Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is a must-see tourist spot when traveling to Okinawa.

With one of the largest aquariums in the world that reproduces from the shallow waters of coral reefs to the mysterious deep sea, Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is by the far most popular aquarium in Japan, boasting two million visitors annually.

At the “Kuroshio Sea”, they breed multiple whale sharks and manta rays for the first time in the world and it’s absolutely breathtaking.

They also hold dolphin shows at the outside pool every day.

Open Hours
8: 30-18: 30 * Until 20:00 from March to September (last reception is 1 hour before closing)

Holiday
First Wednesday of December and the following day (Thursday)

Fee
Adults 1,880 yen, high school students 1,250 yen, elementary and junior high school students 620 yen, free for children under 6 years old

Access
About 40 minutes by car from the “Kyoda” IC on the Okinawa Expressway