— Important Info —
●Refund and change time limit - Refunds and changes can be made 72 hours before the trip
●Confirmation method - Present the mobile phone electronic confirmation form
●Languages - English, Japanese
●Time required: -2-3 hours
●How to get there - Charter a car or rent a car to go by yourself
●Number of participants - minimum 1 person to book
Churaumi Aquarium, located in the Ocean Expo Park in northern Okinawa, is one of the most representative aquariums in Japan and the world. With the theme of "Recreating the Okinawan Ocean", it fully presents the rich and spectacular marine world around Okinawa, from shallow coral reefs to deep-sea ecology, making it perfect for parents, children, couples, and first-time visitors to Okinawa.

The most famous thing in the museum is the huge main tank "Kuroshio Sea":
●Approximately 8.2 meters high and capacity of over 7,500 tons
●You can enjoy whale sharks and manta rays up close
●Standing in front of the sink, it is full of shock and is a must-take check-in point
This tank symbolizes the Kuroshio Current flowing through Okinawa and makes you feel like you are in the deep sea.
The aquarium is divided into exhibition areas according to the depth and environment of the sea area:
●Coral Sea: Natural lighting design to truly reproduce the coral reef ecology
●Tropical Fish Zone: Colorful and diverse
● Deep Sea World: Showcase rare deep-sea creatures
●Turtle House/Manatee House: An outdoor viewing area with spacious space and a relaxed atmosphere
Both adults and children can easily understand marine ecology.
In addition to the indoor aquarium, the park also includes a number of free facilities:
●Dolphin Show (Oceanic Expo Park)
●Sea turtle and manatee outdoor observation area
●Seaview trail, grass rest area
The entire park is huge, so it is recommended to wear good walking shoes.

●Aquarium Main Building: Approximately 1.5~2 hours
●Outdoor park + performance: about 1 hour
👉 Overall, it is recommended to reserve 2.5~3 hours, and the itinerary will be more relaxed

📍 Location:
Churaumi Aquarium (Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium)
🗺 Address:
424
Ishikawa 424, Motobu, Okinawa 905-0206, Motobu, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture

※ Business hours may be extended during peak seasons (summer vacation, consecutive holidays)
※ It is recommended to reserve at least 2~3 hours for a visit (including outdoor parks)
📍 Location:
Churaumi Aquarium (Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium)
🗺 Address:
424
Ishikawa 424, Motobu, Okinawa 905-0206, Motobu, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture
| Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium – Opening Hours | ||
| Day | Opening Hours | Last Admission |
| Monday | 17:30 | |
| Tuesday | 08:30–18:30 | 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30–18:30 | 17:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30–18:30 | 17:30 |
| Friday | 08:30–18:30 | 17:30 |
| Saturday | 08:30–18:30 | 17:30 |
| Sunday | 08:30–18:30 | 17:30 |
※ Business hours may be extended during peak seasons (summer vacation, consecutive holidays)
※ It is recommended to reserve at least 2~3 hours for a visit (including outdoor parks)
Churaumi Aquarium is located in the Ocean Expo Park, which is very large in the hinterland of the park and has multiple free parking lots, making it quite convenient to get there by car.

✅ All parking lots are free of charge,
regardless of weekdays or holidays.
Closest to the aquarium entrance
It takes about 5~10 minutes on foot to get there
The most popular and easy to fill up on holidays
👉 If you are traveling with parents and children, elders, and slow travelers, it is recommended to stop at P7 first
Far from the aquarium
About 10~20 minutes on foot
It's easier to have a seat on holidays
👉 Alternative when physical strength is acceptable, or when P7 is full
There is a free shuttle bus (on-site bus) in the park
You can easily access the aquarium by parking a lot far away
The frequency is adjusted according to the time period, and the peak season is more frequent
10:00~13:00 am is the peak time for entry
On holidays, it is recommended to arrive before 09:00, as it is easier to park at P7
After 15:30 pm, there will be a lot of traffic leaving the venue, so please reserve time for the return trip
👟 What to wear and bring
📸 Photography and videography regulations
🐬 Performances and outdoor facilities
🍽 Eat and rest
👨👩👧👦Parent-child and elderly travelers
🚗Traffic and parking alerts
Bunny
5.0
This place is suitable for all ages; everyone from children to adults can enjoy themselves. Besides the aquarium, there's also a souvenir shop where you can buy various souvenirs. It was amazing to finally see the whale sharks, which I'd always wanted to see! The feeding scene was also spectacular; the whale sharks swam in the water, greedily sucking up their food. They were so adorable! I recommend buying tickets in advance to save time buying them on-site!