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Kyoto Aquarium

The enigmatic Giant Salamander, a natural treasure, is right in front of you!

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.

Information

Name
Kyoto Aquarium
京都水族館
Link
Official Site
Address
35-1 Kanki-ji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto (in Umekoji Park)
Hours of operation

Weekdays: 10:00-18:00
Weekends and peak season: 9:00-20:00
*Subject to change depending on the day

Closed

Open all year round

Admission fee

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

Parking lot
No parking lot
Access

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

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