Tokyo · AQUARIUMS
Good aquarium visits fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Tokyo’s Art Aquarium Museum GINZA, with goldfish, light, music, scent, seasonal displays, prices, timing, access, and tips.
“Nice museum exhibition! It’s pretty compact so you can spend at least 45 mins to an hour. The presentation is amazing.”
Review of Tokyo’s Sumida Aquarium, with penguins, goldfish, a calm cafe, practical rules, pricing, timing, and tips for a relaxed visit.
Explore Sagami Bay, jellyfish, deep-sea life, and seasonal exhibits at Enoshima Aquarium, a practical one-day stop near Kamakura.
“Good exhibits but they were apparently closing early for a private event and this wasn’t shared in advance so we had to leave early before seeing all the exhibits.”
Visit Tokyo’s Sumida Aquarium for penguins, seals, jellyfish, and coral reefs, with optional Tokyo Metro access and timed entry.
“Nice aquarium. Enjoyed the penguins and seals! We saw them being fed and playing. Nice for small children too.”
Pick a neighbourhood, a counter or a mountain.
