I went to "Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium", the largest aquarium in Japan

Opened in 1979, renewed in 2002 "opened"Okinawa Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium"Ocean Expo ParkIt is within the world's largest aquarium. this timeTickets for 990 yen at JetstarI went to the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium.

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium - The mystery of Okinawa is as it is -
http://oki-churaumi.jp/

The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is located on the premises of Ocean Expo Park.


Ocean Expo Park is a pretty big park with a size of 71.6 hectares.


At the entrance of the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium there is a statue of a huge fish.


When you reach the front entrance, escalator to the lower floor.


I will get down more and more.


The sea is wide in front, and the sea breeze feels good.


Arrived near the entrance.


Illustrations of fish are drawn also in mat, and I feel a commitment to fine details.


Opening hours are from 8:30 to 20:00 from March 1 to September 30 and from 8:30 to 18:30 from the 1st October to the end of February.


Immediately entering.


There was a commemorative shooting booth near the entrance.


As I had already purchased an advance ticket at a convenience store in Okinawa Prefecture, I tried to enter as it is, since it is after 16 o'clock, the ticket of 1850 yen including tax is 1290 yen including tax, who bought at advance sales and 1660 yen including tax It is said that the difference will be refunded.


Go to the ticket office ...


When we issue advance tickets ......


I got a refund of 370 yen for the difference between advance sale ticket and "4 o'clock ticket"


I will get a brochure and enter.


The pamphlet is a design with a whale shark and a decadeca in the "Kuroshio Sea"


When you enter, there are "Ino-creatures (touch pool)" in the immediate place.


There are starfish etc in the pool, and although it is possible to touch directly, attention is called not to let out starfish from the pool.


When I touched it, the starfish did not react violently especially.


A small blue fish was also in the aquarium.


After walking for a while, there is a big aquarium into which light comes in.


Water is inserted from the ground into the aquarium and it is beautiful.


A red fish and a blue fish like a tropical fish were swimming.


The contrast between yellow and blue is beautifulAdeyaccoI am also swimming.


Near the aquarium, the name of the fish is posted with the picture, so you can compare it.


Next to the coral room.


Many corals are on exhibition.


This is a cross section when the coral is cut off.


Various corals were exhibited in the aquarium.


Discover aquarium with huge shrimp in the vicinity.


The antennae was unusually long and close to the size of the fuselage.


Some mangrove creatures can also be observed.


Yellowish-colored fish were swimming in the aquarium.


There are also many other aquariums containing corals.


Each aquarium contains different fish and coral, all clean.




The subsequent aquarium looks into small things.


Looking through this aquarium ......


There were fish with red, white and black patterns.


In the nearby aquarium, we found a huge octopus sticking to the glass.


Even so, it is terrible force.


Looking at another aquarium ... ...


Discover Chinganago and Nishikiaga.


There was a video facility called "Churaumi Theater" when walking for a while.


It is not always flowing video, so the picture is flowing at a fixed time, so if you want to see it, you may want to check it on the website before you go.


Continue to the main "Kuroshio Sea"


After walking for a while, I saw a huge aquarium.


Looking from afar, it is like this.


The presence of the whale shark is overwhelming.


It is also possible to sit down and appreciate.


Because whale sharks swim round and round in the aquarium ... ...


You can see from various angles.


Small fish were also swimming.


Next to the room of "Shark Shark".


When entering the room, big shark teeth were displayed.


Looking at the aquarium ......


Various kinds of sharks were swimming.


Surprisingly the shark eyes are cute and feel cute.


A large shark's teeth were also exhibited.


This is a model that knows the section of the shark.


Pull on the bottom handle, you can see the section of the shark.


Next to the "sea of ​​deep sea".


Mysterious making aquarium overhead.


A fish with a tail ......


There was a school of fish.


The corner of the "Sea of ​​the Deep Sea" goes darker and faster as I walk.


Looking at the aquarium on the left ... ...


Huge squid 's feet were lined up.


Finally I went to the exit.


In the vicinity of the exit there was a space where the staff of the aquarium called "Aquarabo" explained the various themes.


When you leave the exit there is a souvenir corner ... ...


People who took a commemorative photo at the entrance can purchase photos.


Even outside the aquarium, we can walk through the park as we can see the creatures of the sea and the show.


First to the manatee hall.


Looking inside the aquarium ......


Two manatees were eating food.


Looking from the bottom like this. It was pretty impressive.


Next to the pool of sea turtles nearby.


I put a face on the aquarium.


Walking further in the park ......


I found a dolphin lagoon. Dolphins were swimming in the aquarium.


Walking further there is the "Okichan Theater" where you can see the classic dolphin show of the aquarium.


Although I was going on a show at just right timing, the sun was shining strongly at the seats.


The dolphins were crying up to the sound of the instructor.


Going out to the ground and warping ... ...


I was lifting the ball with my nose.


Even jump.


Water springs up swiftly.


Next time I dare jump like a splashing splash for customers. Customers who do not mind being exposed to water gathered in front of aquarium one after another.


When the dolphin jumps high ......


The water jumped up swiftly.



There was water on the customers in the front row.


After the show, completely at dusk.


The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is open from 8:30 to 20:00 from March 1 to September 30, from the 1st October to the end of February from 8:30 to 18:30, the opening day of December New Year's holidays are open every day except 1 Wednesday and Thursday. It is a classic spot in the classic of traveling in Okinawa, so when traveling it seems to be good to visit once.