prepaid QR code on your reserved date. The aquarium is wheelchair accessible, but food and drinks cost extra.

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8.<1Dya Tour>Churaumi Aquarium, Cape Manzamo, American Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 20 reviews · 11 hours · from $61

Travel from Naha or Chatan to Cape Manzamo, Ocean Expo Park, Churaumi Aquarium, Bise Fukugi Tree Road, and American Village. Your package includes entry fees, Okinawa soba lunch, transport, and multilingual audio guidance, though the full day has tight stop times.

“Il y avait trop d’endroit à visiter pour la même excursion. J’aurai préféré avoir plus de temps à chacune des activités et avoir moins d’activités. La visite du village et l’endroit des vieux arbres devrait être retiré à mon avis. J’ai apprécié les autres endroits. Le bus était propre et ponctuel. La guide était gentille.”

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9.Kobe: Urban Aquarium AQUARIUM×ART átoa Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · 1 day · from $16

Visit Kobe’s átoa aquarium with a one-day entry ticket and explore eight art-filled zones featuring about 100 aquatic species. See goldfish and koi in a Japanese garden setting, learn about conservation, and watch a laser performance around Japan’s largest spherical aquarium. A bus combo is also available.

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10.Okinawa: Bus Tour to Churaumi Aquarium with Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 20 reviews · from $61

Spend a full day touring Okinawa without renting a car. You’ll ride from Naha or Chatan to Kariyushi Beach, Bise Fukugi Tree Road, Churaumi Aquarium, and Mihama American Village. The multilingual audio guide adds context, while aquarium admission and the glass boat ride are included.

“Nel complesso buona, la guida cordiale e molto simpatica, ho avuto modo di scambiare aneddoti di vita quotidiana e confrontarsi con le nostre rispettive culture. Autista eccellente. Visita al parco carina, ma visto altri acquari nel mondo, alcuni decisamente superiori. Nel complesso una buona gita, che comprendeva altri tre step : ottima qualità prezzo.”

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11.Okinawa Full Tour: Castle, Manza, Kouri, Aquarium & American

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 10 hours · from $228

Spend about 10 to 11 hours with Jan on a private Okinawa car tour tailored to your interests. Start anywhere on the island, adjust the route as you go, and combine castles, beaches, Kouri Island, Churaumi Aquarium, WWII sites, and American Village without driving or parking yourself.

“We had an amazing private tour with Jan through Manza, Kouri Island, the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, and Pineapple Land. Jan was friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly flexible, adjusting the day to fit our pace and interests. Every stop was beautiful, and the experience felt relaxed yet perfectly organized. Highly recommend this tour and Jan for anyone wanting a seamless, personalized way to explore Okinawa.”

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12.Tokyo Art Aquarium Museum E-Ticket with optional Tokyo Metro Pass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $29

Visit Art Aquarium Museum GINZA inside Ginza Mitsukoshi for a 1 to 2 hour walk through glowing tanks, flowers, music, fragrance, and graceful Japanese goldfish displays. Choose an admission ticket alone or add a Tokyo Metro Pass for easier city sightseeing.

“This was such a relaxing experience and was very interesting to see how they arranged all of the goldfish. It was particularly beautiful because they incorporated cherry blossoms.”

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