The 10 Best Zoos & Aquariums in Tokyo, Kanto

June 30, 2021 Dorsey Hagwood

Tradition collides with pop culture in Tokyo, where you can reverently wander ancient temples before rocking out at a karaoke bar. Wake up before the sun to catch the lively fish auction at the Tsukiji Market, then refresh with a walk beneath the cherry blossom trees that line the Sumida River. Spend some time in the beautiful East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, then brush up on your Japanese history at the Edo-Tokyo Museum. Don’t forget to eat as much sushi, udon noodles, and wagashi (Japanese sweets) as your belly can handle.
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1. Edogawa Natural Zoo

3-2-1 Kitakasai Gyosen Park, Edogawa 134-0081 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3680-0777 http://edogawa-kankyozaidan.jp/zoo
Excellent
53%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 124 reviews

Edogawa Natural Zoo

2. Ueno Zoo

9-83, Uenokoen, Taito 110-8711 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3828-5171 http://www.tokyo-zoo.net/sp/ueno/
Excellent
33%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
6%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 3,036 reviews

Ueno Zoo

One of Japan's most beloved zoos, Ueno Zoo includes many unusual animals, such as Hokkaido brown beans, Japanese macaques, and wild cormorants.

Reviewed By David27feb - Burns Beach, Australia

Let me start by advising that as a family we have been to many zoos around the world and we are zoo friend members at our local zoo in Perth. Ueno zoo was fantastic, very well run and you could see that the animals were being well looked after which is always a consideration. The panda , polar bear , guerrilla and well manicured gardens and shrines combined with some good places to eat were a winning combination overall. Very easy to get there by public transport either metro or JR.

3. Tokyo Sea Life Park

6-2-3 Rinkai-cho, Edogawa 134-0086 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3869-5152 http://www.tokyo-zoo.net/zoo/kasai
Excellent
35%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 560 reviews

Tokyo Sea Life Park

Reviewed By Hsien_Teh - Singapore, Singapore

Lovely place to spend 2-3 hours. The entrance to the building itself is such a novelty and should be a very nice photo opportunity on a sunny day. Like most other visitors who reviewed this attraction, we found the huge tuna mesmerising. But we also loved the simulated coast line with a wave generator. It was nice to see rare local specimens like the goblin fish and those that live in deeper waters.

4. Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa

4-10-30 Shinagawa Prince Hotel, Takanawa, Minato 108-8611 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-5421-1111 http://www.aqua-park.jp
Excellent
30%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 821 reviews

Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa

The cutting-age of entertainment in Tokyo that showcases the wonderful world of marine creatures with dazzling sound,lighting.and imagery. Captures the expressions of "the four seasons in Japan" with 350 species of some 20,000 marine creatures in performances that change depending on the time of day or night. The Aqua Park is located in the city center and is easily accessed by safe and comfortable transportation system and an indoor facility unaffected by weather. Operating hour are until 10:00 p.m.(final admission is 9:00 p.m.) You are always welcome at Aqua Park to enjoy extraordinary attractions and experience the captivating "beauty and quality only found in Japan". *Operating hour vary depending on the season.

Reviewed By R1810PAhelenc

Great value so much to see and don’t miss the dolphin show both during the day and at night. Don’t forget to get you hand stamped so you can come and go all day.

5. Shinagawa Aquarium

3-2-1 Katsushima Shinagawa Ward Park, Shinagawa 140-0012 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3762-3433 http://www.aquarium.gr.jp/
Excellent
26%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 436 reviews

Shinagawa Aquarium

Reviewed By sammy1987 - Wigan, United Kingdom

Visited here on a rainy day and glad we did. Really enjoyed the dolphin and sea lion shows. And the shark tank was cool Didn’t cost much to enter either. We also visited the restaurant after which was also really good. It’s only a small aquarium but so much better than we have in the UK It’s all wheelchair accessible to and you can even borrow a chair there if you wish. Would visit again

6. Sunshine Aquarium

3-1-3 Higashiikebukuro World Import Mart Bldg. Rooftop, Toshima 170-0013 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3989-3466 http://www.sunshinecity.co.jp/aquarium/
Excellent
26%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 721 reviews

Sunshine Aquarium

Reviewed By 567CherylL - Daresbury, United Kingdom

Absolutely loved our visit here, the Penguins in the sky is amazing, such a unique and different way to enjoy watching the wonderful penguins swimming around. Highly recommend this place, fantastic shows and great value for money.

7. Sumida Aquarium

1-1-2 Solamachi 5F/6F, Oshiage, Sumida 131-0045 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-5619-1821 http://www.sumida-aquarium.com/
Excellent
25%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
26%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 850 reviews

Sumida Aquarium

Reviewed By E62LVtonim - Kingsport, United States

My cousin took us to Sumida Aquarium last week. It was awesome. For a small aquarium, it had as much versatility as some much larger aquariums I've been to around the world. There were goldfish from around the world, penguins and varieties and stages of jellyfish as well as many other unique aquatic life.

8. Higashiitabashi Park Children's Zoo

3-50-1 Itabashi, Itabashi 173-0004 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3963-8003 http://www.city.itabashi.tokyo.jp/c_kurashi/000/000168.html
Excellent
15%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
29%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 41 reviews

Higashiitabashi Park Children's Zoo

9. Children's Zoo Takashimadaira branch

8-24-1 Takashimadaira, Itabashi 175-0082 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3932-0090 http://www.city.itabashi.tokyo.jp/c_kurashi/000/000167.html
Excellent
20%
Good
60%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 15 reviews

Children's Zoo Takashimadaira branch

10. Art Aquarium Nihonbashi

2-2-1, Nihombashi-Muromachi 5F, Chuo 103-0022 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3270-2590 http://artaquarium.jp/
Excellent
26%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
7%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 46 reviews

Art Aquarium Nihonbashi

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