Otaru Aquarium
Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan
A seaside aquarium in Otaru where coastal scenery and marine mammals come together.
Hokkaido
Noboribetsu Marine Park NIXE
Noboribetsu, Hokkaido, Japan
A theme-park-style aquarium in Noboribetsu where NIX Castle, marine-mammal shows, and a penguin parade make for a full sightseeing day.
Chitose Aquarium
Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan
A Chitose aquarium where you can look into the river and experience Hokkaido’s freshwater life.
Northern Daichi Aquarium (Mountain Aquarium)
Kitami, Hokkaido, Japan
A mountain aquarium in northern Hokkaido where waterfall tanks and seasonal tanks bring freshwater life to the fore.
Hokkaido
Shin-Sapporo Sunpiazza Aquarium
Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
A station-side urban aquarium near Shin-Sapporo where shopping, dining, and a compact marine-life route fit easily into one outing.
AOAO SAPPORO
Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
A city aquarium in central Sapporo where penguins and jellyfish can be enjoyed into the evening.
Hokkaido
Shibetsu Salmon Science Museum
標津町, Hokkaido, Japan
A specialty museum where you can learn about salmon life cycles and Shibetsu's salmon culture.
Hokkaido
WAKKANAI NOSHAPPU AQUARIUM
稚内市, Hokkaido, Japan
Japan's northernmost aquarium, where you can get close to northern sea life by the coast of Noshappu Cape.
Tohoku
Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium
Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
A popular Sendai aquarium where a Sanriku sea tank and live performances bring the ocean to life.
Tohoku
Aquamarine Fukushima
Iwaki, Fukushima, Japan
Aquarium Fukushima is a nature-focused aquarium where the sea, rivers, and mountains of Fukushima all connect in one immersive visit.
Aquamarine Inawashiro Kawasemi Aquarium
Inawashiro, Yama District, Fukushima, Japan
A Fukushima freshwater aquarium where river and lake life meets an Amazon tank.
Tohoku
Kamo Aquarium
Tsuruoka, Yamagata, Japan
A world-class jellyfish aquarium in Tsuruoka where the Dream Theater and one-of-a-kind jellyfish cuisine make the visit unforgettable.
Oga Aquarium GAO
Oga, Akita, Japan
An aquarium with the power of Oga Peninsula scenery and Hatahata culture.
Aqua Terrace Nishikigaoka
仙台市青葉区, Miyagi, Japan
A Sendai city aquarium where water, light, and small animals create an easy stop between shopping trips.
Tohoku
Aomori Prefectural Asamushi Aquarium
青森市, Aomori, Japan
A seaside aquarium in Aomori where a Mutsu Bay tunnel tank and daily dolphin performances take center stage.
Kanto
Inokashira Park Zoo Aquatic Life Park
Musashino, Tokyo, Japan
A water life zone where you can enjoy the nature and waterside atmosphere of Inokashira.
Saitama Aquarium
Hanyu, Saitama, Japan
A Saitama aquarium where families can enjoy the Arakawa river ecosystem and freshwater life up close.
Shinagawa Aquarium
Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, Japan
A city aquarium where you can enjoy hands-on encounters with the sea and rivers, plus live shows.
ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM GINZA
中央区, Tokyo, Japan
A goldfish art museum inside Ginza Mitsukoshi where light, sound, and fragrance create a dreamlike escape.
Kanto
Kasai Rinkai Aquarium
Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, Japan
A major Tokyo aquarium near the city center where a 2,200-ton dome tank and wide-open Kasai Rinkai Park scenery come together.
Kanto
Sunshine Aquarium
Toshima Ward, Tokyo, Japan
A sky-high urban aquarium in Ikebukuro where the Penguin in the Sky and dazzling jellyfish displays bring a city trip to life.
Sumida Aquarium
Sumida Ward, Tokyo, Japan
An aquarium at the foot of Tokyo Skytree where jellyfish and penguins can be enjoyed at a relaxed pace.
maxell AQUA PARK SHINAGAWA
Minato Ward, Tokyo, Japan
A station-side indoor aquarium in Shinagawa with digital shows and dolphin performances.
Kanto
Hakkeijima Sea Paradise
Kanazawa Ward, Kanagawa, Japan
A huge seaside resort in Yokohama where aquariums, attractions, and ocean-view strolls all fit into one full day.
Enoshima Aquarium
Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan
An Enoshima aquarium famous for its jellyfish exhibits and views of Sagami Bay and Mt. Fuji.
Kanto
Kamogawa Sea World
Kamogawa, Chiba, Japan
A marine theme park where you can feel the power of the ocean through whale shark performances and more.
