What to do and see in Japan, Japan: The Best Zoos & Aquariums

February 3, 2022 Major Galusha

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1. Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium

1-3 Minato-Machi, Minato-Ku, Nagoya 455-0033 Aichi Prefecture +81 52-654-7080 http://www.nagoyaaqua.jp/
Excellent
47%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,269 reviews

Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium

For summer it closes at 8pm

Reviewed By LALA1725MS

This is a very fantastic aquarium. There many fishes and water animals. White Dolphin Beluga, Killer Whales, Turtles and many beautiful jellyfishes. You can go for walking, couples, families and friends.The aquarium was just like an amusement park. You can enjoy with anybody. Everything was so beautiful and you can enjoy the time a lot there. Stuffs were very nice and kind. Its really great to go there especially on rainy day. All Nagoya residences are proud of this aquarium for sure!! 名古屋港にある水族館です。たくさんのお魚や海の生物に出会うことができます。輝くイワシの群れや魚のトンネルなど、海の世界を体感できるように工夫を凝らして展示がしてあり、まるで水の中にいるように一日中楽しむことができます。名古屋の小中学生は、校外学習などで何度も言ったことがあり、みな大好きです。大人になってからも家族、友人、恋人と行く定番スポットです。いつ誰といっても楽しめる楽しい水族館です。かわいいバブルを出すシロイルカのベルーガもいます。ご家族で、お子様と、ご両親と、ぜひ一度来てみてください。

2. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

1-1-10 Kaigandori, Minato-ku, Osaka 552-0022 Osaka Prefecture +81 6-6576-5501 [email protected] http://www.kaiyukan.com/language/eng/
Excellent
47%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 6,658 reviews

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

See the wide range of habitats that make up the Pacific Rim on a tour of this fascinating aquarium, which takes you from one environment to another and lets you feel as though you’re underwater.

Reviewed By jajavalB - Lampang, Thailand

We visited this attraction on weekends of 3rd November(long holidays in Japan).its admission line to buy tickets are organized to specific period of time for entry , we already bought osaka 1 day pass (combined with admission fee to this aquarium) so it's quick, not too long wait in line. The journey begin on the top floor of the building,8th floor, with wildlife on the beach or surface water, then step dowm floor by floor with spectacular animal from japan and all over the world. The outstanding star is Giant whale shark within big tank of waters with transparent high pressure proof acrylic panes where we can observe its natural lifes with amazing grace with other marine lifes. There are many interesting exhibitions about deep sea and antarctica marine lifes, sharks,stingrays,penguins, jellyfish and kingcrabs.

3. Toba Aquarium

3-3-6 Toba, Toba 517-8517 Mie Prefecture +81 599-25-2555 http://www.aquarium.co.jp/
Excellent
44%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 807 reviews

Toba Aquarium

Reviewed By B6814KJlaurab - Olympia, United States

Some of the animals here aren't shown anywhere else in Japan, like the dugong. There were many unusual animals, such as adorable little garden eels, and outside there was even a "petting" area with fish that clearly loved the attention!

4. Asahiyama Zoo

Higashi Asahikawacho Kuranuma, Asahikawa 078-8205 Hokkaido +81 166-36-1104 http://www.city.asahikawa.hokkaido.jp/asahiyamazoo/
Excellent
52%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,761 reviews

Asahiyama Zoo

Reviewed By carlbrown1 - Kaminoyama, Japan

I thought that we were going along to some small zoo in a small town in Hokkaido. Turned out to have many exhibits with most animals seemingly enjoying themselves despite there being snow on the ground - even the African ones. Usually one expects animals to be sleeping all the time but here they were up and about. Loved the different viewpoints for the "dancing hippo" and of course the penguin walk in the snow right in front of you. Well worth the trip - we actually took time off specifically to visit i.e. not a stopover for something to do, as we had seen a Japanese drama story based on the zoo

5. Adventure World

2399 Katata, Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun 649-2201 Wakayama Prefecture +81 739-43-3333 http://aws-s.com/
Excellent
65%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,421 reviews

Adventure World

Reviewed By Bishop-angelmacfire - Nishinomiya, Japan

I have watched the TV news that a baby panda was born last year. When I saw the baby, I have decided to see the panda. My high expectations have not been betrayed. The name of the child panda is “Saihin” She is a girl and so active! So cute! So lovely! You must see her. Now the crazy fever of baby panda boom has been calmed down, you can watch her very well without any clouds on week days. The adult pandas except the mother of “Saihin” was not active, just sleeping. So the timing is now to watch the lovely active child panda!

6. Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

424 Ishikawa Okinawa Memorial Park Ocean Expo Park, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun 905-0206 Okinawa Prefecture +81 980-48-2741 https://churaumi.okinawa/
Excellent
62%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 5,500 reviews

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

Reviewed By Gracie_Chen - Singapore, Singapore

Impressive aquarium and glad we put that in our itinerary . We went early to avoid the crowd , tourist buses started to come by around 10 am We also encountered a group of students on excursion so the place got crowded quickly . If you are not in a hurry (we are not) , just slowly stroll through the crowd and appreciate the different species of sea life on display. Fav window is of course the Whale Sharks & Giant Mantra Rays .. mesmerizing to see the giants swimming around We greatly enjoyed the place , time well spent P/S : If you intend to visit the Tropical Dream Center , keep the aquarium ticket . You get half price for the Tropical Dream Center entrance ticket

7. Tsuruoka City Kamo Aquarium

656 Okubo Imaizumi, Tsuruoka 997-1206 Yamagata Prefecture +81 235-33-3036 http://kamo-kurage.jp/
Excellent
50%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 458 reviews

Tsuruoka City Kamo Aquarium

Reviewed By Robbo51

It was during a blizzard in early February and outdoor sightseeing was out of the question so we tried Kamo. This is quite an impressive complex of indoor aquaria displaying all manner of fish, plus a couple of outdoor pools with seals and sea lions. The highlight though were the jellyfish. So much to discover about these widely varying creatures, and a guided tour behind the scenes to see how they are bred and cultured. Well worth a visit.

8. Nihondaira Zoo

1767-6 Ikeda, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka 422-8005 Shizuoka Prefecture +81 54-262-3251 http://www.nhdzoo.jp/
Excellent
45%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 233 reviews

Nihondaira Zoo

9. Kakegawa Kachouen

1517 Minamisaigo, Kakegawa 436-0024 Shizuoka Prefecture +81 537-62-6363 [email protected] http://k-hana-tori.com/
Excellent
52%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 305 reviews

Kakegawa Kachouen

In our huge area, We have a big greenhouse, water lily pool, ponds and farms.Our greenhouse is completely air-conditioned which offers cool breeze in summer and warmness in winter, even in rainy days you can enjoy and have fun visiting Kachouen comfortably.People with disabilities who uses wheelchairs and families who have baby carts should not worry because our park is barrier-free, everyone can enjoy and have fun visiting our park.

Reviewed By Tokugawa_Ieyasu - Fujieda, Japan

You may experience the time with adrable birds in the park by watching, feeding and so forth. The park itself is quite clean and you may be excited to see the birds flying around you. "Birds Show", which I joined at the outside garden, is a lot of fun. Some birds will fly over you and behave according to the instructors' signs. What I enjoyed was penguins' walk. They were really adrable! This park should be worth visiting.

10. Kamogawa Sea World

1468-18 Higashicho, Kamogawa 296-0041 Chiba Prefecture +81 4-7093-4803 http://www.kamogawa-seaworld.jp/index.html
Excellent
48%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 900 reviews

Kamogawa Sea World

【Kamogawa Sea World to Hold Complementary Discount Campaign for Foreign Nationals】 Kamogawa Sea World will conduct a foreign national complementary discount campaign from Friday, February 1 to Thursday, February 28, 2019. Visitors presenting a non-Japanese passport will receive a 50% discount on their admission fees.

Reviewed By HappyDumplings

Located right by the water. All shows were great. Killer whales were the best among the four. Lots of excitement and applause from the audience throughout the performance.

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