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Tokyo has aquariums for every kind of day: a jellyfish aquarium at the foot of Tokyo Skytree, a rooftop penguin aquarium in Ikebukuro, a huge tuna tank for ¥700, dolphin shows by Tokyo Bay, and a whole island of aquariums and rides in Yokohama. Here is how five of them compare.
Quick answer
Best value: Tokyo Sea Life Park, ¥700 for adults, with a giant bluefin tuna tank. Closed on Wednesdays.
Easiest to add to sightseeing: Sumida Aquarium (next to Tokyo Skytree) or Sunshine Aquarium (in Ikebukuro).
Dolphin and sea lion shows: Shinagawa Aquarium, ¥1,350 for adults.
A full day out: Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise, four aquariums plus rides.
Hours change by day at Sumida and Sunshine, so check the official calendar before you go.
Aquariums in Tokyo at a glance
| Aquarium | Adults | Hours | Getting there | Don’t miss |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumida Aquarium | ¥2,700 | Changes by day; open all year | Next to Tokyo Skytree Station | Penguins, jellyfish, garden eels |
| Sunshine Aquarium | ¥2,600–3,200 (by date) | Changes by day | Sunshine City, a short walk from Ikebukuro | Rooftop penguins and sea lions |
| Shinagawa Aquarium | ¥1,350 | 10:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30) | About 8 min on foot from Omorikaigan Station | Tunnel tank, dolphin shows |
| Tokyo Sea Life Park | ¥700 | 9:30–17:00 (last entry 16:00); closed Wednesdays | 5 min on foot from Kasai Rinkai Park Station | Bluefin tuna tank, 100+ penguins |
| Hakkeijima Sea Paradise | ¥3,500 (4 aquariums) or ¥5,900 (with rides) | See the official site | Hakkeijima Station on the Seaside Line, Yokohama | Four aquariums and an amusement park |
Prices are for adults and come from each aquarium’s official site, checked in our individual guides on October 20–21, 2026. Children’s prices are lower; see each guide.
In the city: Sumida Aquarium and Sunshine Aquarium
Sumida Aquarium is at the foot of Tokyo Skytree, right next to Tokyo Skytree Station. Look for the penguins, the spotted garden eels and the jellyfish, including the large “Big Schale” tank on the 6th floor. Adults pay ¥2,700. It is open all year, but hours change by day, and entry ends one hour before closing. A combo ticket with Tokyo Skytree is sold on Klook.
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Sunshine Aquarium is on the roof of a building in Sunshine City, Ikebukuro. In the outdoor Marine Garden, penguins and sea lions swim above the city. Adult prices are ¥2,600 to ¥3,200 depending on the date, and on busy days the aquarium recommends booking a date-and-time ticket in advance.
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Best value: Tokyo Sea Life Park
At ¥700 for adults (and free for elementary school students and younger), Tokyo Sea Life Park in Kasai Rinkai Park is the bargain of the list. Its 2,200 m³ doughnut-shaped tank lets schools of Pacific bluefin tuna swim around you, and it has more than 100 penguins and over 500 species in total. It is closed on Wednesdays (the next day if Wednesday is a holiday) and from December 29 to January 1. Getting there takes about 20 minutes from Tokyo Station on the JR Keiyo Line, then a 5-minute walk. See our Tokyo Sea Life Park guide and Kasai Rinkai Park.
Dolphin shows: Shinagawa Aquarium
Shinagawa Aquarium has a tunnel tank where fish swim around and above you, and dolphin, sea lion and seal shows through the day. Adults pay ¥1,350, and it is open 10:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30). It is about 8 minutes on foot from Omorikaigan Station on the Keikyu Line. Check the show schedule and closed days on the official calendar. See our Shinagawa Aquarium guide.
A full day out: Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise
On an island in Yokohama, Hakkeijima Sea Paradise has four aquarium facilities: Aqua Museum, Dolphin Fantasy, Fureai Lagoon and Umi Farm. The Aqua Resorts Pass (¥3,500 for adults and high school students) covers all four, and the One Day Pass (¥5,900) adds rides in the amusement park. Take the Seaside Line to Hakkeijima Station, changing from Keikyu Kanazawa-hakkei or JR Shin-Sugita. See our Hakkeijima guide and Yokohama day trip.
Tips
- Rainy day? Aquariums make good rainy-day plans, but Sunshine’s Marine Garden is outdoors. See rainy day Tokyo.
- With kids: Tokyo Sea Life Park is free for elementary school students and younger. See Tokyo with kids.
- Check the calendar: Sumida and Sunshine change their hours by day, and Tokyo Sea Life Park is closed on Wednesdays.
- Combine: Sumida with Skytree and Oshiage, Sunshine with Ikebukuro, Shinagawa with Shinagawa.
How to choose
| If you want… | Go to |
|---|---|
| The lowest price | Tokyo Sea Life Park |
| Tokyo Skytree on the same day | Sumida Aquarium |
| Penguins above the city | Sunshine Aquarium |
| Dolphin and sea lion shows | Shinagawa Aquarium |
| A full day with rides | Hakkeijima Sea Paradise |
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FAQ
Which aquarium in Tokyo is the cheapest?
Tokyo Sea Life Park, at ¥700 for adults. Elementary school students and younger get in free.
Which aquarium in Tokyo has dolphin shows?
Shinagawa Aquarium has dolphin, sea lion and seal shows. Hakkeijima Sea Paradise in Yokohama also has a dolphin facility, Dolphin Fantasy.
Which aquarium is easiest to combine with sightseeing?
Sumida Aquarium is next to Tokyo Skytree, and Sunshine Aquarium is in Sunshine City in Ikebukuro.
Do I need to book Tokyo aquarium tickets in advance?
Not always, but Sunshine Aquarium recommends a date-and-time ticket on busy days, and advance tickets for Sumida Aquarium let you skip the ticket line.
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Sources
Prices, hours and access come from each aquarium’s official website, checked in our individual guides on October 20–21, 2026, and gathered here (checked November 2, 2026). The tickets come from their Klook pages. Prices and hours change, so please check before you go.