Kanto
Aquaworld Ibaraki Prefectural Oarai Aquarium
Oarai, Higashiibaraki District, Ibaraki, Japan
A major Oarai aquarium famous for sharks, sunfish, and large-scale live shows, making it a true crowd-pleaser.
Kanto
Nakagawa Aquatic Park
Otawara, Tochigi, Japan
A freshwater aquarium centered on the Naka River, with world rivers and an Amazon tank.
Kanto
Sagamigawa Fureai Science Museum
Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan
An interactive aquarium in Sagamihara where you can learn about the Sagamigawa River through hands-on exhibits, fish-feeding sessions, and workshops.
Adachi Park of Living Things
Adachi, Tokyo, Japan
An interactive living-things park in Adachi where about 500 species from insects to mammals can be enjoyed through hands-on exhibits.
KAWA-SUI Kawasaki Aquarium
川崎市川崎区, Kanagawa, Japan
A station-side city aquarium where world waterways meet light, sound, and video effects.
Hakone-en Aquarium
箱根町, Kanagawa, Japan
A highland aquarium by Lake Ashi where you can enjoy a large seawater tank and seals.
Katsuura Undersea Observation Tower
勝浦市, Chiba, Japan
An observation tower in Katsuura where you can look straight into the natural ocean through 24 windows. Each visit shows a different face of the sea.
Chubu
Nagoya Port Aquarium
Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
A flagship aquarium in Chubu where the Kuroshio Tank, sharks, belugas, and live dolphin programs all come together.
Chubu
SEA LIFE Nagoya Aquarium
Minato Ward, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
A hands-on aquarium right in front of LEGOLAND Japan Resort, where 11 themed areas and 25 displays turn marine exploration into an easy, family-friendly adventure.
Chubu
Minamichita Beach Land
Mihama, Chita District, Aichi, Japan
A popular family spot in Minamichita where dolphin shows and hands-on encounters come together.
Chubu
Takeshima Aquarium
Gamagori, Aichi, Japan
A one-of-a-kind aquarium in Gamagori known for its deep-sea creatures, handwritten signboards, and strong local character.
Chubu
Uozu Aquarium
Uozu, Toyama, Japan
A historic aquarium in Toyama where the Toyama Bay tank and underwater tunnel offer a calm, close look at local marine life.
Numazu Deep Sea Aquarium
Numazu, Shizuoka, Japan
A deep-sea aquarium in Numazu Port, home to coelacanths and Suruga Bay deep-sea creatures.
Izu Mito Sea Paradise
Numazu, Shizuoka, Japan
A long-loved Izu aquarium where dolphin shows and hands-on encounters meet views of Suruga Bay.
Chubu
Shimoda Aquarium
Shimoda, Shizuoka, Japan
A hands-on aquarium set in Shimoda Bay’s natural cove, where the sea itself becomes the exhibit.
HAMANAKO EXPERIENCE LEARNING CENTER WOTTO
浜松市, Shizuoka, Japan
A hands-on learning center where visitors can see, touch, and learn about Lake Hamana life.
SMART AQUARIUM SHIZUOKA
静岡市, Shizuoka, Japan
A station-side city aquarium where you can casually enjoy aquatic worlds in the middle of town.
Chubu
Notojima Aquarium
Nanao, Ishikawa, Japan
A popular aquarium in Noto that continues to rebuild and welcome visitors alongside the Sea of Noto.
Aquatotto Gifu
Kakamigahara, Gifu, Japan
A large freshwater aquarium tracing the Kiso Three Rivers and freshwater life from around the world.
Niigata City Aquarium Marinepia Nihonkai
Niigata, Niigata, Japan
A Niigata aquarium where the Sea of Japan and the Shinano River showcase the region’s marine appeal.
Chubu
Teradomari Aquarium
長岡市, Niigata, Japan
A Nagaoka aquarium where sea views and live attractions are part of the experience.
Chubu
Joetsu Municipal Aquarium Umigatari
Joetsu, Niigata, Japan
A dynamic Joetsu aquarium where Sea of Japan views and penguins take center stage.
Echizen Matsushima Aquarium
Sakai, Fukui, Japan
A seaside aquarium in Fukui where scenic views and hands-on encounters come together.
Chubu
Toba Aquarium
Toba, Mie, Japan
A massive Toba Bay aquarium defined by its scale: Japan's only dugong exhibit and roughly 1,200 species on view. Explore 12 zones freely and feel just how much there is to see in a single day.
Chubu
Ise Sea Paradise
Ise, Mie, Japan
An interactive aquarium near Meoto Iwa where marine animals are close enough to touch. Fence-free stages and freely roaming animals create a uniquely close-up experience.
