Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
Inside Ocean Expo Park, the giant Kuroshio tank holds whale sharks and manta rays behind one of the world's largest acrylic panels.
When · Where
- When
- 2026/07/08 08:30
- Where
- Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium（424 Ishikawa, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa）
- City
- Okinawa
- Getting there
- ~2 hrs by car or express bus from Naha Airport
- Price
- Admission charged (see official fee page)
- Organizer
- Ocean Expo Park / Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- ~2 hrs by car or express bus from Naha Airport Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
- Paying
- Admission charged (see official fee page). Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- families, date night
Highlights
- Whale sharks in the Kuroshio Sea tank
- Manta rays behind a giant acrylic panel
- Set in seaside Ocean Expo Park
Background & story
Part of Ocean Expo Park on the site of the 1975 Okinawa Ocean Expo, it became famous for keeping whale sharks and successfully breeding manta rays.
Good to know
Hours 8:30–18:30 (last entry 17:30); pair with Emerald Beach in the same park.
Frequently asked questions
- What are Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium's opening hours?
- 8:30-18:30, with last entry at 17:30 (as of August 2026).
- How do you get there from Naha Airport?
- About 2 hours by car or express bus.
- Is there an admission fee?
- Yes — admission is charged; see the official fee page for current prices.
- What is the aquarium known for?
- Whale sharks in the Kuroshio Sea tank and manta rays behind a giant acrylic panel. It sits inside seaside Ocean Expo Park, so you can pair it with Emerald Beach.