All Reviews of Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is breathtaking! At the aquarium café, you can enjoy a drink while watching huge whale sharks glide right by you up close—it's truly awe-inspiring. The highlight was the limited-time "Kuroshio Exploration," where an elevator takes you directly above the Kuroshio Sea tank. Looking down from above, you can experience the vastness and vitality of the ocean world. Definitely worth the visit!

There are lots of beautiful fish, as well as a large park with plenty of room to explore.

You can buy a raffle ticket and try your luck at winning a large whale plush toy.

Unfortunately, I got the smallest one~ But it was also easier to take back to Taiwan, hehe!

I've loved visiting aquariums since I was little. I always feel that the moment I step inside, it's like temporarily leaving the land and entering another quiet, magical world. On this visit to Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, what impressed me most was the whale shark in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling viewing window. Watching it slowly swim through the enormous tank, surrounded by schools of fish moving freely, was so beautiful that I couldn't take my eyes off it. Every photo looked like a painting.

There was one small disappointment, though. I remember there used to be three whale sharks, but now there's only one, swimming alone in the vast tank. It felt a little less lively and made me want to keep watching it a little longer. Besides the whale shark, the jellyfish were as beautiful as fairies floating in the water. The garden eels poking their heads out of the sand and swaying with the current were super cute. The sea anemones waved their tentacles in the current while clownfish darted among them, reminding me of Nemo from the movie.

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium features a wide variety of marine life. The whale sharks and manta rays in the giant tank are truly stunning.

The park is well organized and both fun and educational. It's a must-visit popular attraction in Okinawa.

Visiting Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium with kids was totally worth it! As soon as we walked in, the kids got so excited seeing all the marine life and kept running around.

The giant Kuroshio Sea tank was absolutely stunning, with whale sharks and manta rays swimming gracefully. Even the adults couldn’t stop taking photos.

Along the way, we also saw all kinds of tropical fish, jellyfish, and adorable sea creatures. The kids were completely captivated. The aquarium is spacious and comfortable, making it a great place for families to explore at a relaxed pace and create lots of wonderful memories.

I highly recommend not missing the dolphin show when you come here. The dolphins are not only super cute, but every move and jump is full of energy and perfect teamwork, so it’s impossible to look away.

Even though you might get splashed if you sit in the front row, it’s also the most immersive seat. The whole show is fantastic, and both adults and kids can really get into it. 🐬

Kaiyohaku is really a great place for visitors of all ages.

Once you enter the aquarium, it feels like stepping into a wonder-filled ocean world. Seeing huge sea creatures swim right in front of you up close is a really special experience.

Highly recommended. You can easily spend at least 4 or 5 hours here, with lots of activities. There’s also a dolphin show outside.

Definitely worth visiting! The Kuroshio Sea tank is absolutely spectacular, and seeing the whale sharks swim right in front of you is amazing. The overall flow through the aquarium is smooth too, so this is definitely one of the must-visit spots in Okinawa.

This was my favorite place. There’s also a cafe where you can take a break, and looking out through the huge glass is so soothing. The fish swim around so freely.