Chubu
Hekinan Seaside Aquarium
Hekinan, Aichi, Japan
A municipal aquarium in Hekinan where about 270 marine species, rare freshwater fish, and the new Guruncha play-and-learn space make for an easy, educational visit.
Fuji Yusui no Sato Aquarium
Oshino Village, Yamanashi, Japan
A freshwater aquarium built around crystal-clear Fuji spring water, where the double-circulation tank and side-view exhibits make you feel as if you are underwater in the forest.
Echizen Crab Museum
越前町, Fukui, Japan
An experiential museum at Roadside Station Echizen where you can learn about Echizen crab while having fun.
Chubu
Awashima Marine Park
Numazu, Shizuoka, Japan
A ferry ride to an island aquarium where frogs, sea lions, dolphins, and Mount Fuji views make the day feel special.
Kansai
Kaiyukan
Osaka, Osaka, Japan
A world-class Osaka Bay aquarium that lets you travel the Pacific through a huge spiral of exhibits. Its iconic Pacific Ocean tank and immersive route make it one of Japan's most memorable aquariums.
Kinosaki Marine World
Toyooka, Hyogo, Japan
A hands-on aquarium on the Sea of Japan coast where you can touch, play, and learn. With dolphin and sea lion shows plus horse mackerel fishing, it is easy to fill a full day.
Interactive Aquazoo, NIFREL
Suita, Osaka, Japan
An interactive aquazoo in EXPOCITY where eight zones invite you to feel inspired. White tigers and immersive spatial design make every step feel different.
Kyoto Aquarium
Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
An inland aquarium in Kyoto where giant salamanders and jellyfish take the spotlight.
Lake Biwa Museum
草津市, Shiga, Japan
A Shiga museum where you can explore Japan's largest lake through freshwater exhibits and hands-on displays.
Kansai
Himeji City Aquarium
Himeji, Hyogo, Japan
A community-focused aquarium on Tegara-yama that fits neatly into a Himeji Castle sightseeing day. With the Harima Sea tank, sea turtles, and giant salamanders, it connects you to the local sea and river scenery in an easy stop between sightseeing spots.
Kansai
Wakayama Prefectural Museum of Natural History
Kainan City, Wakayama, Japan
A prefectural natural history museum where the aquarium-style first room and the specimen-filled second room let you explore Wakayama's sea, rivers, fossils, and wildlife in one visit.
Kansai
Kyoto University Shirahama Aquarium
Shirahama, Nishimuro District, Wakayama, Japan
A research-oriented aquarium operated by Kyoto University. Located in Shirahama, Wakayama, it offers an academic perspective on marine life native to the local sea.
Kansai
Taiji Whale Museum
太地町, Wakayama, Japan
A rare whale-focused museum in Taiji where museum exhibits, shows, and aquarium-style encounters come together.
Susami Town Shrimp and Crab Aquarium
Susami, Nishimuro District, Wakayama, Japan
A one-of-a-kind specialty aquarium in Nanki devoted to shrimp and crabs.
Kushimoto Marine Park
東牟婁郡串本町, Wakayama, Japan
A marine park inside Yoshino-Kumano National Park where an underwater observatory tower and aquarium let you experience Kushimoto's sea firsthand.
Kansai
Kobe Suma Sea World
Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
A large ocean theme park in Suma, Kobe, reopened in 2024. One of the most talked-about facilities in the Kansai region, with up-close orca and dolphin performances.
Minatoyama Aquarium
神戸市兵庫区, Hyogo, Japan
A compact urban aquarium in Kobe City, created from a renovated former elementary school. Its close-up displays and NATURE STUDIO setting make it easy to enjoy as part of a city trip.
NARA KINGYO MUSEUM
奈良市, Nara, Japan
A goldfish-themed experience museum in Nara City that blends light, art, and local goldfish culture. It is an easy stop to add to a city itinerary.
Kansai
AQUARIUM x ART atoa
Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
A theater-style aquarium inside Kobe Port Museum where light, sound, and marine life come together.
Akame Taki Aquarium
Nabari, mie, Japan
A small aquarium at the entrance to Akame 48 Waterfalls, where giant salamanders and gorge nature come together.
Shinjiko Nature Museum Gobius
Izumo, Shimane, Japan
A Shimane aquarium centered on the brackish-water world of Lake Shinji and Nakaumi. It pairs naturally with Matsue and Izumo sightseeing.
Shibukawa Marine Aquarium (Tamano Marine Museum)
玉野市, Okayama, Japan
A museum-style aquarium in Tamano where you can learn about the Seto Inland Sea by the coast.
