Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
Motobu, Okinawa
Address: 424 Ishikawa, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa, Japan
The centrepiece of Ocean Expo Park in Motobu Town, Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is one of Japan's largest and most famous aquariums. Its signature Kuroshio Sea tank measures 35 m across, 10 m deep, and 7,500 m3 in volume, creating a dramatic setting for whale sharks and manta rays. Beyond the main building, the free Okichan Theater, Dolphin Lagoon, Sea Turtle Pool, and Manatee Pool make the overall visit feel much larger than a single aquarium stop. Indoor zones such as the Ino shallows display and the Coral Sea also give the visit a distinctly Okinawan marine identity.
- Kuroshio Sea Tank (35 m wide, 7,500 m3) — Whale Sharks
- Manta rays in the world-famous Kuroshio Sea tank
- Okichan Theater and Dolphin Lagoon (free)
- Ino shallows display and Coral Sea
- Admission
- Adult ¥2,180 / Child ¥710
- Hours
- 8:30–18:30 (regular season) / peak–season days may extend to 20:00 or 21:00 (last admission 1 hour before closing)
- Access
- About 2 hours by car from Naha Airport via the expressway / about 2 hours 30 minutes by express bus.
