Osaka Aquarium Ticket Prices USD

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is one of the largest and most impressive aquariums in the world! Here's what you can experience:

Main Highlights

Pacific Ocean Tank

• The centerpiece - a massive 9-meter deep tank
• Home to whale sharks, the aquarium's star attraction
• Also features manta rays, tuna, and other large marine life

Ring of Fire & Ring of Life Exhibits

• Journey through 15+ different habitats around the Pacific Rim
• Descends 8 floors in a spiral route

Notable Exhibits

Animals to See

• Whale sharks (multiple specimens)
• Sea otters (very popular!)
• Japanese giant salamanders
• Pacific white-sided dolphins
• Penguins (multiple species)
• Jellyfish displays
• Spotted seals
• Sea lions
• Rays and sharks of various species

Geographic Zones

• Japan Forest
• Aleutian Islands
• Monterey Bay
• Panama Bay
• Ecuador Rainforest
• Antarctica
• Tasman Sea
• Great Barrier Reef

Interactive Experiences

• Touch pools where you can interact with rays and small sharks
• Feeding time shows (check schedule)
• Night aquarium visits (special evening hours with different atmosphere)

Tips

• Allow 2-3 hours for a full visit
• Go early morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds
• The route is one-way, so take your time
• Located in Tempozan Harbor Village area with other attractions nearby