No. Please come on foot or by public transportation such as the bus.

From what age is a ticket required?

An admission ticket is required from age 3.

Can I bring food inside?

Yes, you can bring in food and drinks such as packed lunches and snacks. Please take your trash home with you.

Are there any closed days?

The aquarium is open every day of the year, but may close temporarily for facility inspections and the like.

Is there a disability discount?

Visitors presenting a disability certificate and one companion pay half the general admission rate.

How long does a visit take?

It varies by visitor, but about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours.

Are wheelchairs available to borrow?

Yes, free of charge, but the number is limited.

Aquarium ・ Kyoto · JAZA member

Kyoto Aquarium京都水族館

Access: About a 15-minute walk from the central exit of JR Kyoto Station.
Visit time: 90–120 min Source

Updated: 2026-09-09 ／ Source: www.kyoto-aquarium.com www.kyoto-aquarium.com www.kyoto-aquarium.com www.jaza.jp

Exterior of Kyoto Aquarium — Photo: Mti / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Source / cropped

Basic Information

Kyoto Aquarium basic information
Type	Aquarium
Location	Kyoto
JAZA Membership	JAZA member
Opened	Unconfirmed
Official / Social	Official SiteX Instagram YouTube Facebook TikTok LINE Source

Highlights

Sea of Kyoto
The largest tank in the aquarium, exhibiting about 50 species, including tilefish, rays, and sharks. Source
Penguins
An African penguin exhibit and a penguin cave area. Source
Jellyfish Wonder
About 30 species of jellyfish on display, with the 360-degree panoramic tank "GURURI." Source
Dolphin Stadium
Home to the "Dolphin School" program featuring bottlenose dolphins. Source
Rivers of Kyoto
Features the Japanese giant salamander, a special national natural monument, and recreates the upper, middle, and lower reaches of the Yura River. Source
Satoyama of Kyoto
A rice paddy inside the aquarium that shows the connections between living things, people, and nature. Source

Access

About a 15-minute walk from the central exit of JR Kyoto Station. About a 7-minute walk from Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station on the JR Sanin Main Line. No parking (public transportation is recommended). Source

Hours and Admission

Hours and admission for Kyoto Aquarium
Hours	Opening and closing times vary by day; check the calendar on the official site. Open every day of the year (except temporary closures for maintenance and the like). Entry and ticket purchase until one hour before closing. Source
Admission	General rates: adults ¥2,600; high school students ¥2,000 (student ID required); elementary and junior high students ¥1,400; preschoolers (age 3 and over) ¥900. Annual passes available. With a disability certificate, both admission and the annual pass are half price for the holder. Source

Hours and admission may change.Check the Official Site for the latest information.

Plan your visit

Suggested visit time

90–120 min Source

Amenities and accessibility

Wheelchair rentalAvailable
Stroller rentalNot available
Nursing roomAvailable
Food and drinkAvailable
ShopAvailable
LockersAvailable
Pets allowedNot available

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FAQ

Is there parking?: No. Please come on foot or by public transportation such as the bus. Source
From what age is a ticket required?: An admission ticket is required from age 3. Source
Can I bring food inside?: Yes, you can bring in food and drinks such as packed lunches and snacks. Please take your trash home with you. Source

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Can I bring my pet?: Pets are not allowed inside. Source
Are there any closed days?: The aquarium is open every day of the year, but may close temporarily for facility inspections and the like. Source
Is there a disability discount?: Visitors presenting a disability certificate and one companion pay half the general admission rate. Source
How long does a visit take?: It varies by visitor, but about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours. Source
Are pets allowed?: Pets are not allowed inside. Source
Are wheelchairs available to borrow?: Yes, free of charge, but the number is limited. Source

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Operating facilities near Kyoto Aquarium
Facility	Adult admission	Hours	Visit time	Parking	Named residents
Kyoto City Zoo	¥750	—	—	—	4
Arashiyamamonki Park Iwatayama	¥800	09:00–16:00	—	—	—
Lake Biwa Museum	—	09:30–17:00	—	420 spaces	—
átoa	¥2,600	10:00–19:00	—	—	—
NIFREL	¥2,400	—	—	—	—
Tennoji Zoo	¥800	09:30–17:00	—	—	1
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan	¥2,700	—	—	1,000 spaces	4

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Last verified: 2026-07-05 ／ Source: www.jaza.jp www.jaza.jp