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Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium Admission Ticket
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Ocean Expo Park, Motobu
Overview
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is in Ocean Expo Park on the Motobu peninsula. This ticket admits you to the aquarium itself, where the displays recreate the seas around Okinawa. The main building is far from the car parks, so allow extra time to reach it.
- The Kuroshio Sea tank, home to whale sharks and manta rays.
- A naturally lit Coral Sea tank with more than 800 coral colonies.
- Deep sea exhibits, a shark research lab and a video theatre.
- Indoor throughout, and wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Ticket details
Selected option Aquarium admission
Description / Important notes
Introduction
- The aquarium introduces you to the mystery of Okinawa’s marine creatures with this ticket！
- The exhibition contains a 210-inch video theater, Shark Research Lab, AQUAROOM, Aqua Lab, etc., with a cafe and dining area(paid), and shops. Starting with the naturally lit Coral Sea tank, which exhibits a large selection of coral reefs, which the aquarium has succeeded in breeding. Next is the enormous, dynamic Kuroshio Sea tank, where you can go deeper into the aquarium, you will encounter the Deep Sea tank, allowing you to experience Okinawa’s entire underwater world.
Location
- 424 Ishikawa, Motobu, Kunigami District, Okinawa, Japan
Business Hour
- 8:30～18:30（Last Admission 17:30）
- For details about the time extension, please refer to the official website.
- Due to climate factors such as typhoons, business hours may change or the venue may temporarily close. Please check the official website before your visit.
- https://churaumi.okinawa/en/guide/hour/
Official Website
Transportation
- Naha Airport - Nago: About 1 hour by highway bus
- Naha - Nago: About 2-2 and a half hours by bus
- Naha - Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium: About 30 minutes by car
- Please refer to the link below for detailed access: https://churaumi.okinawa/en/guide/access/
Validity
Bookable for 30 days
Included
- Admission Ticket
Not included
- Other than the items mentioned above
How to use your ticket
- Show Mobile Ticket: Please show your QR code at the ticket counter (3F of Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium) while visiting.
Age requirements
- Adult: 19 years old and above
- Child: 6 to 14 years old
- Student: 15 to 18 years old
Cancellation policy
- No Cancellation and Non-refundable
Terms and conditions
- Valid for 30 days after your purchase
- Visitors who buy child/ student tickets are asked to present their ID/ Student ID cards.
- 15-year-old visitors should buy tickets according to their student IDs. (junior high/high school) ※Business hours may be subject to change or temporary closure due to typhoons or other conditions.
- Please display your QR code in advance and line up when entering.
- Business hours may be subject to change or temporary closure due to typhoons or other conditions.
Plan your visit
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Ocean Expo Park, Motobu
Mandai is not near the city: allow about an hour by highway bus from Naha Airport to Nago, then roughly 30 minutes on to the aquarium. By road from Naha it is about two to two and a half hours.
Opening hours
Every day except Fridays, 08:30 to 17:30.
8:30am-6:30pm (Oct-Feb, last admission 5:30pm); 8:30am-8:00pm (Mar-Sep, last admission 7:00pm).
What to expect
Dolphin Show Time. It will take roughly around 10-20 minutes. The timings of the show are as follows: 10:30, 11:30, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00. Diver show time. It will take roughly 15 minutes. The timings of the show are as follows: 12:00, 14:00, 15:30.
Things to note
- Operation Hours: Please kindly visit Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium official website for any updates of operation hours.
- Weather: Indoor attraction with no wet weather restrictions
- Dresscode: Casual wear recommended
- Accessibility: Wheelchair and stroller accessible