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Osaka · Minato

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

One of the world's largest aquariums — whale sharks and Pacific ring-of-fire habitats.

From $4.00 ¥616 Duration 150 min Osaka

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Adult (16+)

Timed aquarium entry

$18.00 ¥2,773 /ticket

Child (7–15)

Timed aquarium entry

$9.33 ¥1,437 /ticket

Infant (4–6)

Timed aquarium entry

$4.00 ¥616 /ticket

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Highlights

  • Timed entry — smooth weekend visits
  • Whale sharks in the Pacific tank
  • Nine-story spiral walkway
  • Tempozan Ferris Wheel next door

Descend through the Kaiyukan's nine-story spiral walkway, past otters, penguins, giant rays and the famous whale sharks of the Pacific tank. Your timed voucher keeps entry smooth even on weekends. Pair it with a ride on the Tempozan Ferris Wheel next door.

Guest reviews

Recent visitor reviews

4.8

12 verified reviews

Verified visit

Better than the reviews led me to believe, and the reviews were already glowing.

Emma W.

United Kingdom · English

June 2026
Verified visit

混雑を避けて朝一番にOsaka Aquarium Kaiyukanへ行って正解でした。ゆっくり楽しめました。

Tomoya I.

Japan · 日本語

May 2026
Verified visit

Perfectly organised — clear signage, helpful staff and plenty of spots to pause and take it all in.

Riley J.

United States · English

April 2026
Verified visit

The attention to detail at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is unreal — you can tell the staff genuinely care.

Oscar N.

Ireland · English

March 2026
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Sehr sehenswert. Wer früh bei Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan ist, hat deutlich mehr Ruhe und bessere Fotos.

Amelie G.

Germany · Deutsch

February 2026
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Arrive for opening if you can: Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is calm for the first hour and packed by midday.

Sienna M.

United Kingdom · English

January 2026