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Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
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An aquarium where the magnificent world of mysterious Okinawan creatures spreads out.
You can enjoy a large-scale coral breeding display in the "Coral Sea" aquarium where the sun shines. The Kuroshio Sea is a huge Osako-powered aquarium where you can observe the world's largest fish whale sharks and the world's first successful breeding Nanyomanta. In addition, you can experience the whole sea of Okinawa into a "deep sea" aquarium that reproduces the mysterious deep sea of Okinawa.
What is the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium?
It is one of the most popular spots in Ocean Expo Park. In the aquarium, the magnificent world of mysterious Okinawan creatures spreads out. It is a #national park with the theme of "Sun, Flowers and the Sea". In the park full of nature, there are various facilities such as #Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, botanical garden, planetarium, beach, etc., so you can enjoy it all day!
Where is the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium?
Enjoy the "Kuroshio Sea" where whale sharks and mantas swim from various angles! There are many spots in the hall, which is full of highlights. My recommendation is to visit first in the morning. The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is open from 8:30 in the morning, and roads and parking lots are relatively vacant during that time. In addition, there are many nice benefits, such as one-time manta feeding at 9:30 in the morning and lunch avoiding peaks.
Business day of Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
From 8:30 to 18:30 (admission deadline: 17:30) Extended period and night period are also provided separately.
For more information, please check the official website.
Access to Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
From Naha Airport, it takes about 2 hours by car (using expressway) and about 2 hours and 30 minutes by bus (using highway bus). The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is located in the Ocean Expo Park in Motobu-cho. The main means of transportation are cars (including rental cars), highway buses, route buses, and taxis.
What are the characteristics of the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium?
Go down the gentle slope and go to the large aquarium of the "Kuroshio Sea", which can be said to be the main exhibition of the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. The whale shark, which is about 8.7 meters long, and the appearance of manta swimming gently is a masterpiece. It's a great deal, so take a little time here and observe it carefully. In "Kuroshio Sea", there is a commentary on the aquarium five times a day. Above all, the program of feeding commentary on manta and whale sharks cannot be overlooked.
What is the recommended information about the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium?
Before entering the museum, take a commemorative photo at the entrance. If you go to the "Photo Receipt" where you exit the exit ticket gate, you will receive one free of charge (large format is charged). Please stop by to make memories of your family trip.
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Basic information
- Address
- 〒905-0206
424, Ishikawa, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa - URL
- https://churaumi.okinawa/
- Facility name
- Churaumi Aquarium
- Phone number
- 0980-48-3748
- Parking lot
- Yes ・ All 1900 parking lots at Ocean Expo Park are free.
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