Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan - Osaka

Located in 1 Chome-1-10 Kaigandori, Minato Ward in Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture in Japan, the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan (海遊館) is one of the largest public aquariums in the world.

Kaiyukan
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan details

Also known simply as Kaiyukan, the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan was opened in 1990. It is comprised of several habitats where the 500+ species of fish and aquatic animals are distributed. 

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan - Osaka City

The Kaiyukan also has 27 tanks in 16 main exhibits. These aquariums hold as much as 10,941 tons of water. The largest tank is 30 feet deep and holds 5,400 cubic meters of water. This tank holds the most famous and biggest fish in the Kaiyukan - the whale shark.

Check how thick the acrylic glass in those aquariums are...

Thank God it's that thick!

Aside from that did you know that the tanks used in the aquariums are made of 346 tons of acrylic glass. The largest single pane measures six meters by five meters by thirty centimeters and weighs roughly 10 tons. 

Ella, trying out this interactive panel

Are you ready for the Kaiyukan experience?

Going back to the 16 main exhibits of the Kaiyukan, here is the list of habitats that you will see:

Some of the areas in the Kaiyukan
  1. Japanese Forests
  2. Aleutian Islands
  3. Monterey Bay
  4. Panama Bay
  5. Ecuadorian Jungle
  6. Antarctica 
  7. Tasmanian Sea
  8. Deep Sea Zone
  9. Great Barrier Reef
  10. The Pacific Ocean
  11. Seto Inland Sea
  12. The Giant Kelp Forest
  13. Chilean Rocks
  14. Cook Strait
  15. Japanese Trench
  16. Jellyfish Area
The Tunnel Tank is also part of the Kaiyukan's exhibit but it is not part of the themed habitats.

Now let's check out some of the animals in the Kaiyukan...




That otter has a celebrity status

A giant arapaima

Showtime for this sea lion

The guy from Happy Feet

Some jellyfishes

Some more jellyfishes

Kaiyukan's most famous whale shark

We visited the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan on the 10th day of our 2014-2015 Japan trip. The great thing about our trip to the Kaiyukan was that it was unplanned. Our Japanese family brought us there as a surprise. Because of that, I was not able to research it hence I don't have any background about what to see and expect in the Kaiyukan.

One of the best activities in the Kaiyukan -Touching a live stingray

or a shark!

You can dip your hand inside this tank too!

You gotta love its facade.

The Tempozan is near the Kaiyukan

Team Nicerio visits Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Overall the Kaiyukan is a foreigner-friendly place. They offer Walkman-type translator pieces and handouts and maps printed on different dialects. Surely, the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is a place worth visiting for people who are young and young at heart.

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan Entrance Fee

Here's the rate for the Kaiyukan tickets

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan Entrance Fee Update 2021 

The standard fee for adults to enter Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is 2550 yen while it's 1300 yen for children. 

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan Operating Hours

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is open from 10:30AM - 5PM.

Why visit Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan?

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is the best destination if you love to see ocean fishes but are afraid to go diving. There are plenty of things to do here and also to see. Don't miss out on buying souvenirs before going home.

Getting to Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan:


From Kansai International Airport, ride a train going to Bentencho Station then transfer to a train going to Osakako Station. From there, Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is just a few meters away by foot.

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Location: Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, 1 Chome-1-1-10 Kaigandōri, Minato-ku, Ōsaka-shi, Ōsaka-fu 552-0022, Japan

Comments

  1. UnknownMay 17, 2018 at 5:19 AM

    All these wonderful pictures and details about each pictures makes me feel like I'm already there. I love this blog post. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. UnknownMay 17, 2018 at 1:24 PM

    That looks amazing. What a great experience. Thanks for the post and great pics.

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  3. UnknownMay 17, 2018 at 4:35 PM

    What a beautiful post. The pictures you used are so good, made me feel like I experienced this outing with you. I just recently took my boys to the London Sealife aquarium and we all had a fantastic time. Love this post, thanks for sharing xx

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioJune 9, 2018 at 7:17 PM

      Thanks so much for the positive feedback Kamapala.

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  4. UnknownMay 17, 2018 at 7:37 PM

    I would love to see this place. ıt looks awesome!! Thanks for your share <3

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  5. MagMay 18, 2018 at 4:05 AM

    Thanks for sharing this beautiful facility! A great place to visit!

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioJune 9, 2018 at 7:18 PM

      Yup yup. This place is truly a great place to visit.

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  6. The Super Mom LifeMay 18, 2018 at 7:26 AM

    OMG my kids would love this aquarium!

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  7. Explorethe6May 18, 2018 at 2:27 PM

    Looks like you had an amazing time! I love all of the species and attractions. I'll definitely try to visit one day.

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioJune 11, 2018 at 10:22 AM

      Yup yup! We really had a great time in Osaka and our visit here was quite memorable.

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  8. ManeMay 18, 2018 at 2:55 PM

    Wooww!! It’s amazing! Thank you for sharing! I would love to go in Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan one of these days. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioJune 11, 2018 at 10:24 AM

      hi Mean. I hope you do get to visit this wonderful place someday. =)

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  9. CaseyMay 18, 2018 at 4:49 PM

    This is an amazing place, got to go there one day.

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  10. Joy of RomeoMay 19, 2018 at 3:55 AM

    Wow this is so beautiful! I hope to visit one day!

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  11. Blair VillanuevaMay 19, 2018 at 9:13 PM

    I would be like a curious kid exploring the Osaka Aquarium. Fantastic view and magnificent technology they used.

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