Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan: Tickets & Why the Osaka Amazing Pass Doesn't Cover It
2 - 3 h
Major Public Aquarium
Opened 1990
1-1-10 Kaigandori, Minato-ku, Osaka, 552-0022, Japan
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
¥2,700
Lower child/senior tiers scale with the same dynamic-pricing system; confirm your exact visit date's price on the official site before booking.
Hours vary seasonally; confirm the current day's opening and closing times on the official site before visiting.
Dated e-ticket recommended, especially on weekends/holidays; price is selected-date-dependent (like an airline fare), confirmed at checkout for the specific calendar date chosen.
A major aquarium on Osaka Bay at Tempozan, built around a central Pacific Ocean tank housing whale sharks, with a spiral walkway descending past exhibits themed on the "Ring of Fire" volcanic belt.
| Option | Price | Booking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult, cheapest dynamic-pricing days | from ¥2,700 | Dated e-ticket on the official site | |
| Adult, most expensive dynamic-pricing days | up to ¥3,500 | Dated e-ticket on the official site | |
| With Osaka Amazing Pass | Not included | No pass discount or free entry confirmed |
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Ticket Options
¥2,700
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & History
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is a major aquarium on Osaka Bay at Tempozan, built around a central Pacific Ocean tank that houses whale sharks among its marine life. Visitors descend via a spiral walkway past a sequence of tanks themed on the "Ring of Fire" volcanic belt, from Antarctic penguins to tropical reef fish, with the huge central tank visible at multiple levels throughout the route. The building's exterior itself, painted with a large whale mural, is a recognizable Tempozan-area landmark.
What to See: Top Highlights
The Pacific Ocean Tank & Whale Sharks
The aquarium's central, multi-story tank is viewed from several levels along the descending walkway and is home to its signature whale sharks.
Ring of Fire Themed Zones
Exhibits are organized geographically around the Pacific's volcanic belt, from Antarctic ice to Japanese deep-sea life.
Jellyfish & Reef Exhibits
Dedicated tanks for jellyfish and coral-reef fish break up the route between the larger showcase tanks.
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Is Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan Included on the Osaka Amazing Pass?
Compare Osaka PassesNo — confirmed directly against the Osaka Amazing Pass's own participating-attractions list, Kaiyukan does not appear on it at all. There is no free entry or discount tied to the pass for this attraction.
Osaka Amazing Pass
Not included. Kaiyukan does not appear anywhere on the Osaka Amazing Pass's own participating-attractions list (checked directly) — no free entry, discount, or any other relationship to the pass could be confirmed.
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