Osaka Aquarium (Kaiyukan) -  Helpful Travel Guide for New Visitors


Osaka Aquarium, also locally known as Kaiyukan is located in the Tempozan Harbor Village of Osaka's bay area.

This Aquarium in Osaka is considered as one of the largest public Aquariums in the world.

Osaka Aquarium displays marine life in several habitats comprising 27 tanks in 16 main exhibits.

More useful information below in this Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan Travel guide for visitors to Osaka, Japan.

 

Osaka Aquarium Address

 

1-1-10 Kaigandori, Minato Ward, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 552-0022

 

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan Admission Fee and Hours

Osaka Aquarium Admission :

Yes, 2300 yen/adult

Osaka Aquarium Hours :

10:00am - 8:00pm (Last entrance at 7:00pm)

 

Getting to Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan  in Osaka

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan by Subway in Osaka :

- Take a Chuo subway line to Osakako Station

- Follow signs to Osaka Aquarium

- Approx. 5-10 mins walk from Osakako Station

 

Recommendation and Tips for visiting Osaka Aquarium

 

• Osaka Aquarium can take 2 or more hours depending on your interest

• This is a good place to go if it is raining or cold outside

• Wear good shoes as you will be walking a lot

 

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan Website

 

Visit Osaka Aquarium Website for visitors

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan Admission with Osaka Bay Cruise - $96.30

Visit one of the world’s largest aquariums, Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, and ride a replica of the ‘Santa Maria’ around Osaka Bay on this half-day tour, led by an informative guide. At the aquarium's Pan Pacific exhibits, get up close to a Japanese giant salamander at the Japan Forest, an adorable sea otter at the Aleutian Islands, and a ring-tailed coati at the Gulf of Panama, among other creatures. Then board your sightseeing vessel for a journey past Osaka landmarks around the bay.