Sunshine Aquarium

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Explore the ocean on a rooftop in the city at Sunshine Aquarium. Relax in the tropical resort atmosphere of this sky oasis.

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Overview

Sunshine Aquarium is located on the rooftop of the World Import Mart Building in Sunshine City. It's a true sky oasis, offering close encounters with sea lions and penguins against the backdrop of the city's skyscrapers. Around 23,000 creatures of 550 species live in approximately 70 different tanks. The approximately 240-ton main tank, "Sunshine Lagoon," houses large whale sharks and ocean sunfish, while smaller creatures like cliones and even non-marine animals like iguanas are also on display. The jellyfish area, "Kurage Kuukan" (Jellyfish Space), which opened in 2020, is a truly magical space where you can lose yourself in the mesmerizing dance of jellyfish. Sunshine Aquarium also hosts various events, including training demonstrations and feeding explanations, offering deeper insights into the creatures' lives. Sunshine Aquarium provides opportunities for human-nature interaction, with something new to discover on every visit. Come experience the wonders of the underwater world at Sunshine Aquarium!

  • Cultural Arts

Basic Information

Address
Rooftop, Sunshine City World Import Mart Building, 3-1 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo Search for tourist attractions in Tokyo
Access
8-minute walk from Exit 35 East of JR, Tobu, Seibu, and Tokyo Metro Ikebukuro Station 3-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Higashi-Ikebukuro Station 4-minute walk from Higashi-Ikebukuro Yonchome Station on the Toden Arakawa Line (Tokyo Sakura Tram) Show route
Op.Hours
April 1st - October 31st: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM November 1st - March 31st: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM *Extended hours during Christmas, winter break, and spring break. Please see the external link below for details.
Cld.Days
Open every day
Fee
General Admission: 2,600 yen - 2,800 yen *Prices vary depending on the season.
INFO
*Last entry is one hour before closing. Annual passport holders may enter up to 30 minutes before closing. *Pink-backed pelican exhibit closes at 5:30 PM. *Cape penguin exhibit in the 'Sky Penguin' tank closes at 7:00 PM.
HP
https://sunshinecity.jp/aquarium/

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