Chugoku/Shikoku
New Yashima Aquarium
Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan
New Yashima Aquarium is currently operating as the temporary Ichiba Aquarium during its renewal. It is an easy indoor stop to pair with a short Takamatsu outing.
Shin Mariho Aquarium
Hiroshima's Nishi Ward, Hiroshima, Japan
A compact city aquarium on the 3rd floor of Alpark East, where Seto Inland Sea, river, and forest exhibits come together. It fits easily into shopping or a rainy-day visit in Hiroshima.
Chugoku/Shikoku
Shimane Aquarium Aquas
Hamada, Shimane, Japan
An aquarium on the San'in coast of Shimane, best known for its beluga whales and their bubble rings. The only facility in western Japan to exhibit belugas, offering a blend of calm and spectacle.
Chugoku/Shikoku
Miyajima Aquarium Miyajimarin
Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan
An aquarium on Miyajima Island where you can enjoy the creatures of the Seto Inland Sea at a relaxed pace.
Chugoku/Shikoku
Shimonoseki City Aquarium Kaikyokan
Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, Japan
A waterfront aquarium on the Kanmon Strait where Shimonoseki's famed fugu and one of Japan's largest penguin exhibits, Penguin Village, share the spotlight. With its 2025 renewal, it's a great stop to pair with port-town sightseeing.
Chugoku/Shikoku
Katsurahama Aquarium
Kochi, Kochi, Japan
A local aquarium steeped in the character of Kochi, right beside the sea at Katsurahama. Come face to face with the akami and other creatures native to Tosa Bay.
Chugoku/Shikoku
Shikoku Aquarium
Utazu, Ayauta District, Kagawa, Japan
A new-generation aquarium at the foot of the Seto Ohashi Bridge where you can experience Shikoku's waterscapes.
Chugoku/Shikoku
Nijinomori Park Osakanakan
Matsuno, Kitauwa District, Ehime, Japan
A freshwater aquarium where you can learn about the Shimanto River through fish and penguins.
Chugoku/Shikoku
Ashizuri Aquarium SATOUMI
Tosashimizu, Kochi, Japan
An adventure museum of the sea with a stunning Ashizuri-Pacific backdrop, as if it were a window onto the Kuroshio. The Tatsukushi Bay main tank and deeply local exhibits let you experience Kochi's sea in depth.
Chugoku/Shikoku
Muroto Schoolhouse Aquarium
室戸市, Kochi, Japan
A one-of-a-kind aquarium in a former elementary school in Muroto City, Kochi Prefecture. The schoolhouse setting itself is the attraction, with a 25-meter pool tank and hands-on exhibits that make the visit memorable.
Kyushu
Kujukushima Aquarium Umikirara
Sasebo, Nagasaki, Japan
An aquarium in Sasebo, Nagasaki, where the nature of Kujukushima comes to life. The Jellyfish Symphony Dome and the main tank offer an experience closely tied to the local sea.
Marine World Uminonakamichi
Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan
A large seaside aquarium from Hakata where you can enjoy open-air shows and Kyushu’s seas.
Kyushu
Oita Marine Palace Aquarium Umitamago
Oita, Oita, Japan
A landmark aquarium overlooking Beppu Bay, where you can feel close to walruses and dolphins in an open seaside setting. It's easy to pair with Takasakiyama Natural Zoological Garden for a full day out.
Kyushu
Amami Ocean Exhibition Hall
奄美市, Kagoshima, Japan
See Amami’s sea up close at Oohama Seaside Park.
Kyushu
Io World Kagoshima Aquarium
Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan
An aquarium overlooking Sakurajima and Kinko Bay where you can enjoy Kagoshima’s sea at full scale.
Kyushu
Nagasaki Penguin Aquarium
Nagasaki, Nagasaki, Japan
An aquarium where you can experience one of the world’s top penguin exhibits in a natural seaside setting.
Okinawa
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
Motobu, Okinawa, Japan
A flagship Okinawa aquarium where the giant Kuroshio Sea tank lets you experience the region's marine world at full scale. With whale sharks, manta rays, and the broader Ocean Expo Park, it's an all-day Okinawa classic.
DMM Kariyushi Aquarium
Tomigusuku, Okinawa, Japan
A hands-on aquarium near Naha Airport where marine life meets digital spectacle.
Hiroshima Motomachi Aquarium
広島市, Hiroshima, Japan
An immersive city aquarium in central Hiroshima, with eight water-and-life-themed scenes.
Yokohama Fortune Aquarium
横浜市, Kanagawa, Japan
A fortune-themed aquarium with 88 tanks in Yokohama Chinatown.
Yogyo Aquarium
清水町, Shizuoka, Japan
A compact aquarium devoted to the surprising world of young fish.
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