10 aquariums in Kanto
- Adult admission ranges from ¥400 at Saitama Aquarium to ¥3,500 for the four-aquarium pass at Hakkeijima Sea Paradise.
- Aqua World Oarai and Aquarium Sagamihara have free parking; Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is ¥2,000 a day on weekends and holidays.
- Check winter closures first: Aqua World Oarai closes December 7 to 11, 2026, and Saitama Aquarium December 28 to 31.
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This page is for people in Kanto who want an aquarium where children can spend a rainy or cold day indoors. It compares 8 aquariums in Kanagawa, Chiba, Ibaraki and Saitama, and points to 2 in Tokyo, by admission, closing days, access from the station and parking. Adult admission differs about ninefold, from ¥400 at Saitama Aquarium to ¥3,500 at Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise. Two aquariums are within easy walking distance of a station: Kawasui, right by Kawasaki Station, and Shin-Enoshima Aquarium, 3 minutes on foot from Katase-Enoshima Station. Tokyo’s aquariums are also covered in the Tokyo rainy-day science centers and aquariums article (Japanese).
In short
- By train, in the evening: Kawasui (open until 20:00, 1 minute on foot from JR Kawasaki Station).
- Sea-life shows and rides in one day: the One-Day Pass at Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise (¥5,900 for adults).
- Lowest admission: Saitama Aquarium (adults ¥400) and Aquarium Sagamihara (adults ¥450).
- By car with no parking fee: Aqua World Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium.
- Check closing days first in winter (Oarai: December 7 to 11, 2026; Kamogawa Sea World has some days off in December and January).
Checked with official pages on November 1, 2026 (Japan time). Prices and hours may change.
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1. Comparing 10 aquariums by admission, closing days and access
Adult admission runs from ¥400 (Saitama Aquarium) to ¥3,500 (the ticket for the 4 aquariums at Hakkeijima Sea Paradise), and parking ranges from free to ¥2,000 a day. On closing days, some aquariums close on a fixed weekday every week, while others close only a few days a year.
| Aquarium | Access from the station | Adult admission | Closing days | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hakkeijima Sea Paradise | Right by Hakkeijima Station (Seaside Line) | ¥3,500 | Generally none (hours vary by day) | ¥1,500 a day (¥2,000 on weekends and holidays) |
| Shin-Enoshima Aquarium | 3 min on foot from Katase-Enoshima (Odakyu) | ¥2,800 | January 18 to 24, 2027 (plus temporary closures for inspection) | None (paid car parks nearby) |
| Kawasui | 1 min on foot from JR Kawasaki | ¥2,200 | Check the opening calendar | Kawasaki Le Frond car park (paid) |
| Aquarium Sagamihara | About 28 min by bus from JR Sagamihara | ¥450 (¥500 from January 2027) | Mondays (open on holidays) | Free (3 car parks) |
| Hakone-en Aquarium | Get off at the “Hakone-en” bus stop (about 1 hr 5 min from Hakone-Yumoto) | ¥1,600 | Not stated (hours change by season) | ¥1,000 per entry (¥1,200 on weekends and holidays) |
| Kamogawa Sea World | About 10 min by free shuttle bus from JR Awa-Kamogawa | ¥3,300 | Some days in December and January | ¥1,200 a day for a standard car |
| Aqua World Oarai | Loop bus from Oarai Station; route bus from Nakaminato Station | ¥2,300 | December 7 to 11, 2026 | Free |
| Saitama Aquarium | About 15 min by taxi from Hanyu Station (free bus on certain days) | ¥400 (¥500 during special exhibitions) | 1 or 2 days a month (November 9 and 24) | Yes (2 car parks, north and south) |
| Sunshine Aquarium | From Ikebukuro Station (see the Tokyo article, Japanese) | See the Tokyo article | See the Tokyo article | — |
| Sumida Aquarium | From Oshiage Station (see the Tokyo article, Japanese) | See the Tokyo article | See the Tokyo article | — |
2. Things to know when choosing in Kanto
From Tokyo, the easiest to reach by train alone are Kawasui, in front of Kawasaki Station, and Shin-Enoshima Aquarium, within walking distance of Katase-Enoshima Station. Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is also right by a Seaside Line station.
Kamogawa Sea World, Aqua World Oarai and Saitama Aquarium need a shuttle bus, route bus or taxi from the station. The Kamogawa Sea World shuttle bus is free, and the free bus to Saitama Aquarium runs only on certain days.
In winter, check closing days first. Aqua World Oarai is closed from December 7 to 11, 2026, Saitama Aquarium from December 28 to 31, and Kamogawa Sea World has some days off in December and January.
For parking, Aqua World Oarai and Aquarium Sagamihara are free, while Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is ¥2,000 a day on weekends and holidays. Shin-Enoshima Aquarium and Kawasui have no car park of their own.
3. Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise
There are two tickets by purpose: ¥3,500 for the aquariums only, or the One-Day Pass at ¥5,900 if you also use the rides. The “Aqua Resorts Pass”, which covers the 4 aquariums (Aqua Museum, Dolphin Fantasy, Fureai Lagoon and Umi Farm), is ¥3,500 for adults and high school students, ¥3,000 for seniors (65 and over), ¥2,200 for elementary and junior high school students and ¥1,200 for young children (age 4 and over). The “One-Day Pass”, which adds unlimited rides, is ¥5,900 for adults and high school students.
The nearest station is Hakkeijima Station on the Kanazawa Seaside Line, reached by changing at Keikyu Kanazawa-Hakkei Station or JR Shin-Sugita Station on the Negishi Line. Car park A is ¥1,500 a day on weekdays and ¥2,000 a day on weekends, holidays and certain days. On days when the roads and car parks nearby are crowded, the park advises leaving your car near Shin-Sugita or Kanazawa-Hakkei station and taking the Seaside Line.
Checked against the fees page and access page on the Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise official site (Japanese).
Photo credit: Yokohama Hakkeijima Co., Ltd. press release, September 18, 2026: Autumn events “Aki-Para!” (October 1 to November 13, 2026) (Japanese)
| Name | Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise |
|---|---|
| Address | Hakkeijima, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa |
| Hours / Closed | Hours vary by day (check official hours page). Listed aquarium times are last entry, with closing 30 minutes later |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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4. Shin-Enoshima Aquarium
It is 3 minutes on foot from the station and has no car park of its own, so go by train. Admission is ¥2,800 for adults, ¥1,800 for high school students, ¥1,300 for elementary and junior high school students and ¥900 for young children (age 3 and over). If you show a pass such as the Odakyu “Enoshima-Kamakura Free Pass”, sold at Odakyu stations, adults and high school students get ¥200 off and elementary and junior high school students and young children get ¥100 off.
It is 3 minutes on foot from Katase-Enoshima Station on the Odakyu Enoshima Line, and 10 minutes on foot from Enoshima Station on the Enoshima Electric Railway and Shonan-Enoshima Station on the Shonan Monorail. There is no car park of its own, so use paid car parks nearby, such as the Shonan Kaigan Park middle car park.
Checked against the hours, fees and transportation page and access page on the Shin-Enoshima Aquarium official site (Japanese).
| Name | Shin-Enoshima Aquarium |
|---|---|
| Address | 2-19-1 Katase-kaigan, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa |
| Hours / Closed | 9:00–17:00 is standard. Some days open at 10:00, close at 16:00, or close at 18:00 depending on the season (last entry 1 hour before closing). Closed January 18–24, 2027, plus temporary closures for inspection |
| Phone | 0466-29-9960 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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5. Kawasui Kawasaki Aquarium
Admission is ¥2,200 for adults, ¥1,700 for high school students, ¥1,400 for elementary and junior high school students and ¥800 for young children (age 4 and over), and free for children aged 3 and under. Elementary school children and younger must be accompanied by someone of high school age or older.
It is on the 9th and 10th floors of the shopping building Kawasaki Le Frond, 1 minute on foot from JR Kawasaki Station and 5 minutes on foot from Keikyu Kawasaki Station. By car, use the Le Frond car park and check the fee and partner car parks on the Le Frond guide. It is open until 20:00, so it is easier to visit in the evening than the other aquariums.
Checked against the admission tickets page on the Kawasui official site (Japanese).
| Name | Kawasui Kawasaki Aquarium |
|---|---|
| Address | 9th and 10th floors, Kawasaki Le Frond, 1-11 Nisshin-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa |
| Hours / Closed | 10:00–20:00 (last entry 19:00). Hours subject to change (notice of change for November 13, 2026) |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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6. Sagamigawa Fureai Science Museum Aquarium Sagamihara
Admission is ¥450 for adults (high school and older), ¥150 for elementary and junior high school students and ¥220 for seniors (65 and over). The museum has announced that from January 1, 2027 it will rise to ¥500 for adults, ¥160 for elementary and junior high school students and ¥250 for seniors.
From stop 5 at the south exit of JR Sagamihara Station, take the Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu bus bound for “Suigo-Tana”, which takes about 28 minutes. There are 3 free car parks, but on weekends and holidays car park 1 fills up easily, and the museum recommends car park 3, the largest.
Checked against the visitor information page and the notice of the admission revision on the Aquarium Sagamihara official site (Japanese).
| Name | Sagamigawa Fureai Science Museum Aquarium Sagamihara |
|---|---|
| Address | 1-5-1 Suigo-Tana, Chuo-ku, Sagamihara City, Kanagawa |
| Hours / Closed | 9:30–16:30. Closed Mondays (open if a holiday, no substitute closing day). Open daily during spring break, Golden Week, summer break, winter break, and year-end/New Year holidays |
| Phone | 042-762-2110 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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7. Hakone-en Aquarium
Admission is ¥1,600 for adults and ¥800 for children (age 4 to elementary school). Guests of The Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko and similar hotels, and Seibu Prince members, pay ¥1,300 for adults and ¥650 for children.
