Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium: tickets, hours, access
Aquarium in Ocean Expo Park, Motobu, northern Okinawa. Adult admission ¥2,180; off-season hours 8:30-18:30.
Official price
- Adult
- ¥2,180
- High school student
- ¥1,440
- Elementary & junior high
- ¥710
- Group adult (20+)
- ¥1,730
Opening hours
Off season 8:30-18:30 (last admission 17:30); longer in peak seasons. No scheduled closures until 31 Mar 2027 except typhoons.
Getting there
424 Ishikawa, Motobu-cho; about 2 hours by car from Naha Airport, about 3 hours by express bus. Nearest parking P7 (free).
What's included
- Aquarium admission: 4F Invitation to the Great Sea, 3F Coral Reef, 2F Kuroshio, 1F Deep Sea
How to buy and use
- Buy a WEB ticket in advance or at the aquarium desk.
- Park at P7 or take an expressway bus to Kinen Koen Mae stop (about 10 min walk).
- Grades follow the Japanese school year starting in April.
Good to know
- The parking lot is some distance from the aquarium; allow time.
- Some car navigation systems cannot find the aquarium; search 'Ocean Expo Park' or Mapcode 553075797.
- Year-end/New Year hours are 8:30-18:30.
FAQ
Is there an after-4pm discount?
The official page says after-4pm tickets are no longer sold.
Is parking free?
Yes, Ocean Expo Park parking lots are free.