Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, located in the Ocean Expo Park, is a four-story aquarium containing 26,000 animals and 740 species. The Kuroshio Sea Tank is among the most popular features of the facility and is a tank with a 27’x74’ acrylic glass panel, one of the largest in the world. In the tank are several mammals including manta rays and whale sharks, which are one of the most popular species here at the aquarium. Visitors can stand under this tank and view the large mammals swimming above them. The aquarium conducts feeding shows and has an area where guests can touch living starfish. For those into sharks, there is even a tank specifically for tiger sharks and bull sharks. The aquarium also has a gift shop where you can purchase your favorite dolphin plush or original snacks shaped like whale sharks.