First-time Visitors For those visiting Kaiyukan for the first time
For those who are visiting Kaiyukan for the first time, we have compiled the information you need to know first!
What kind of aquarium is Kaiyukan ?
"A Journey Around the Pacific Ocean "
The Kaiyukan has an exhibition theme of the "the "Ring of Fire"," and faithfully recreates the natural environments of the distinctive regions created by the "Ring of Fire" , including North America, Antarctica, temperate zones, and tropical zones.
The aquarium is centered around the "Pacific Ocean" tank , where the world's largest fish, the whale shark , swims, and you can see approximately 30,000 creatures from 620 species, including not only fish but also penguins, otters, and jellyfish.
Starting with the "Japan Forest" tank, the exhibit is designed to make you feel as if you are diving into the ocean, with creatures that live in mountain streams and deep-sea creatures in the "Japan Deep" tank.
A little introduction to the tank
Pacific Ocean
The Pacific Ocean occupies one-third of the Earth's surface area.
This tank is home to a wide variety of creatures, including leisurely swimming Whale shark, gracefully flapping Spinetail devilray and Alfred manta, and Indian mackerel of starlings.
Antarctica
Most of Antarctica is covered in ice and is known as the "icy continent." Penguins live vibrant lives in this polar region.
Great Barrier Reef
The world's largest coral reef stretches along the northeastern coast of the Australian continent. This tank expresses the magnificent scenery that coral has created in the ocean over many years, and the repeated "death and rebirth" of coral within it.
If you decide to go to Kaiyukan
Purchase tickets in advance online
By purchasing the Kaiyukan e-ticket in advance, you can reduce the time you spend waiting in line to purchase tickets. On the day of your visit, display the Kaiyukan e-ticket QR code on your smartphone or print it out and take it with you to the entrance gate. If you change your mind about the date you want to go after purchasing the Kaiyukan e-ticket, you can change the date and time of your visit from your My Page.
Check the event times!
Some things require advance reservations
We hold events that will make your visit to Kaiyukan even more enjoyable, such as events where you can learn about living creatures through fieldwork with the aquarium keeper, events where you can take your time to explore Kaiyukan after closing time, and the " Back Stage Viewing " where you can see the "Pacific Ocean" tank where the whale sharks live from above. Some events require reservations, so please check the event information page for details.
Let's see what kind of creatures are there
In addition to the popular Whale shark, otters, and penguins, there are a wide variety of creatures living here, including tropical fish from the Amazon and Japanese giant spider crab that live in the deep sea. Check out the "Living Things Encyclopedia" to see what creatures you can encounter.
We are posting updates on the creatures on our blog and social media.
On their blog and official social media accounts, aquarium keeper and staff write about their daily interactions with the creatures, provide exclusive glimpses into the behind-the-scenes of animal care, and share the latest event information.
How to enjoy Kaiyukan on the day
Enjoy the surrounding facilities too
