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Watch penguins, garden eels and glowing jellyfish without leaving Tokyo Skytree Town. Sumida Aquarium is a modern indoor aquarium on the 5th and 6th floors of Tokyo Solamachi, open every day of the year, so it pairs easily with a trip up Tokyo Skytree.
Quick answer
Admission: adults ¥2,700, high school students ¥2,000, elementary and junior high school students ¥1,400, children 3 and over ¥900.
Hours: check the official calendar for the day. Entry and ticket sales end 1 hour before closing. Open all year.
Getting there: right next to Tokyo Skytree Station, or about 5 minutes on foot from Oshiage Station.
Tickets
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | ¥2,700 |
| High school students | ¥2,000 |
| Elementary and junior high school students | ¥1,400 |
| Children 3 and over | ¥900 |
- Junior high and high school students need to show a student ID at the ticket counter.
- Visitors with a disability certificate and one companion get half price.
- Advance tickets let you skip the ticket line.
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What to see
- Penguins: one of the aquarium’s most popular areas.
- Spotted garden eels in the coral reef tank.
- Jellyfish: including the large “Big Schale” tank on the 6th floor.
- Ogasawara tanks: sea life from the Ogasawara Islands, including green sea turtles.
- Feeding times run through the day. Check the schedule on the official website.
Things to know
- Hours can change with the weather or events, so check the official calendar before you go.
How to get there
| From | Time |
|---|---|
| Tokyo Skytree Station (Tobu Skytree Line) | Right next to the station |
| Oshiage Station (Tobu, Hanzomon, Keisei and Toei Asakusa lines) | About 5 min on foot |
| Ueno Station | About 14 min by train |
| Tokyo Station | About 16 min by train |
| Haneda Airport | About 42 min by train |
| Narita Airport | About 59 min by train |
Address: 5F–6F, Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi, 1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku. There is no aquarium parking. See our Tokyo Skytree tickets guide and Skytree and Oshiage guide.
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FAQ
How much is Sumida Aquarium?
Adults ¥2,700, high school students ¥2,000, elementary and junior high school students ¥1,400, and children 3 and over ¥900.
Is Sumida Aquarium open every day?
Yes, it is open all year. Hours can change, so check the official calendar.
Where is Sumida Aquarium?
On the 5th and 6th floors of Tokyo Solamachi in Tokyo Skytree Town.
Can I visit Sumida Aquarium and Tokyo Skytree on the same day?
Yes. They are in the same complex.
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Sources
Prices, hours, notices and access come from Sumida Aquarium’s official website (checked October 20, 2026). Prices and hours change, so please check before you go.
