The first aquarium in Japan to use only artificial seawater,
One of the largest inland aquariums in Japan, with three floors.
The aquarium features a 6-meter-high large tank representing the Sea of Japan, the Kyoto Satoyama Zone that recreates the original landscape of Japan, and a dolphin stadium that doubles as a performance space, all of which are carefully designed to let visitors feel the nature.
Visitors can see approximately 15,000 animals of about 250 species, including the Japanese giant salamander, a special natural treasure of the Kamo River, as well as sargassum seals and Cape penguins.
Weekdays: 10:00-18:00
Weekends and peak season: 9:00-20:00
*Subject to change depending on the day
Open all year round
Adults (including college students) 2,200 yen
High school students 1,700 yen
Junior high school and elementary school students: 1,100 yen
Infants (3 years and older) 700 yen
Approx. 15 min. walk west from the central exit of “Kyoto” station, or approx. 7 min. walk from “Umekoji Kyoto Nishi” station on the JR San-in Line