Aquarium List

Otaru Aquarium

小樽市, 北海道, Japan

A seaside aquarium in Otaru where coastal scenery and marine mammals come together.

Noboribetsu Marine Park NIXE

登別市, 北海道, 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

千歳市, 北海道, Japan

A Chitose aquarium where you can look into the river and experience Hokkaido’s freshwater life.

Northern Daichi Aquarium (Mountain Aquarium)

北見市, 北海道, Japan

A mountain aquarium in northern Hokkaido where waterfall tanks and seasonal tanks bring freshwater life to the fore.

Shin-Sapporo Sunpiazza Aquarium

札幌市, 北海道, 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

札幌市, 北海道, Japan

A city aquarium in central Sapporo where penguins and jellyfish can be enjoyed into the evening.

Shibetsu Salmon Science Museum

標津町, 北海道, Japan

A specialty museum where you can learn about salmon life cycles and Shibetsu's salmon culture.

WAKKANAI NOSHAPPU AQUARIUM

稚内市, 北海道, Japan

Japan's northernmost aquarium, where you can get close to northern sea life by the coast of Noshappu Cape.

Sapporo Toyohira River Salmon Museum

札幌市, 北海道, Japan

Learn about salmon and the Toyohira River in Sapporo.

Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium

仙台市, 宮城県, Japan

A popular Sendai aquarium where a Sanriku sea tank and live performances bring the ocean to life.

Aquamarine Fukushima

いわき市, 福島県, Japan

Aquarium Fukushima is a nature-focused aquarium where the sea, rivers, and mountains of Fukushima all connect in one immersive visit.

🐠 Tohoku

Aquamarine Inawashiro Kawasemi Aquarium

耶麻郡猪苗代町, 福島県, Japan

A Fukushima freshwater aquarium where river and lake life meets an Amazon tank.

Kamo Aquarium

鶴岡市, 山形県, Japan

A world-class jellyfish aquarium in Tsuruoka where the Dream Theater and one-of-a-kind jellyfish cuisine make the visit unforgettable.

🐠 Tohoku

Oga Aquarium GAO

男鹿市, 秋田県, Japan

An aquarium with the power of Oga Peninsula scenery and Hatahata culture.

🐠 Tohoku

Aqua Terrace Nishikigaoka

仙台市青葉区, 宮城県, Japan

A Sendai city aquarium where water, light, and small animals create an easy stop between shopping trips.

Aomori Prefectural Asamushi Aquarium

青森市, 青森県, Japan

A seaside aquarium in Aomori where a Mutsu Bay tunnel tank and daily dolphin performances take center stage.

Inokashira Park Zoo Aquatic Life Park

武蔵野市, 東京都, Japan

A water life zone where you can enjoy the nature and waterside atmosphere of Inokashira.

Saitama Aquarium

羽生市, 埼玉県, Japan

A Saitama aquarium where families can enjoy the Arakawa river ecosystem and freshwater life up close.

Shinagawa Aquarium

品川区, 東京都, 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, 東京都, Japan

A goldfish art museum inside Ginza Mitsukoshi where light, sound, and fragrance create a dreamlike escape.

Kasai Rinkai Aquarium

江戸川区, 東京都, 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.

Sunshine Aquarium

豊島区, 東京都, 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

墨田区, 東京都, Japan

An aquarium at the foot of Tokyo Skytree where jellyfish and penguins can be enjoyed at a relaxed pace.

maxell AQUA PARK SHINAGAWA

港区, 東京都, Japan

A station-side indoor aquarium in Shinagawa with digital shows and dolphin performances.

Hakkeijima Sea Paradise

金沢区, 神奈川県, Japan

A huge seaside resort in Yokohama where aquariums, attractions, and ocean-view strolls all fit into one full day.

Enoshima Aquarium

藤沢市, 神奈川県, Japan

An Enoshima aquarium famous for its jellyfish exhibits and views of Sagami Bay and Mt. Fuji.

Kamogawa Sea World

鴨川市, 千葉県, Japan

A marine theme park where you can feel the power of the ocean through whale shark performances and more.

Aquaworld Ibaraki Prefectural Oarai Aquarium

東茨城郡大洗町, 茨城県, Japan

A major Oarai aquarium famous for sharks, sunfish, and large-scale live shows, making it a true crowd-pleaser.

Nakagawa Aquatic Park

大田原市, 栃木県, Japan

A freshwater aquarium centered on the Naka River, with world rivers and an Amazon tank.

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, 神奈川県, Japan

A station-side city aquarium where world waterways meet light, sound, and video effects.

Nagoya Port Aquarium

名古屋市, 愛知県, Japan

A flagship aquarium in Chubu where the Kuroshio Tank, sharks, belugas, and live dolphin programs all come together.

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.

Minamichita Beach Land

知多郡美浜町, 愛知県, Japan

A popular family spot in Minamichita where dolphin shows and hands-on encounters come together.

Takeshima Aquarium

蒲郡市, 愛知県, Japan

A one-of-a-kind aquarium in Gamagori known for its deep-sea creatures, handwritten signboards, and strong local character.

Uozu Aquarium

魚津市, 富山県, 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

沼津市, 静岡県, Japan

A deep-sea aquarium in Numazu Port, home to coelacanths and Suruga Bay deep-sea creatures.

Izu Mito Sea Paradise

沼津市, 静岡県, Japan

A long-loved Izu aquarium where dolphin shows and hands-on encounters meet views of Suruga Bay.

