Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Osaka · Museum & Gallery
120–210 min
🚶 5 5 min walk from Osakako Station (Chuo Line)
¥¥
Insider Tip
Visit on weekday afternoons for the shortest queues. The night aquarium events (weekends, 5pm–8pm) offer a completely different atmosphere with special lighting.
JEMS Tip
We book timed-entry tickets to avoid the longest queues and recommend the best time for the whale shark feeding (10:30am and 3pm).
About
Kaiyukan is one of the world's largest aquariums, centered around a massive 9-meter-deep tank housing whale sharks. The spiral walkway takes you through 15 different habitats representing the Pacific Rim, from Antarctic penguins to tropical fish.
Crowd Avoidance
Visit on weekday mornings for a more relaxed experience. Osaka attractions are busiest on weekend afternoons.
Getting There
Osakako Station (Chuo Line) — 5-minute walk to the aquarium.
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