Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is a colossal sea life exhibit located near Osaka Bay. This state of the art aquarium is popular among tourists and locals and is easily accessible from downtown Umeda (where Hotel Kinki is located).
The quickest way to get to the aquarium is to ride the Midosuji Subway Line to Honmachi. From there, transfer to the Chuo Line and get off at Osakako Station. The aquarium is only a 5-minute walk from this station and signs should help you easily find its location. From Hotel Kinki, this trip can be made in about 30 minutes.
Although this giant aquarium is often absent from lists that rank the world’s largest aquariums, this is largely due to the exhibit’s design, which divides its collection of species into 15 separate tanks. However, the combined capacity of these tanks easily places this exhibit among the largest of its kind.
Osaka Aquarium is home to many exotic creatures, including a sunfish and a whale shark. There are also playful mammals such as dolphins, sea otters and seals. There is much to see here, so ensure to budget ample time to fully enjoy your visit to the aquarium.
Admission to the aquarium is 2000 yen. The facility is opened from 10 am to 8 pm and features a gift shop and various eateries.
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