Travel Around Tokyo and Surroundings
A Variety of Aquariums in Tokyo
TRAVEL TOPIC: B-Movie Style of Attractions in Tokyo
It seems Japanese people like observing fish, as well as eating them. So, we do have many aquariums in Tokyo and the suburbs of Tokyo for you to enjoy. Generally, most of these aquariums are a great place for kids, some aquariums are quite popular as a dating spot among younger couples, too.
Plus, some of these aquariums are quite large in scale and even adults can spend many hours having fun. If you get bored of visiting the regular tourist spots in Tokyo or shopping, visiting an aquarium is a great change of pace.
In Tokyo, there are 2 major aquariums.
Kasairinkai Koen (Tokyo Sea Life Park) - website
Approx 15 min from Tokyo Station to Kasai Rinkai Kouen Station by JR Keiyou Line.
Kasai Rinkai Park - website
Shinagawa Suizokukan (Shinagawa Aquarium) - website
Approx. 8 minute walk from the JR Omorikaigan station of the Keihin Kyuko line. Or, 15 minutes walk from the North exit of Omori station of JR Keihin Tohoku line.
Tokyo Cruise
It is nice to take a short boat cruise from the Shinagawa Aquarium or Kasairinkai Seelike Park to Odaiba, on a sunny day. Going on a boat cruise after visiting the Shinagawa Aquarium is one unique travel plan while dating. : )
Here is info on a Tokyo Boat Cruise that will take you to the Museum of Maritime Science and Shinagawa Aquarium Line.- website
Sunshine International Aquarium
The Aquarium in Sunshine City building, a high-rise building located in Ikebukuro. Not only the aquarium, there are many other enjoyable facilities in the building.
- Approx.3 min walk from Higashi Ikebukuro Station (Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Subway line)
- Approx.8 min walk from JR Ikebukuro Station
- Approx. 4 min walk from Higashi Ikebukuro Yon-chome of Toden Arakawa-sen (Tram)
website (Japanese)
