Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan, Okinawa
- Category
- Zoo & Aquarium
- Duration
- 1-2 hours
- Opening Hours
- Daily 09:00-17:00
- Ticket Price
- Adult: 2,180 JPY · Child: 710 JPY (elementary and junior high students)
- Address
- 424 Ishikawa, Motobu, Kunigami District, Okinawa 905-0206, Japan
- Coordinates
- 26.6943, 127.8777
Introduction
The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, inside Ocean Expo Park in Motobu, is famous for Kuroshio Sea — one of the world's largest tanks at 35 m long, 10 m deep and 7,500 tonnes, behind a 27-metre acrylic panel. Two whale sharks and several manta rays cruise among groupers and golden trevally; it was the first aquarium anywhere to keep whale sharks long-term. The Coral Sea hall grows 70+ reef species in natural light, the Deep Sea zone recreates life at 200 metres, and touch pools let kids handle starfish and sea cucumbers. Outside, Ocean Expo Park adds Emerald Beach, tropical botanical gardens and an Okinawan heritage village. Okinawa's top family sight — allow half a day.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 09:00-17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00-17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00-17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00-17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00-17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00-17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00-17:00 |
Ticket Information
| Adult | 2,180 JPY |
|---|---|
| Child | 710 JPY (elementary and junior high students) |
| Student | 1,440 JPY (high school students) |
| Free Admission | Free for children under 6 |
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium?
Monday: 09:00-17:00; Tuesday: 09:00-17:00; Wednesday: 09:00-17:00; Thursday: 09:00-17:00; Friday: 09:00-17:00; Saturday: 09:00-17:00; Sunday: 09:00-17:00
How much is the admission for Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium?
Adult: 2,180 JPY; Child: 710 JPY (elementary and junior high students); Student: 1,440 JPY (high school students); Free Admission: Free for children under 6
Any practical tips for visiting Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium?
Kuroshio feeding talks run three times daily — check times on entry. Indoor air-con is strong — pack a light layer for kids.
How long should I spend at Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium?
A typical visit takes 1-2 hours.
