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Churaumi Aquarium

The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is one of the most impressive aquariums in the world, located in a beautiful coastal area in the northern part of Okinawa Main Island. This breathtaking aquarium is a treasure of the Okinawa archipelago, attracting millions of visitors who come to witness its spectacular underwater world.

The aquarium is renowned for its awe-inspiring main tanks, with the most notable being the “Mysterious Great Sea” large viewing tank, home to whale sharks, giant fish, and a variety of colorful marine creatures. Additionally, the aquarium showcases sea turtles, coral reefs, and a wide array of tropical fish, offering visitors a chance to delve deep into the marine realm.

In addition to the tanks, the aquarium features outdoor exhibition areas, including a beautiful coral garden and performances by marine mammals such as dolphins and sea lions. There is also a hands-on interactive area that provides a diverse range of educational and entertaining experiences.

In summary, the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is a fantastic place to showcase marine biodiversity and spectacular beauty, providing visitors with a unique blend of education and entertainment. It is not only a paradise for marine biologists and ecologists but also an excellent destination for families and individual travelers, allowing people to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the underwater world.

Access

By Car

The best way to visitThe Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is to use private transport / sightseeing taxi in Okinawa. KingTai Travel has lots of sightseeing taxi in Okinawa with afforable price.

By Bus
1 Take Yanbaru Express Bus that connects the airport and Naha city center with Churaumi Aquarium. One way trip costs around 2,000 yen and there are six round trips per day. In central Naha, the bus stops at Prefectural Office, Tomari Port and Furujima Station along the Yurail monorail among other locations.
2 Take highway bus number 111 from Naha to Nago Bus Terminal which takes approximately 90 minutes and costs around ¥2,100 from Naha Bus Center. Then transfer to bus number 70 to Kinen Koen Mae  and stop in front Ocean Expo Park (50 minutes, 880 yen). A few buses on lines 65 and 66 also serve Ocean Expo Park.

HOURS & FEES

Opening time: 8:30 ~ 20:00
※ Admission ends one hour before closing time
※ October to February until 18:30
※ Closes on First Wednesday of December and the following day.

Admission Fee:
Adult
General: ¥1,850
Group: ¥1,480
After 4PM Ticket: ¥1,290
Annual Passport: ¥3,700

High school
General: ¥1,230
Group: ¥980
After 4PM Ticket: ¥860
Annual Passport: ¥2,460

Elementary / Junior High School
General: ¥610
Group: ¥490
After 4PM Ticket: ¥430
Annual Passport: ¥1,220

※ Group discount is available for groups of 20 or more

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