Facility Overview
An "oasis in the sky" that spreads over the rooftop of a large shopping mall in the city
The Sunshine Aquarium is designed to be an "oasis in the sky".
While maintaining these traditional aquarium functions popular with visitors of all ages, from children to adults, it also seeks to be a completely new aquarium delightful particularly to adults. It offers an out-of-the-ordinary space for healing, peace, relaxation, and “Discoveries that Touch the Heart.”
Sunshine Aqua Ring: a doughnut-shaped tank with a view of sea lions swimming overhead
Come and meet our sea lions mischievously swimming overhead in the gigantic doughnut-shaped tank. Swimming under the urban blue sky with the Sunshine 60 building in background, they look as if they are flying in the sky. Such a view is reminiscent of wild sea lions under the water which are curiously looking down at a scuba diver. When weather is nice, visit our Sea Lion Beach, where you can meet sea lions lying down on the sandy beach to leisurely sunbathe. Want to look at see lions more closer?
Mesmerizing underwater world
Located on the first level of the aquarium is the Sunshine Lagoon Tank which contains a variety of tropical fish swimming freely over the white seabed. In the Water Show Time performed in this tank, you can meet a spotted eagle ray elegantly swimming and cute-looking zebra sharks swimming with a scuba diver. Other features on this level are the Jellyfish Tunnel, a relaxing world of jelly fish, and a tank with a layout of undersea caves inhabited by a variety of beautiful corals.
Beautiful contrast of blue water and greenery
The second level of the aquarium features a freshwater environment with beautiful contrast of blue water and greenery. Go up the stairs to explore a variety of aqua plants showcased in each tank, as well as the African Tank of brightly colored fish swimming through the greenery of aqua plants set in the real river-like setting. You can also meet the vivid-colored poison-dart frogs which almost look like jewelry stones hidden in the beautiful foliage of the plants. Enjoy the setting quite different from the first level.
* Last entry 1 hour before closing time.
* Opening hours may change without notice.
* A numbered ticket system for entry may be in place during busy periods.
Admission Fee
Adults (ages 16 and older) 2,600~2,800 yen
Youths (ages 7–15) 1,300~1,400 yen
Children (ages 4–6) 800~900 yen
Access
By train:
10-min. walk from JR Ikebukuro Station;
5-min. walk from Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line Higashi-ikebukuro Station
6-min. walk from the Toden Arakawa Line Higashi-ikebukuro 4-chome Stop.
By car:
Linked directly from Shuto Expressway Route 5 Higashi-ikebukuro Exit
The Sunshine Aquarium Official Website:
http://www.sunshinecity.co.jp/aquarium/index.html
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Sunshine.aquarium.official/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/Sunshine_Aqua
Trip Advisor Japan - The Sunshine Aquarium
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