Tokyo Sea Life Park
Tokyo Sea Life Park
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9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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15 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
The admission fee is low. The place doesn't have any attractive shows such as a dolffin show to attract people, but surprisingly, creatures living in the seven oceans of the world are on display. This is a good place for elementary school students to learn about the aquatic life that lives in Tokyo Bay and more. The deep sea creatures are also interesting.
One of the most spectacular exhibits is the tuna tank. The 360-degree panoramic viewing was very impressive. Children must be delighted.
One of the most spectacular exhibits is the tuna tank. The 360-degree panoramic viewing was very impressive. Children must be delighted.
Written July 10, 2023
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maryyeo
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam2,410 contributions
Apr 2023
Tokyo Sea Life Park is run by the government, so it explains its low, low entrance fee of just 700jpy (~5usd). It's even cheaper for students, elderly and visitors in large groups. Despite its affordability, we were still amazed by these outstanding areas:
1. Informative displays
They have aquatic animals from all over the world, and informative pictorial displays explaining the habitat and special features of each habitat's animals. Our favourite was those of the Deep Sea, especially apt to be displayed here since the deepest trench of the world, the Challenger Deep (10,984metres/ 36,037feet deep) lies in the Pacific Ocean just south of Japan.
2. Hypnotic tuna tank:
There was a standalone two-floor-high tank JUST for tunas, in a separate space from the main three-floor-high tank. There were hundreds of one-meter-long tuna fishes just swimming non-stop all around you as you sat in the auditorium-like space. With a really gentle and soothing, running commentary in Japanese which we didn't understand at all, it seemed like the best place to zone out and be hypnotized by it all.
3. Brilliant tidal pool (with an interactive area and octopus display):
Pretty cool that they actually built a tidal pool with simulated tidal waves which rise and recede periodically just like the real deal, so visitors can closely observe the tidal animals in this almost-real but controlled habitat. Usually one could only visit the real tidal pools during low tide, which usually happens in the wee hours of the morning just to get to see these amazing tidal animals. But here at this tidal pool, visitors could easily see the sea stars, anemones and snails literally just two steps away from your feet. The interactive zone in this area was useful to educate the public how to correctly handle the animals. The display of an octopus actively squeezing through the tiny transparent tubes was quite a sight, too.
The Tokyo Sea Life Park also has lots of outdoor spaces such as those housing the penguins and being built right by the sea, it was wonderful to enjoy the sea breezes as you walked around the park. Absolutely enjoyable.
There is only one eatery, called Sea Wind Restaurant, in the park. We found the one right outside, called ParkLife, with a more appealing menu so we ate there instead.
You could also take a family photo as a souvenir at rhe entrance/exit, at a low cost of about 10usd.
1. Informative displays
They have aquatic animals from all over the world, and informative pictorial displays explaining the habitat and special features of each habitat's animals. Our favourite was those of the Deep Sea, especially apt to be displayed here since the deepest trench of the world, the Challenger Deep (10,984metres/ 36,037feet deep) lies in the Pacific Ocean just south of Japan.
2. Hypnotic tuna tank:
There was a standalone two-floor-high tank JUST for tunas, in a separate space from the main three-floor-high tank. There were hundreds of one-meter-long tuna fishes just swimming non-stop all around you as you sat in the auditorium-like space. With a really gentle and soothing, running commentary in Japanese which we didn't understand at all, it seemed like the best place to zone out and be hypnotized by it all.
3. Brilliant tidal pool (with an interactive area and octopus display):
Pretty cool that they actually built a tidal pool with simulated tidal waves which rise and recede periodically just like the real deal, so visitors can closely observe the tidal animals in this almost-real but controlled habitat. Usually one could only visit the real tidal pools during low tide, which usually happens in the wee hours of the morning just to get to see these amazing tidal animals. But here at this tidal pool, visitors could easily see the sea stars, anemones and snails literally just two steps away from your feet. The interactive zone in this area was useful to educate the public how to correctly handle the animals. The display of an octopus actively squeezing through the tiny transparent tubes was quite a sight, too.
The Tokyo Sea Life Park also has lots of outdoor spaces such as those housing the penguins and being built right by the sea, it was wonderful to enjoy the sea breezes as you walked around the park. Absolutely enjoyable.
There is only one eatery, called Sea Wind Restaurant, in the park. We found the one right outside, called ParkLife, with a more appealing menu so we ate there instead.
