Exploring the Kuroshio Sea tank (observation course above the water)

Exploring the Kuroshio Sea tank (observation course above the water) will reopen on Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Make the most of your Kuroshio Sea experience full of exciting discoveries!

Exploring the Kuroshio Sea tank (observation course above the water)

This is a popular program giving you an opportunity to visit behind the scenes to view our largest tank, the Kuroshio Sea tank, from above.

Time	~~8:30~10:45~~ ~~17:30~Until 15 minutes before the aquarium closes~~　　 From Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the admission hours will be changed as follows: 　9：00～10：45 　17：30～18：15 ・On Saturday, July 4, 2026, Saturday, July 18–Friday, July 31, and Saturday, August 1–Monday, August 31, 2026: 　9：00～10：45 　17：30～18：45 Viewing is not allowed outside the above hours due to animal health management. No reservation necessary
Entrance and exit	Use the designated elevator near the Whale Shark and Manta Ray Corner on the first floor.

Time

~~8:30~10:45~~
~~17:30~Until 15 minutes before the aquarium closes~~

From Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the admission hours will be changed as follows:
　9：00～10：45
　17：30～18：15
・On Saturday, July 4, 2026, Saturday, July 18–Friday, July 31, and Saturday, August 1–Monday, August 31, 2026:
　9：00～10：45
　17：30～18：45

*Viewing is not allowed outside the above hours due to animal health management.
*No reservation necessary

Entrance and exit

Use the designated elevator near the Whale Shark and Manta Ray Corner on the first floor.

Note

Viewing time varies by season.

Inquiries

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

905-0206
424 Ishikawa, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture
TEL:+81-980-48-3748 FAX:+81-980-48-4444