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The 13 most popular aquariums tours in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
From Naha, take a full-day bus tour to Churaumi Aquarium, Kouri Island, Cape Manzamo, and Nago Pineapple Park.
“The Pineapple Park was the best- exactly what we wanted in a trip to Japan”
Step into Ginza’s Art Aquarium Museum, where goldfish art meets light, music, and scent. Plan about 1 hour near Ginza Mitsukoshi.
“I have been here twice in 2 years and the art was more than half new. Really enjoyed the amazing displays and colors. Would go back again.”
Naha bus tour with audio guide: Churaumi Aquarium, Ryukyu Village, Manza Cape, and a sea-view drink at Banta Cafe.
“Incrível, aquário é imperdível, adorei ver os golfinhos. O restante do passeio foi muito legal, não teríamos oportunidade de ver sem o guia.”
A calm, chair-friendly visit to Tokyo’s Sumida Aquarium, with time to chat about penguins, eels, and goldfish in relaxed spaces.
One bus day from Naha to Churaumi Aquarium, Cape Manzamo, Bise Fukugi Tree Road, and American Village with tickets included.
“Our tour guide (and our bus driver too!) were very lovely and helpful :) The tour included quite a lot of places to visit but we still had enough free time to check them all out. Great option, especially if you don't drive. Worth the money.”
One day by bus through Okinawa’s Churaumi Aquarium, Cape Manzamo cliffs, Bise trees, and Mihama American Village.
“Il y avait trop d’endroit à visiter pour la même excursion. J’aurai préféré avoir plus de temps à chacune des activités et avoir moins d’activités. La visite du village et l’endroit des vieux arbres devrait être retiré à mon avis. J’ai apprécié les autres endroits. Le bus était propre et ponctuel. La guide était gentille.”
Private Okinawa full-day tour with Jan, flexible pickup, Ryukyu castles, Cape Manzamo, Churaumi Aquarium, Kouri Island, and American Village.
“Amazing experience! Amazing tour guide! Beautiful routes and discussions! A big plus is that you can make some changes to the route. It was the best investment I could have made!”
Snorkel Miyakojima’s natural aquarium with sea turtles and coral fish, plus waterproof photo data. 90-minute tour from Shigira Beach.
“Had the opportunity of a last-minute booking (reached out at 5am in the morning - jet lagged - and everything came together + met up with our tour guide, Kaho, by 11:30am. Meeting spot was in the P2 parking lot (behind and away from tRead more”
Get a one-day Enoshima Aquarium ticket near Katase Enoshima Station. See Sagami Bay, jellyfish, deep-sea life and seasonal exhibits.
“Good exhibits but they were apparently closing early for a private event and this wasn’t shared in advance so we had to leave early before seeing all the exhibits.”
Kyoto Aquarium in Umekoji Park: dolphin shows, penguin encounters, giant salamanders and satoyama scenes. Ticket is $16, 1 day.
“It was beautiful”
Private Hiace van tour of northern Okinawa: Cape Manzamo, Churaumi Aquarium, and Kouri Island with a driver and flexible stops.
“Mr. Miyagi is awesome! He used his Internet expertise to find sites we wanted to visit that are not the usual tourist spots. The restaurant he took us to for the lunch had the best food we ate on the entire trip! He shared information about OkinaRead more”
Flexible, time-slot admission to Sumida Aquarium in Skytree Town, with optional Tokyo Metro add-ons for easy planning.
“Nice aquarium. Enjoyed the penguins and seals! We saw them being fed and playing. Nice for small children too.”
Kagoshima Aquarium on Kinko Bay: whale sharks, dolphin shows, touch pools, coral reefs, and Sakurajima views. One-day ticket from $13.
