Found in 15 aquariums
There are 15 aquariums in Kansai, Japan. Compare admission, hours, and access to choose the right stop for your trip.
Kansai
Kaiyukan
大阪府, 大阪市
A world-class Osaka Bay aquarium that lets you travel the Pacific through a huge spiral of exhibits. Its iconic Pacific Ocean tank and immersive route make it one of Japan's most memorable aquariums.
Kinosaki Marine World
Hyogo, Toyooka
A hands-on aquarium on the Sea of Japan coast where you can touch, play, and learn. With dolphin and sea lion shows plus horse mackerel fishing, it is easy to fill a full day.
Interactive Aquazoo, NIFREL
Osaka, Suita
An interactive aquazoo in EXPOCITY where eight zones invite you to feel inspired. White tigers and immersive spatial design make every step feel different.
Kyoto Aquarium
京都府, 京都市
An inland aquarium in Kyoto where giant salamanders and jellyfish take the spotlight.
Lake Biwa Museum
滋賀県, 草津市
A Shiga museum where you can explore Japan's largest lake through freshwater exhibits and hands-on displays.
Kansai
Himeji City Aquarium
兵庫県, 姫路市
A community-focused aquarium on Tegara-yama that fits neatly into a Himeji Castle sightseeing day. With the Harima Sea tank, sea turtles, and giant salamanders, it connects you to the local sea and river scenery in an easy stop between sightseeing spots.
Kansai
Wakayama Prefectural Museum of Natural History
Wakayama, Kainan City
A prefectural natural history museum where the aquarium-style first room and the specimen-filled second room let you explore Wakayama's sea, rivers, fossils, and wildlife in one visit.
Kansai
Kyoto University Shirahama Aquarium
和歌山県, 西牟婁郡白浜町
A research-oriented aquarium operated by Kyoto University. Located in Shirahama, Wakayama, it offers an academic perspective on marine life native to the local sea.
Kansai
Taiji Whale Museum
和歌山県, 太地町
A rare whale-focused museum in Taiji where museum exhibits, shows, and aquarium-style encounters come together.
Susami Town Shrimp and Crab Aquarium
和歌山県, 西牟婁郡すさみ町
A one-of-a-kind specialty aquarium in Nanki devoted to shrimp and crabs.
Kansai
Kobe Suma Sea World
兵庫県, 神戸市
A large ocean theme park in Suma, Kobe, reopened in 2024. One of the most talked-about facilities in the Kansai region, with up-close orca and dolphin performances.
Minatoyama Aquarium
兵庫県, 神戸市兵庫区
A compact urban aquarium in Kobe City, created from a renovated former elementary school. Its close-up displays and NATURE STUDIO setting make it easy to enjoy as part of a city trip.
NARA KINGYO MUSEUM
奈良県, 奈良市
A goldfish-themed experience museum in Nara City that blends light, art, and local goldfish culture. It is an easy stop to add to a city itinerary.
Kansai
AQUARIUM x ART atoa
兵庫県, 神戸市
A theater-style aquarium inside Kobe Port Museum where light, sound, and marine life come together.
Akame Taki Aquarium
mie, Nabari
A small aquarium at the entrance to Akame 48 Waterfalls, where giant salamanders and gorge nature come together.