Sumida Aquarium

Sumida Aquarium

Sumida Aquarium (すみだ水族館) is an aquarium located on the 5th and 6th floors of the Tokyo Skytree Town in Sumida Ward, Tokyo, Japan. The aquarium features a variety of aquatic creatures, including over 7,000 marine animals from 260 species.

One of the main attractions of the Sumida Aquarium is the large tank which is shaped like a doughnut and holds over 5,000 cubic meters of water. The tank houses a variety of fish, including sharks, rays, and tuna. Another popular exhibit is the “Jellyfish Ramble,” which features over 5,000 jellyfish in a variety of colors and shapes.

The aquarium also has several interactive exhibits, where visitors can touch and interact with some of the animals. One of the most popular interactive exhibits is the “Petting Pool,” where visitors can touch and feed small fish and rays.

Aside from the exhibits, the Sumida Aquarium also offers several educational programs and workshops, where visitors can learn more about marine life and conservation efforts.

Getting there

From Tokyo Station to Sumida Aquarium:

TrainTokyo Station
↓ Marunouchi Line
↓ 1 minute (Nonstop)
Otemachi Station
↓ Hanzomon Line
↓ 16 minutes (6 stops)
Oshiage Station (Tokyo Skytree) 
(Cost 210 yen)

Details

HoursMonday to Friday / 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday to Sunday and Holidays / 9:00 AM -9:00 PM
AdmissionAdults: 2,500 yen
High school students: 1,800 yen
Elementary school and junior high school students: 1,200 yen
children: 800 yen
Phone+81 3-5619-1821
Address〒131-0045 Tokyo, Sumida City, Oshiage, 1 Chome−1−2
Official Websitehttps://www.sumida-aquarium.com/en/index.html