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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan (Tempozan)
Best time to visit
Weekday mornings at opening avoid crowds and give calmer tanks for photos. Late afternoon during scheduled feedings offers the most active animal behavior, check the daily timetable.
Budget tips
Adult admission is roughly 2,400 JPY with discounts for children and seniors, there are no standard free days; buy timed-entry or online tickets for small savings and look for combo discounts with Tempozan attractions.
Recommended for
Families, Marine life enthusiasts, Photography enthusiasts, School and educational groups
Plan your visit
2-3 hours
About
Korte feiten: A massive central tank houses a graceful whale shark that glides through deep-blue water, giving visitors the dizzying sensation of floating beside a creature from the open ocean. Wander the spiraling galleries and expect sudden, intimate encounters with playful otters, luminous jellyfish and hands-on touch pools that make the whole visit feel alive and unexpectedly personal.
Hoogtepunten: You glide up a glass-walled ramp past 15 habitat tanks, each lit with a different color so the water changes from dusky purple to neon blue, until you face a 5.4 million-liter central tank where a gentle whale shark floats like a slow, living submarine. At feeding time divers slip into the tank with torches and handfuls of sardines, the sound of clapping muffled by water and a silver rain of food that sends rays and schools of fish arcing around the shark in a ballet you can feel in your chest.
Insider tips
- Start at the top floor and follow the downward route to see the central Pacific tank and whale sharks from multiple levels.
- Arrive 15 minutes before scheduled feeding shows to secure a front-row view and better photos.
- Wear comfortable shoes, the exhibit spirals and includes several ramps and stairs.
- Skip peak weekend hours if possible, or visit late on rainy weekdays when local crowds are low.
Klik om een GRATIS wandeltocht te boeken in Osaka, Japan
De beste manier om een stad te ervaren met een lokale gids.
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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