Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
A Tempozan aquarium famous for its Pacific Ocean tank with a whale shark.
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This aquarium recreates the Pacific Ocean and the seas around it. A whale shark swims in the central “Pacific Ocean” tank. According to the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau, it displays about 30,000 creatures of some 620 species. It is about a 5-minute walk from Exit 1 of Osakako Station on the Osaka Metro Chuo Line.
Local tips
- With an e-ticket you can choose your entry time in advance (official site).