Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

海遊館

Kaiyukan is a large aquarium in the Osaka Bay area. It recreates the natural environment of the Pacific Ocean, the world's largest ocean. The tanks are arranged in a similar way to where these environments are found around the Pacific. It is popular with families and couples.

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Visitor information

Opening hours: 10:00–20:00; last admission one hour before closing. Hours vary by season.
Closed: Irregular closing days (2 days in total in January).
Admission: Regular price: adults 2,700 yen, children 1,400 yen. Prices may vary by season.
Getting there: About a 5-minute walk from Exit 1 of Osakako Station (Osaka Metro Chuo Line).
Time needed: About 120 minutes.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Tips for Muslim visitors

Most visitors take about 2 hours to see the aquarium, so plan around prayer times.
Same-day re-entry is free: get a hand stamp at the Service Counter near the exit, so you can step out (for example, to pray) and come back.
Meals are not allowed in the viewing corridors; light meals are available at cafe R.O.F. on the 4th floor.
Aquariums and zoos take a few hours to see. Plan a prayer time in your visit and check the map for quiet spaces.
Snack stands may sell sausages and other pork products. Check the ingredients or bring your own snacks where allowed.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Osaka and the verified places to pray nearby.