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Sumida Aquarium
Best time to visit
Weekday mornings at opening are best for quieter galleries and clearer photo ops; avoid late afternoons, weekends and school holidays when local crowds swell.
Budget tips
Adult admission is about 2,300 JPY, high school and university rates near 1,500 JPY, children discounted; no regular free-entry days, but an annual pass pays off after two visits and online or Tokyo Skytree combo tickets often give small savings.
Recommended for
Families, Photography enthusiasts, Couples, Aquatic life fans
Plan your visit
1.5-2 hours
About
クイックファクト: A compact, modern aquarium stacks exhibits across multiple levels, letting you watch penguins glide beneath observation decks and jellyfish drift in illuminated tanks. Many displays showcase over 350 species in close-up windows, blending minimalist design with hands-on educational touch tanks.
ハイライト: Under soft LED lighting, the jellyfish gallery turns into a silent, color-shifting ballet, where translucent bells pulse like living lanterns and shadowed tentacles trace delicate patterns. Keepers perform a calming dim-light ritual before evening viewings, the air smelling faintly of sea salt while the tanks glow, so you can hear gentle splashes and see penguins bob within a few meters of the glass.
Insider tips
- Arrive at opening on weekdays to avoid school groups and after-work crowds.
- Check the daily schedule for penguin feedings and diver talks and be at the main tank ten minutes early.
- Jellyfish dome and the top-level glass wall offer the best photos, use a fast lens and raise ISO instead of flash.
- Buy tickets online to skip the queue, or get a Skytree combo ticket for a bundled price.
Tokyo, Japan で無料のウォーキングツアーを予約するにはクリック
地元のツアーガイドと街を体験する最良の方法。
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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