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

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Ramon Nagesan @RamonSN - 2020-06-12: @Sternarchella If/when you go, you need to check out the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. They've got whale sharks & deep… https://t.co/zrxy5ZvPAs
Japan Guide @Japan_Guide1 - 2020-06-04: Okinawa’s famous Churaumi Aquarium reopens | Stripes Okinawa https://t.co/JleiS8u4Ea
Stars and Stripes Pacific @StripesPacific - 2020-06-03: Stationed on #Okinawa? Don't walk. Run to this popular aquarium!
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Tobias三frecce @ConDrei - 2020-06-02: @OkinawaOzzy @sushi_football Churaumi Aquarium?
Okinawa Tourism Agency maybe?
NaHaNa Hotel (really enjoyed the place in 2014).
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Yemi @hihelloyemi - 2020-05-14: Lee Know: Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. I heard that there are whales and sharks, so I want
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花⁰⁷ @yutachisan - 2020-05-13: okinawa, somewhere near churaumi aquarium.
花⁰⁷ @yutachisan - 2020-05-13: okinawa, somewhere near churaumi aquarium.
Alistair Dove @DrAlistairDove - 2020-05-05: More great stuff from our friends at Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium in Japan. #AquariumScience FTW! https://t.co/8rb0xdSrNR
Lindsay @DuncanDsrdrly - 2020-05-04: @SamSykesSwears I went to Churaumi Aquarium in Okinawa, Japan, and the groups of schoolkids there were going from o… https://t.co/mLQmlCG2Ds
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🍞 @NanaseMaruuru - 2020-04-26: @yodasukas But by right only can buy in the aquarium at okinawa churaumi so ig its like special 😳
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noah 🐶👊 ノア @MaouNoah - 2020-04-13: it’s my dream to visit the okinawa churaumi aquarium but like okinawa is really Out Of The Way
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andrea @douwanturfries - 2020-04-10: My train of thought of night 26(?) of the rona: is the animal crossing aquarium semi inspired by the churaumi aquarium from okinawa?
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Aya Ichihashi (Stars and Stripes) @AyaIchihashi - 2020-04-06: Okinawa’s most famous aquarium Churaumi Aquarium will be closed till further notice due to the coronavirus outbreak… https://t.co/3Xdn3TgZhr
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