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on Osaka, Japan. We'll share our fun-filled experiences with osaka
aquarium also known as Kaiyukan and the Tempozan area with you in this
Osaka travel guide. In this osaka aquarium Kaiyukan travel guide we'll
be sharing how to get to the Kaiyukan Osaka, and things to see when you're there at
the osaka aquarium and surrounding area, and provide useful travel tips for
visiting the Kaiyukan osaka. The osaka aquarium is located in the ward of
Minato, Osaka near the Osaka Bay. It features 16 themed areas to view sea
life. My favorite is the tunnel tank. To get to the Kaiyukan, we took the red
red Midosuji subway line from Namba station to Hommachi station. Once we
arrived at Hommachi station we transferred to the green Chuo subway
line. We alighted the Chuo subway line at Osakako station. Depending on your
location you can also take the red Midosuji subway line from you Umeda or Shin-Osaka station
Umeda or Shin-Osaka station and then transfer to the Chuo subway line at Hommachi
station then alight at Osakako station or take the JR blue Osaka Loop line at
Osaka station to Bentencho station and then transfer to the Chuo subway line to
Osakako station. Once we exited the subway at Osakako station we followed the
signs for exit 1 to the Kaiyukan
we walked across a covered bridge and then walked down several flights of
stairs. Elevators are also available from the bottom of the stairs. We walked
straight on the sidewalk towards Tempozan park near the Kaiyukan
we walked leisurely about five minutes along this quaint Street with lots of
restaurants and shops. As we walked closer to the end we saw the Tempozan
giant Ferris wheel peeking overhead
once we crossed the street, we could see the life-size giraffe made with Legos at
the corner. If you continue to go straight you'll run into the Tempozan
municipal park. This is a nice park if you have young kids who just need to run
around for a while. At the end of the park is the Tempozan ferry dock where
you can take the free ferry shuttle to Universal Studios Japan. Once we crossed
the street we took a left on the plaza towards the fountains. On the right side
was a Tempozan market place. The Tempozan marketplace houses the
Legoland Discovery Center Osaka, the Mecha amusement Center, the Tempozan
Anipa Animal Park, a gallery, and several restaurants and shops. We also passed the
Tempozan Harbor Village on the escalator ride up to the Kaiyukan. It's
also full of shops and a food court. Once you arrive at the top of the escalator
you can see the enormous and unique shaped Kaiyukan building. The Osaka
aquarium is generally open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with that last admission at 7
p.m. or an hour before closing. The entrance fee varies depending on the
options you choose. Here's a huge tip to save time: buy tickets online to avoid
the very long lines to purchase tickets We went on a weekday in the summer and
it was packed and the wait was easily an hour or more to buy tickets
Otherwise arrived just as the Kaiyukan opens and you'll still see people
waiting in line at that time. Sorry we don't have pictures inside the osaka
aquarium , we didn't go in this time due to our tight schedule
Make sure to walk behind the Kaiyukan to see the great views of the Osaka Harbor,
The replica of Columbus's flagship the Santa Maria takes you around the Osaka
Harbor. The Twilight Cruise is very popular so if you would like to go make
sure you book early. Here's a money saving tip: if you purchase the amazing
Osaka pass the ship tour is free along with other attractions and
transportation in Osaka. The Kaiyukan and Tempozan area is highly
recommended and a fun place to spend a day or more and great for the whole
family.
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