You could also take a family photo as a souvenir at rhe entrance/exit, at a low cost of about 10usd.
Written June 15, 2023
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thesydneytram
Sydney, Australia1,011 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Tokyo Sea Life Park is a perfect place for people from all walks of life. Besides the variety of sea life indoors, outside was a picturesque view overlooking the water, and a very well-maintained natural walkway of Kasai Rinkai Park. The pricing is very affordable.
It can get very busy with kids and school students, but we had a great time.
It can get very busy with kids and school students, but we had a great time.
Written May 27, 2023
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Mr Simple
131 contributions
Feb 2023 • Family
Nice aquarium with a large variety of sea creatures, even from the deep sea, which was impressive. But there didn’t seem to be shows/at least not on a large scale with seating, so I thought it paled in comparison with the Fukuoka one (Marine World uminonakamichi).
They give you an option outside the entrance, whether to park your pram/stroller or bring it in. Either way is allowed. Just that you’d be brought in via a back entrance if you do bring it in and you’ll have to queue for the lift, etc. I see why many choose to leave it outside, it’s just easier to see the exhibits and all, with the crowds.
They give you an option outside the entrance, whether to park your pram/stroller or bring it in. Either way is allowed. Just that you’d be brought in via a back entrance if you do bring it in and you’ll have to queue for the lift, etc. I see why many choose to leave it outside, it’s just easier to see the exhibits and all, with the crowds.
Written March 30, 2023
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Erkki N
Finland887 contributions
Oct 2019
Tokyo Sea life is a large sea aquarium with multitude of fish from all over the world. Shark and ray swim in huge tanks, exotic topical fish in small ones. There is an open air section with adorable penguins, too. Perhaps the most fascinating species was one that could jump from water to dry land and back again using some kind of appendages. I had not even heard of such a fish before.
Written August 9, 2020
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AFMojo
Misawa, Japan52 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
My younger kids (10 and 12) love sea life. For around $15, we spent around two hours checking out a wide variety of animals. Highly recommended for families. Great value!
Written February 16, 2020
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Hsien_Teh
Singapore, Singapore83 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Lovely place to spend 2-3 hours. The entrance to the building itself is such a novelty and should be a very nice photo opportunity on a sunny day. Like most other visitors who reviewed this attraction, we found the huge tuna mesmerising. But we also loved the simulated coast line with a wave generator. It was nice to see rare local specimens like the goblin fish and those that live in deeper waters.
Written December 14, 2019
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SeeZWorld
North Stradbroke Island, Australia11 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
A great place to bring family and spend the entire day. The marine museum is one of the better I have seen (visited at least more than a dozen in Japan). This one tops it because of the vast experience and the affordable of allowing the audience to be close and have interactions with the dolphins, seals, beluga whales etc.
A sure visit for me again.
A sure visit for me again.
Written December 10, 2019
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EricoMX
Tokyo, Japan115 contributions
Nov 2019 • Family
If you love Tunas, better to come! Many to see, many for souvenirs as well! Fantastic atmosphere around here!
子供の成長と共に何回も来たい葛西臨海水族園!大人は美味しそうと思う気持ちをレストランで発散でき、子供達は体験コーナーから生き物の専門知識をお話ししてくれるガイドさんと一緒にお勉強にもなる時間もありで、皆が楽しく巡ることができる丁度良いサイズ感が嬉しいです。
子供の成長と共に何回も来たい葛西臨海水族園!大人は美味しそうと思う気持ちをレストランで発散でき、子供達は体験コーナーから生き物の専門知識をお話ししてくれるガイドさんと一緒にお勉強にもなる時間もありで、皆が楽しく巡ることができる丁度良いサイズ感が嬉しいです。
Written November 10, 2019
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Jay J
65 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
There is a run route around the two rivers on both sides of the park. In a sunny day, it is a good place to stroll or run.
Written September 26, 2019
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BautistaDuhagon
Uruguay, sud América1 contribution
Cuanto cuesta
216spring
Udon Thani, Thailand670 contributions
AQUARIUM entrance fees.
Adults (16-64) 700 yen
Seniors (65+) 350 yen
Students (13-15) 250 yen
Children (0-12) Free
Other activities in nearby park, pay as you go.
Disfruta, que tengas un buen viaje
HanaH
11 contributions
We (one adult, 2kids) are visiting Tokyo between the 2nd and 6th of September. I purchased our tickets to Disney SeaLife through Trip Advisor, because I had trouble with my credit card on the official site (this happened only with their website, don’t know why).