Shimoda Aquarium

下田市, 静岡県, 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, 静岡県, Japan

A hands-on learning center where visitors can see, touch, and learn about Lake Hamana life.

SMART AQUARIUM SHIZUOKA

静岡市, 静岡県, Japan

A station-side city aquarium where you can casually enjoy aquatic worlds in the middle of town.

Notojima Aquarium

七尾市, 石川県, Japan

A popular aquarium in Noto that continues to rebuild and welcome visitors alongside the Sea of Noto.

Aquatotto Gifu

各務原市, 岐阜県, Japan

A large freshwater aquarium tracing the Kiso Three Rivers and freshwater life from around the world.

Niigata City Aquarium Marinepia Nihonkai

新潟市, 新潟県, Japan

A Niigata aquarium where the Sea of Japan and the Shinano River showcase the region’s marine appeal.

Teradomari Aquarium

長岡市, 新潟県, Japan

A Nagaoka aquarium where sea views and live attractions are part of the experience.

Joetsu Municipal Aquarium Umigatari

上越市, 新潟県, Japan

A dynamic Joetsu aquarium where Sea of Japan views and penguins take center stage.

Echizen Matsushima Aquarium

坂井市, 福井県, Japan

A seaside aquarium in Fukui where scenic views and hands-on encounters come together.

Toba Aquarium

鳥羽市, 三重県, 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.

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.

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.

Kaiyukan

大阪市, 大阪府, 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

京都市, 京都府, Japan

An inland aquarium in Kyoto where giant salamanders and jellyfish take the spotlight.

Lake Biwa Museum

草津市, 滋賀県, Japan

A Shiga museum where you can explore Japan's largest lake through freshwater exhibits and hands-on displays.

Himeji City Aquarium

姫路市, 兵庫県, 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.

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, 福井県, Japan

An experiential museum at Roadside Station Echizen where you can learn about Echizen crab while having fun.

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.

Kyoto University Shirahama Aquarium

西牟婁郡白浜町, 和歌山県, 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.

Taiji Whale Museum

太地町, 和歌山県, Japan

A rare whale-focused museum in Taiji where museum exhibits, shows, and aquarium-style encounters come together.

Susami Town Shrimp and Crab Aquarium

西牟婁郡すさみ町, 和歌山県, Japan

A one-of-a-kind specialty aquarium in Nanki devoted to shrimp and crabs.

Kobe Suma Sea World

神戸市, 兵庫県, 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, 兵庫県, 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, 奈良県, 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.

AQUARIUM x ART atoa

神戸市, 兵庫県, Japan

A theater-style aquarium inside Kobe Port Museum where light, sound, and marine life come together.

Shinjiko Nature Museum Gobius

Izumo, Shimane, Japan

A nature-museum-style aquarium packed with Shimane character, where you can take your time learning about the brackish-water world of Lake Shinji and Nakaumi.

Shibukawa Marine Aquarium (Tamano Marine Museum)

玉野市, 岡山県, Japan

A museum-style aquarium in Tamano where you can learn about the Seto Inland Sea by the coast.

New Yashima Aquarium

Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan

A mountaintop aquarium on Yashima where dolphin and seal performances make the visit extra fun.

Shin Mariho Aquarium

Hiroshima's Nishi Ward, Hiroshima, Japan

An urban aquarium on the 3rd floor of Alpark East where Seto Inland Sea life and river-and-forest stories come together.

Shimane Aquarium Aquas

浜田市, 島根県, 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.

Miyajima Aquarium Miyajimarin

廿日市市, 広島県, Japan

An aquarium on Miyajima Island where you can enjoy the creatures of the Seto Inland Sea at a relaxed pace.

Fukuyama University Marine Bio-Center Aquarium

尾道市, 広島県, Japan

Learn about Seto Inland Sea marine life at a university aquarium on Innoshima.

Shimonoseki City Aquarium Kaikyokan

下関市, 山口県, 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.

Kujukushima Aquarium Umikirara

佐世保市, 長崎県, 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.

Katsurahama Aquarium

高知市, 高知県, 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.

Shikoku Aquarium

綾歌郡宇多津町, 香川県, Japan

A new-generation aquarium at the foot of the Seto Ohashi Bridge where you can experience Shikoku's waterscapes.

Nijinomori Park Osakanakan

北宇和郡松野町, 愛媛県, Japan

A freshwater aquarium where you can learn about the Shimanto River through fish and penguins.

Ashizuri Aquarium SATOUMI

土佐清水市, 高知県, 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.

Muroto Schoolhouse Aquarium

室戸市, 高知県, 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

Marine World Uminonakamichi

福岡市, 福岡県, Japan

A large seaside aquarium from Hakata where you can enjoy open-air shows and Kyushu’s seas.

Oita Marine Palace Aquarium Umitamago

大分市, 大分県, 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.

Amami Ocean Exhibition Hall

奄美市, 鹿児島県, Japan

See Amami’s sea up close at Oohama Seaside Park.

Io World Kagoshima Aquarium

鹿児島市, 鹿児島県, Japan

An aquarium overlooking Sakurajima and Kinko Bay where you can enjoy Kagoshima’s sea at full scale.

Nagasaki Penguin Aquarium

長崎市, 長崎県, Japan

An aquarium where you can experience one of the world’s top penguin exhibits in a natural seaside setting.

Okinawa

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

本部町, 沖縄県, 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.