Found in 16 aquariums
There are 16 aquariums in Kansai, Japan. Compare admission, hours, and access to choose the right stop for your trip.
Kansai
Kaiyukan
Osaka, Osaka
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
Hyogo, Toyooka
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
Osaka, Suita
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
An inland aquarium in Kyoto where giant salamanders and jellyfish take the spotlight.
Lake Biwa Museum
Shiga, 草津市
A Shiga museum where you can explore Japan's largest lake through freshwater exhibits and hands-on displays.
Kansai
Himeji City Aquarium
Hyogo, Himeji
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
Wakayama, Kainan City
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
Wakayama, Shirahama, Nishimuro District
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
Wakayama, 太地町
A rare whale-focused museum in Taiji where museum exhibits, shows, and aquarium-style encounters come together.
Susami Town Shrimp and Crab Aquarium
Wakayama, Susami, Nishimuro District
A one-of-a-kind specialty aquarium in Nanki devoted to shrimp and crabs.
Kushimoto Marine Park
Wakayama, 東牟婁郡串本町
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
Hyogo, Kobe
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
Hyogo, 神戸市兵庫区
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
Nara, 奈良市
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
Hyogo, Kobe
A theater-style aquarium inside Kobe Port Museum where light, sound, and marine life come together.
Akame Taki Aquarium
mie, Nabari
A small aquarium at the entrance to Akame 48 Waterfalls, where giant salamanders and gorge nature come together.