Okinawa | Churaumi Aquarium

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is a large aquarium located within the Okinawa Ocean Expo Park, with the theme of "Vividly Showcasing the Mysteries of Okinawa." It is also the aquarium of the Okinawa Ocean Expo Memorial Park. "Churaumi" means "clear and beautiful ocean" in the Okinawan dialect. 🕙Opening Hours: 8:30 am–6:30 pm 🚉Transportation: We stayed at the Hilton Okinawa Sesoko Resort, which offers a free shuttle bus 🚌 to the aquarium. 🌟Highlights: Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is divided into two areas: the aquarium and the seaside. The aquarium is a four-story building. The seaside area is located to the west of the aquarium and features attractions such as the Dolphin Theater, Dolphin Lagoon, Manatee Pavilion, and Sea Turtle Pavilion. ✅Must-try Experiences: 1️⃣The main aquarium, "Kuroshio Sea," is home to the world's largest fish, the whale shark, as well as the world's first successfully artificially bred manta ray. 2️⃣Dolphin Theater 🎭: Starts at 10:30 am and ends around 10:45 am. 3️⃣Dolphin 🐬 and Sea Turtle 🐢 Feeding: Feed is available for purchase starting at 11:00 am.