Churaumi Aquarium

Churaumi Aquarium **Address**: 424 Ishikawa, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture **Traffic Information**: - **Self-driving**: It takes about 2 hours to drive from Naha Airport. MAPCODE: "553 075 797"; parking is free, and it is recommended to use the North Exit Multi-storey Parking Lot. - **Bus**: Take the Churaumi Liner Express Bus to Ocean Expo Park Station. The journey takes about 3 hours and the walk takes 10 minutes. The Churaumi Aquarium is famous for the world's third largest Kuroshio Sea tank, which displays giant marine creatures such as whale sharks and manta rays, and replicates the deep-sea ecology of Okinawa. The museum is divided into four floors. We recommend the "Kuroshio Journey" on the 2nd floor and the "Coral Reef Journey" on the 3rd floor. The former offers a stunning whale shark feeding show (15:00 daily), while the latter has a touch pool and coral ecology display. Tickets are 2,180 yen for adults and 4,360 yen for an annual pass, which is suitable for multiple visitors. Surrounding facilities include the Dolphin Theater and the beach. It is recommended to take the park shuttle bus for a tour. The in-house restaurant "Ocean Blue" is located near the water tank and offers light meals with a sea view, but you need to reserve a seat in advance. #GlobalTravel