Osaka Aquarium

Osaka Aquarium, also known as Kaiyukan, is probably Japan's best aquarium. It introduces various forms of life inhabiting the Pacific Rim in a well organized and impressive way. Marine life is displayed in 15 tanks, each representing a specific region of the Pacific Rim. The central tank, representing the Pacific Ocean, is nine meters deep and home to a whale shark, the aquarium's main attraction.

Visitors start their tour of the aquarium on the 8th floor and slowly spiral down floor by floor around the central tank. Some of the tanks stretch over several floors, making it possible to observe the animals from different depths and perspectives.

The natural environments of the Pacific "Ring of Fire," the volcanic perimeter which surrounds the Pacific Ocean, have been recreated in 14 separate exhibits and populated with over 35,000 specimens representing 380 species in the Osaka Aquarium.

The aquarium is a home to a number of large animals including a whale shark, bluefin tuna, and beautiful eagle rays.

Hours: 10a.m- 8p.m; Daily.

Payment Methods: Visa, MasterCard, JCB, Diners Club.

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Contact Information

Osaka Aquarium
1-1-10 Kaigandori, Minato-ku
552-0022 Osaka

Tel. +81665765501

http://www.kaiyukan.com/index.html