[When it comes to Okinawa, this is the place to go! ✨] You can see world-class aquariums at the Churaumi Aquarium! 🦭

This time we will introduce the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is one of the most popular tourist spots in Okinawa, and is commonly known as the Churaumi Aquarium! .The charm and highlight of the Churaumi Aquarium is the "Kuroshio Sea" on the second floor! The large tank, which boasts one of the largest sizes in the world, is a must-see! The large tank is made of acrylic glass, so you can see the creatures at almost life-size without any distortion. You will be overwhelmed by the 8.8m long whale sharks and Alfred Manta Rays swimming leisurely in the large tank! .By the way, Churaumi Aquarium is the first in the world to have successfully bred whale sharks for a long period of time. Churaumi Aquarium was the first in the world to successfully breed Alfred Manta Rays! .The popular "Kuroshio Exploration (above water viewing course)" allows you to view the large tank from the surface! .The "Tropical Fish Sea" on the 3rd floor recreates the coral reefs around Okinawa, with shallow rocks where strong light shines through, white sand, and dimly lit caves. You can see tropical fish living in an environment close to nature! .The colorful tropical fish swimming around are like the Dragon Palace. Just looking at the yellow, blue, and orange tropical fish is fun! .The "Coral Sea" on the 3rd floor also has an open system with no roof, so the strong Okinawan sunlight shines directly into the tank. Fresh seawater is supplied from the sea in front of the Churaumi Aquarium, and corals are raised on a large scale! .The "Deep Sea" on the 1st floor recreates the world 200 meters deep around Okinawa. You can see about 100 species of creatures, including individual tanks. The deep sea world has a mysterious atmosphere that will have you captivated! Highlights include saw sharks and corals and fish that glow in the dark. .Okichan Theater is where you can enjoy shows featuring false killer whales and Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins. It is located outside the Churaumi Aquarium, about a 5-minute walk from the aquarium exit! .Why not visit Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, one of Okinawa's most popular tourist spots? .📍Okinawa Churaumi AquariumAddress: 424 Ishikawa, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa 905-0206Opening hours: 8:30-18:30 (last entry 17:30)Extended period: April 27-May 6, 2024 and July 20-31, 2024 8:30-20:00 (last entry 19:00)Night period: August 1-31, 2024 8:30-21:00 (last entry 20:00)Admission: Adults 2,180 yen, Middle school students (high school students) 1,440 yen, Children (elementary and junior high school students) 710 yenFree for children under 6 years oldAccess:Recommended points:The large tank, which boasts one of the largest sizes in the world, is a masterpiece! The whale sharks and Alpine manta rays are very large! ⚠Please note that opening hours may change depending on the season! . #trip_aug