Two questions:
- I received the tickets/vouchers through email which said that these are the tickets and that we are to print them and scan the code upon entry to the park itself. However on
“TOKYO DISNEYLAND & DISNEYSEA: Guide for First-Timers” it says that we have to exchange this “voucher” for the Disney pass, at one of the train stations. Our “ticket” looks exactly like the “voucher” in the above article.
Is it a ticket, or a voucher? Is it to be actually exchanged for the actual pass?
- I read here on trip advisor (can’t find the link now) that some people could not redeem the pass that they bought through Trip Advisor and they had to buy the tickets at the gate, all over again. Did anyone have this happening?
HanaH
11 contributions
We (one adult, 2kids) are visiting Tokyo between the 2nd and 6th of September. I purchased our tickets to Disney SeaLife through Trip Advisor, because I had trouble with my credit card on the official site (this happened only with their website, don’t know why).
Two questions:
- I received the tickets/vouchers through email which said that these are the tickets and that we are to print them and scan the code upon entry to the park itself. However on
“TOKYO DISNEYLAND & DISNEYSEA: Guide for First-Timers” it says that we have to exchange this “voucher” for the Disney pass, at one of the train stations. Our “ticket” looks exactly like the “voucher” in the above article.
Is it a ticket, or a voucher? Is it to be actually exchanged for the actual pass?
- I read here on trip advisor (can’t find the link now) that some people could not redeem the pass that they bought through Trip Advisor and they had to buy the tickets at the gate, all over again. Did anyone have this happening?
ann_pgh
Singapore, Singapore157 contributions
Do you mean Tokyo Disneysea? Tokyo Despite Park is not a Disney theme park.
ymaz108
Apache Junction, AZ117 contributions
We (4 adults: age 21 - 54) are going to visit Japan from 10/22, and 1st 2 days we will be in Tokyo.
We will be staying at the hotel neat Tokyo Station, and on the Day Two (Monday), we would like to go to Tsukiji Fish Market around lunch time, but I'm considering to visit Tokyo Sea Life Park BEFORE going to Tsukiji due to we want to go to Super Potato in Akihabara in the afternoon (they don't open until 11 am!).
So, I wanted to find out the typical required time to visit Sea Life Park to see if that itinerary is doable or not...
Can anyone help me?
Don L
San Diego, CA63 contributions
Assuming you will be getting there by train I think at a minimum you will need to plan your itinerary based on at least two hours between your arrival and departure trains.
トロちゃん2015
Minamisaitama-gun, Japan480 contributions
ペンギンさんが上を向いて『声』をあげている様子がありましたが・・
雄が雌を求愛しているのでしょうか?
miwatomo
Tokyo, Japan3,049 contributions
私もこちらの水族園でペンギンさんが上を向いて声をあげて鳴く姿を観ました!
ところで、ペンギンが上を向いて「声」をあげてる仕草は質問者さんがおっしゃる通りオスがメスの気をひくためにする求愛のポーズ(恍惚のディスプレイ)のようです。
(ちなみにエンペラーペンギンは行わないそうです) その他に、お互いを呼び合うために鳴いたり、繁殖行動の際にも鳴くようです。
ペンギンの種類により様々なようです。未だに解明されていない事が多いそうです。
Makis S
Athens, Greece7 contributions
How can I contact Tokyo Sea Life Park via email? I live in Greece..
PapaJoeStella
Lorrach, Germany199 contributions
I have no idea, there is no email address posted on their website. You may have to call them on the telephone.
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- Hotels near Tokyo Sea Life Park:
- (0.38 km) Hotel Seaside Edogawa
- (1.48 km) Tokyo Disneyland Hotel
- (1.56 km) Grand Nikko Tokyo Bay Maihama
- (1.97 km) Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay
- (1.76 km) Hilton Tokyo Bay
- Restaurants near Tokyo Sea Life Park:
- (0.01 km) Seawind
- (0.26 km) Parklife Cafe & Restaurant
- (0.38 km) Restaurant Seaside
- (0.37 km) Kasai Blue Marine
- (0.43 km) Soramido BBQ
- Attractions near Tokyo Sea Life Park:
- (0.20 km) Kasai Rinkai Park Wharf
- (0.45 km) Kasai Rinkai Park
- (0.33 km) Park Train
- (0.37 km) Crystal View
- (0.61 km) Diamond and Flower Ferris Wheel