![]() ![]() Planning your visit HoursĬlosed 1st wednesday and thursday of December There is also a shark research center, where you can learn more about sharks, and observe the large tank which is home to numerous species of sharks, like tiger sharks and bull sharks. Unusual forms of life can be found here, including Bioluminescent organisms such as the splitfin flashlightfish, the pineconefish and luminescent jellyfish. Other tanks of special interest are the deep sea tanks, dedicated to the special creatures which live at the oceans most extreme depths. This tank gives a unique look into the life of a coral reef, the first place in the world where this has been done on a larger scale. Take a left on 449, then another left onto 114 a few kilometers up the road.Among Churaumi’s 77 tanks is the beautiful coral tank containing 80 types of living corals. Look for signs for Ocean Park Expo/Churaumi Aquarium and follow to 449. I’m confident you will too!įor a sneak peek of the aquarium, check out this video by Wandering Waffle Heads:Īnd check out this video by Wandering Waffle Heads about how to enjoy some of Expo Park’s features for FREE!ĭon’t forget to read our post about Ocean Expo Park, which is in the same location and shouldn’t be ignored as part of an excursion to the aquarium!Īddress: Japan, Okinawa Prefecture Kunigami District Motobu石川424 My family and I returned several times in three years and we always enjoyed it. I hope you’ll visit the aquarium while on Okinawa. So remember, when you go to the aquarium, plan on: When it is all said and done, you’ll exit through the gift shop where you can pick up your souvenir photo as well as any other treasures you may want to purchase. I always delighted to hear American and Japanese children exclaim, “Nemo!”įinish this gorgeous tour on a high note with the Whale Shark Exhibit-floor to ceiling for an expanse of two stories the whale sharks, manta rays, and their companions delight guests in an observation area as well as a dine-in restaurant. You’ll then see smaller tanks with various sea creatures including clown fish hiding in the anemone. We also enjoyed seeing what swims among the mangroves. You are now going to see the kinds of sea life that thrive in deeper darker waters. Expect a crowd in this area with lots of selfies in session! You are also sure to see some of the deep blue’s most colorful fish.Īs you meander through the halls to new tanks you’ll discover differing ocean habitats with differing levels of light. Then you will enter one of the most photo-friendly spots in the aquarium as you admire sea life that thrives closer to the ocean’s surface (so naturally the lighting in these tanks is much brighter). The little ones will delight in this activity and there are plenty of sinks to wash up afterward. It is nice to know which creatures are harmless when you are out playing in the ocean. Next, you must get your hands wet because there is a petting area where you can touch sea cucumbers and starfish. ![]() A miniature photo is free and a larger print a little more than 1,000 yen (which I think is fine for a cute family photo). Before you pass the admission stand, get in line for a souvenir photograph. After crossing several flights of stairs and escalators you’ll enter one of the greatest aquariums in the world. On a sunny day, you’ll see the ocean reflect at least three different shades of blue while the park’s flowers fill the horizon with warm vibrant colors. There is a grand stairway leading to the aquarium that overlooks the East China Sea and most of Ocean Expo Park. We returned to this oceanic wonderland several times during our three-year tour and it is no less true today than it was three years ago. I found this to be true when I first visited Ocean Expo Park’s Churuami Aquarium. We may speak different languages, but the name’Nemo’ is universal. The post below is an updated take on this attraction, published on July 14, 2016. Editor’s Note: The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium was originally reviewed on Okinawa Hai on March 11, 2007, and you can read a PDF copy of that original review HERE. ![]()
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