Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

Information

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, with the colorful paintings of coral reefs and tropical fish, is one of the world's largest aquarium located within Ocean Expo Park. The main theme of this aquarium is "The encounter with Okinawan Sea", and you can see the variety of marine species that inhabits around Okinawa, such as colorful tropical fishes, large coral reefs, whale sharks, Manta rays, and deep-sea fishes. The main attraction of the aquarium is the whale sharks swimming in 7,500 square meters of the world class enormous tank called "The Kuroshio Sea". There is also a café right next to the tank where you can enjoy your drinks and meals while watching this dynamic view.

Opening Hours

8:30 - 20:00 *Admission until 19:00
8:30 - 18:30 (October - February) *Admission until 17:30

Closed

1st Wednesday of December and the following day.

Price / Entrance Fee

1,850 yen (General, Adult)
1,230 yen (Senior high student)
610 yen (Child)

Access / Public Transport

60 minutes from Nago Bus Terminal by the #65, 66, 70 bus. Get off at Kinenkoen-mae Bus stop.

Address / Location

424, Ishikawa, Motobu-cho Kunigami-gun, Okinawa, 905-0206

Tweets

mellymeltravels @mellymeltravels - 2020-01-24: Okinawa, Japan: Churaumi Aquarium Is a must-do when visiting the island.
#japan #visitokinawa #churaumi… https://t.co/qTsyDYCDO7
re-how.net @rehownet2 - 2020-01-24: JTB Corporation Spring break! From the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium area to Kouri Island, a popular spot Okinawa airpo… https://t.co/gEx00jXwMW
Japan Shop @JapanItemShop3 - 2020-01-20: Okinawa,ChuraUmi Aquarium!
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Stephanie @stephashleywil - 2020-01-20: Churaumi Aquarium, Tropical Dream Center + Nago Vacation Home 🐳🦀🌺🌼🦎 @ Tropical Dream Center Okinawa https://t.co/K8JL62dJ9x
Scott Tsuha @Scottie7391 - 2020-01-19: Amazing color from these jellyfish in the Churaumi Aquarium in Okinawa.
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Tomomi Hida @tomomi_hida - 2020-01-12: It was the fourth time/for the first time in 14 years to visit Okinawa (Churaumi aquarium: for the first time in 27… https://t.co/SpvbopPpeM
Vanalich @vanalich - 2020-01-10: Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium: The Beauty of Ocean Life Up Close | Japan Cheapo https://t.co/lzlAc7ygC1
JJR @chillpilljjr - 2020-01-06: The Churaumi Aquarium in Okinawa. Second largest in the world. It was amazing to see everything up close. https://t.co/FfTnd79xA4
Tom Kelly ケリー・トム @tomkXY - 2020-01-05: @andrewtychen Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is amazing too. Beware of the Goya and Habushu though, they’re acquired tas… https://t.co/7gJJSQ4WPc
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roboair @roboairofficial - 2020-01-04: One of the worlds largest aquarium tanks can be found at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium! Explore the sea without get… https://t.co/oIoXBCZDpW
Japan Shop @JapanItemShop3 - 2020-01-02: Okinawa,ChuraUmi Aquarium!
So Beautiful,So Fun!
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miu @mtskmsl - 2020-01-02: Kuroshio Sea - 2nd largest aquarium in the world - Okinawa Churaumi Aqua... https://t.co/L7zqoQrUEb via @YouTube
miu @mtskmsl - 2020-01-02: Kuroshio Sea - 2nd largest aquarium in the world - Okinawa Churaumi Aqua... https://t.co/L7zqoQrUEb via @YouTube
KaiLilly09 @KLilly09 - 2020-01-01: Went to Okinawa for my vacation and it was such a beautiful place that I wish we could have stayed longer. Stayed i… https://t.co/vR9PV2PM9F
ɹǝlpuǝɥ ǝuuɐ @AnneHendler - 2019-12-30: Today we went to Churaumi aquarium and looked at the fishes, dolphins, and sharks and found out about all the anima… https://t.co/wRWitZrgE9
Terrell(テレル)🥞🏎️ @domofactor - 2019-12-29: Went to visit jinbei-san at the Churaumi Aquarium! #okinawa #aquarium #churaumiaquarium #jinbeisan #whaleshark… https://t.co/VPhUBpcCrS
pai pairoj tipamart @tipamart - 2019-12-29: Nice place to see Whale Shark closely is Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. It’s unforgettable experience...PAI https://t.co/1FbE4HEQ7T
Space Pirate Ninja Assassin ⚔️ Software Engineer @nilgirian - 2019-12-28: Just a freakin’ huge whale shark feeding vertically! At the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium https://t.co/0a5rki9n2o
Japan Shop @JapanItemShop3 - 2019-12-27: Okinawa,ChuraUmi Aquarium!
So Beautiful,So Fun!
Check it!
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Kensho-Ryu Karate @KenshoRyu - 2019-12-27: This purple cookie and ice cream cup are made from Okinawa purple sweet potato. The flavor is creamy and not too sw… https://t.co/aQwrKaiHqU
선물옵션 파생 말과의미 / KwangOk Jeong / A Broker & Trader @bestrs - 2019-12-25: I'm dreaming of a white Christmas

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Japan Shop @JapanItemShop3 - 2019-12-23: Okinawa,ChuraUmi Aquarium!
So Beautiful,So Fun!
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Noy @Yon93899201 - 2019-12-23: Whale shark in the Okinawa Churaumi aquarium. https://t.co/JW7PVIMFQ3
Rajendra Gupta @rajendrargupta - 2019-12-21: The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is the second largest aquarium in the world. Its main tank, called the Kuroshio Sea,… https://t.co/B0s4gv5iYP
Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar - 2019-12-21: The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is the second largest aquarium in the world. Its main tank, called the Kuroshio Sea,… https://t.co/gDEDZwQgw4
Cliff Pickover @pickover - 2019-12-19: Little humans gazing in awe at another reality. (The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. Nearly 2 million gallons of water,… https://t.co/efZBAVI8uK
Massimo @Rainmaker1973 - 2019-12-19: The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is the second largest aquarium in the world (the first being the Georgia Aquarium). I… https://t.co/N5oEZ1JVhz
neuro.social.self @neurosocialself - 2019-12-19: Japan: Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is the second largest in the world https://t.co/kR9iBdB6NV
Hiroyuki Chihara @FIORADON - 2019-12-14: These are jellyfishes in Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. https://t.co/G7SpVQaUN1
Japan Shop @JapanItemShop3 - 2019-12-13: Okinawa,ChuraUmi Aquarium!
So Beautiful,So Fun!
Check it!
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Peter Hundt @pjhundt - 2019-12-10: @Sternarchella I wonder if that exhibit is at Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium?!??!? They have some crazy fish on display!