Osaka Aquarium KAIYUKAN in-depth travel guide 🌊

#Osaka Attractions 📍 Basic Information - Address: Kaigandori 1-chome, Minato-ku, Osaka City (5-minute walk from Exit 1 of Osakako Station on the Chuo Subway Line) - Opening hours: 10:00-20:00 (Latest admission: 19:00, closing time adjusted according to season, please confirm on the official website) - Tickets: 2,300 yen for adults, discounts for students/children/seniors, free for children under 4 (can be combined with Ferris wheel pass for a better deal) 🌟 Must-see highlights 1️⃣ Whale shark shocking cruise - The world's largest indoor aquarium, with two whale sharks "Xiao Hai & Xiao You" in the 9-meter-deep tank in the center. It's so healing to watch these giants swim by up close! 2️⃣ Circular immersive tour - Start from the "Japanese Forest" on the 8th floor, spiral down through 15 exhibition areas to experience the ecology of the Pacific volcanic belt, where penguins, otters, and dolphins are all there! 3️⃣ Interactive experience area - In the "Maldives Islands" area, you can touch the shark's back (avoiding its mouth and tail) after disinfecting your hands, and experience an exciting and safe close contact! 4️⃣ Beautiful jellyfish & night tour - The poisonous jellyfish area is breathtakingly beautiful, and the night light show (after 17:00) is even more dreamy, watching the fish swimming in the dark blue, the atmosphere is full 📸 Recommended photo locations - Whale shark sculpture at the entrance: free photo taking, scan the QR code to download the electronic version - Tunnel tank: Manta rays swim overhead, and snapping silhouettes is very storytelling - Antarctic Penguin Area: Take a photo of your back in front of the glass curtain wall, as if you are in an ice and snow world - Jellyfish light and shadow wall: side profile + gradient lighting, creating an atmospheric photo in seconds 🍱 Surrounding gameplay - Tempozan Ferris Wheel: Next to the Aquarium KAIYUKAN, the fully transparent cabin overlooks the sunset over Osaka Port, the romance is MAX! - Kuromon Market/Dotonbori: Eat Okonomiyaki and Sashimi on the way back and enjoy seafood! 💡 Tips - Arrive before 10am to avoid the crowds! The entrance is limited, it is recommended to buy tickets online - There are no performances in the museum, but the species are extremely rich, and a 3-hour in-depth tour is reserved - A must-go when bringing kids! Family-friendly, the interactive area is a favorite for kids (strollers are welcome)