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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
海遊館Osaka · Kansai
Opened in 1990 in Tempozan Harbor Village, it was one of the world's largest public aquariums at the time. Houses 400+ species across 14 tanks, centered on a large Pacific Ocean tank with whale sharks.
- Best season
- Year-round
- Year-round (indoor)
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Rating
- 4.5· 59,684 reviews
- Opening hours
- Mon–Fri 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sat–Sun 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Admission
- DYNAMIC PRICING: adult (16+/high-school) tickets range ¥2,700–¥3,500 depending on the date (four tiers: 2,700 / 2,900 / 3,200 / 3,500). ¥2,700 is the cheapest date; check the official calendar.
- Nearest station
- Osakako Station (Osaka Metro Chuo Line), 5 min walk
- Website
- kaiyukan.com
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
9:30–20:00Admission
- DYNAMIC PRICING: adult (16+/high-school) tickets range ¥2,700–¥3,500 depending on the date (four tiers: 2,700 / 2,900 / 3,200 / 3,500). ¥2,700 is the cheapest date; check the official calendar.
Stored weekly hours
Mon–Fri 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sat–Sun 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Tags
aquariummarine-lifewhale-sharkharborfamily-friendlyindoor
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