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Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

沖縄美ら海水族館

One of the world's largest aquariums featuring the massive Kuroshio Sea tank with whale sharks and manta rays.

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium Exterior
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium Exterior © sinnosuke uchida, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
Mon–Sun08:30–18:30
Holidays08:30–18:30
Admission
Standard
Adult¥2,180
Links
Official websiteEnglish · Japanese
Access
Ishikawa, Kunigami-Gun Motobu-Cho, Okinawa 〒 905-0206
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The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is a large public aquarium located in Motobu, Okinawa, Japan. It is one of the largest aquariums in the world, and features a variety of marine life from the waters of the Pacific Ocean and the surrounding area. The main attraction is the "Kuroshio Sea" exhibit, which features a massive tank holding 7,500 cubic meters of water and showcasing a variety of marine life, including whale sharks and manta rays. The aquarium also features a variety of other exhibits, including a coral reef and a mangrove forest. It is a popular tourist destination, attracting millions of visitors each year.

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