It stands on the shore of Lake Ashi. Get off at “Hakone-en”, about 1 hour 5 minutes by Izu Hakone Bus from Hakone-Yumoto Station, or about 2 hours 25 minutes by Odakyu Hakone Highway Bus from the west exit of Shinjuku Station. The car park holds 312 passenger cars and costs ¥1,000 per entry on weekdays and ¥1,200 on weekends and holidays.
Checked against the aquarium page and access page on the Hakone-en official site (Japanese).
| Name | Hakone-en Aquarium |
|---|---|
| Address | 139 Motohakone, Hakone Town, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa |
| Hours / Closed | 9:00–16:30 (last entry 30 min before closing). Subject to change depending on the season |
| Phone | 0460-83-1151 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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8. Kamogawa Sea World
There are closing days in December and January, so check the date first in winter. Admission (1-day ticket) is ¥3,300 for adults (high school and older), ¥2,000 for elementary and junior high school students, ¥1,300 for young children (age 4 and over) and ¥3,000 for people aged 65 and over. The 2-day ticket, valid on two consecutive days, is ¥4,950 for adults.
It is about 10 minutes by free shuttle bus from JR Awa-Kamogawa Station, and there are also express buses from Tokyo Station and Chiba Station. The car park holds 1,200 cars and costs ¥1,200 a day for a standard car. There are several closing days in December 2026 and January 2027, so check the official hours page before a winter visit.
Checked against the admission page and hours page on the Kamogawa Sea World official site (Japanese).
| Name | Kamogawa Sea World |
|---|---|
| Address | 1464-18 Higashi-cho, Kamogawa City, Chiba |
| Hours / Closed | In November 2026, 9:00–16:00 or 16:30 (17:00 on some days). Closed on certain days in December and January (check official hours page) |
| Phone | 04-7093-4803 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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9. Aqua World Ibaraki Prefectural Oarai Aquarium
The car park is free and there is no weekly closing day, so it is easy to choose a day to go by car. Admission is ¥2,300 for adults, ¥1,100 for elementary and junior high school students and ¥400 for young children (age 3 and over). On “NIGHT AQUAWORLD” days you can also enter from 17:45 to 20:00 (last entry 19:00).
From Oarai Station on the Kashima Rinkai Railway, take the “Umimachi Line” loop bus (adults ¥200), or from Nakaminato Station on the Hitachinaka Seaside Railway take an Ibaraki Kotsu route bus (adults ¥190). The car park is free, and the aquarium posts when it is full on its official X account.
Checked against the admission fees page and visitor guide page on the Aqua World Oarai official site (Japanese).
| Name | Aqua World Ibaraki Prefectural Oarai Aquarium |
|---|---|
| Address | 8252-3 Isohama-cho, Oarai Town, Higashiibaraki District, Ibaraki |
| Hours / Closed | 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:00). No weekly closing days. Closed December 7–11, 2026 for maintenance |
| Phone | 029-267-5151 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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10. Saitama Aquarium
Adult admission of ¥400 is the lowest of the 10 aquariums. Outside special exhibition periods, admission is ¥400 for adults (high school and older) and ¥100 for elementary and junior high school students. During special exhibitions it is ¥500 and ¥200.
It is about 7 km from Hanyu or Kazo Station on the Tobu Isesaki Line, about 15 minutes by taxi. A free direct bus from the east exit of Hanyu Station runs only on certain days, and on weekdays the Hanyu City welfare bus (¥200 per ride) runs to Suigo Park. There are 2 car parks, north and south, and the gates are open 8:00 to 18:00.
Checked against the hours, fees and closing days page and access page on the Saitama Aquarium official site (Japanese).
| Name | Saitama Aquarium |
|---|---|
| Address | 751-1 Mitagaya, Hanyu City, Saitama (inside Hanyu Suigo Park) |
| Hours / Closed | February–November: 9:30–17:00 (last entry 16:30); December–January: 9:30–16:30 (last entry 16:00). Closing days are determined monthly (November 9, 24; December 14, 28–31) |
| Phone | 048-565-1010 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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11. Choosing by purpose
To go by train and enter in the evening, choose Kawasui, open until 20:00.
For sea-life shows and rides in one day, choose the One-Day Pass at Hakkeijima Sea Paradise.
To keep admission low, choose Saitama Aquarium (adults ¥400) or Aquarium Sagamihara (adults ¥450).
To drive without paying for parking, choose Aqua World Oarai.
To fit into a trip to Hakone, choose Hakone-en Aquarium on Lake Ashi.
Frequently asked questions
Q. Do I need to buy an admission ticket in advance?
A. From the official pages, all 8 aquariums in Kanagawa, Chiba, Ibaraki and Saitama admit visitors at the ticket window on the day. Hakkeijima Sea Paradise also sells advance tickets such as the “Mure-wari One-Day Pass”.
Q. Do children aged 3 and under pay?
A. Kawasui is free for ages 3 and under. At Hakkeijima Sea Paradise, Kamogawa Sea World and Hakone-en Aquarium the young child price starts at age 4, and at Shin-Enoshima Aquarium and Aqua World Oarai it starts at age 3.
Q. Is Nakagawa Water Park in Tochigi not included?
A. It is not included because the official site could not be reached and its fees and closing days could not be confirmed.
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