Osaka Aquarium (Kaiyukan) Tours and Tickets

Admission to the Osaka Aquarium varies, as the price changes according to demand. Tickets typically cost around ¥2,300 for adults, ¥2,000 for over-60s, ¥1,200 for kids ages 7–15, and ¥600 for kids 4–6. Discounts may be available, and you can purchase combo tickets that include nearby attractions.

The Osaka Aquarium is typically open from 10am until 8pm, with earlier opening times in busy months (May, July, August, and October). Last admission is one hour before closing. In winter, it typically closes on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Check the online calendar for up-to-date hours.

Both. You can buy tickets to the Osaka Aquarium online in advance and at the door when you visit, but only a limited number of entry tickets are released per hour. The aquarium is popular, so it’s wise to pre-book tickets to avoid disappointment or waiting in line.

Yes, the Osaka Aquarium uses a timed-entry system to streamline access to the popular attraction. You’re unable to enter before the time indicated on your ticket. It is possible to buy admission tickets on the day of your visit, but you’ll still have to wait for your allotted time.

The Osaka Aquarium offers a range of facilities, including paid lockers, free wheelchair rental, a café, a bicycle parking area, and a stroller storage area. Unfortunately, the aquarium doesn’t offer stroller rental or Wi-Fi, but you can access the Osaka Free Wi-Fi system in the area outside the aquarium.

Yes, if you have a ticket to the Osaka Aquarium, you are allowed to reenter up to one hour before closing on the day of your ticket’s validity. Before leaving, you’ll get a transparent stamp on the back of your hand, which you can show upon reentry to the aquarium.