[2025 Latest] Don’t Miss in Osaka! Kaiyukan Aquarium & Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel

Lots to see! Tenpozan's sightseeing and leisure spots

The Osaka Bay Area boasts a variety of facilities and tourist attractions. Among them, the Tenpozan area, known as "Tenpozan Harbor Village," is home to many attractive spots such as the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan and a giant Ferris wheel. Here's some tourist information about Tenpozan, a place you can enjoy visiting again and again!

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• Kaiyukan, one of the world's largest aquariums, where whale sharks swim.
• The tank featuring the world's largest coral reef, the Great Barrier Reef, is a must-see.
• A truly spectacular sight! The animals' feeding time.
• Enjoy panoramic views of Osaka! The world's largest Ferris wheel, "Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel"
• Find Osaka gourmet food and Osaka here! "Tempozan Marketplace"
• "Naniwa Kuishinbo Yokocho" - A gathering place for delicious food from the Kansai region.

Kaiyukan, one of the world's largest aquariums, where whale sharks swim.

Kaiyukan Aquarium boasts an overwhelming scale and is one of Japan's leading aquariums. The whale shark, the symbol of Kaiyukan, is majestic and has an incredible presence! In addition, 620 species and 30,000 marine creatures live at Kaiyukan.

The tank featuring the world's largest coral reef, the Great Barrier Reef, is a must-see.

① You can experience one of the world's largest coral reefs in a three-dimensional way.

This attraction recreates the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia, offering a three-dimensional structure from the surface to the seabed, allowing visitors to experience the vibrant colors and expansive ecosystem of the coral reef. Its greatest appeal is the "immersive feeling of being inside the ocean."

② An exhibit that shows that "coral reefs are places where living creatures live."

This exhibit not only showcases the beauty of fish, but also allows visitors to learn about the vital role of coral reefs as habitats and life-sustaining elements, as well as environmental issues such as coral bleaching caused by global warming. The combination of learning and awe is one of its main attractions.

③ You can observe colorful tropical fish up close.

You can observe Nankoku fish such as clownfish, butterflyfish, and damselfish up close, and see fish swimming in various ways, making it enjoyable for both children and adults. Taking photos and videos is also recommended.

A truly spectacular sight! The animals' feeding time.

For those who want to get a closer look at marine life, don't miss the various guided tours where you can watch feeding times and training sessions conducted by zookeepers, as well as "The Animals' Feeding Time." It's a special time to feel the differences in personality and movement, and the interconnectedness of life, up close as you watch the animals eat.

After 5 PM, the aquarium lights dim, transforming the aquarium into "Nighttime Kaiyukan." The faint light filtering into the ocean creates a swaying, wave-like scene that is incredibly romantic and highly recommended!

Kaiyukan Official Shop (3rd floor of the Kaiyukan entrance building)

This shop is only accessible to those who have entered the museum. It features exclusive, limited-edition items created in collaboration with stationery and tenugui (Japanese hand towel) brands, available only at this official shop.

Click here to purchase admission tickets.

Kaiyukan

552-0022 1-1-10 Kaigandori, Minato-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture

Kaiyukan is the world's largest aquarium with an overwhelming capacity of 5,400 tons. The sight of gigantic sea creatures such as whale sharks swimming around is a must-see. Tickets are easily available online through Klook. Known as a popular date spot in Osaka, we also recommend the aquarium and the adjacent Tempozan Ferris wheel. You can have fun with your family and friends while enjoying the beautiful sea world and the wonderful scenery of Osaka. A mysterious experience of the sea awaits.

Enjoy panoramic views of Osaka! The world's largest Ferris wheel, "Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel"

The Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel boasts a height of 112.5 meters, offering panoramic views of Osaka , Kansai International Airport, and Mount Rokko in Hyogo Prefecture . The approximately 15-minute aerial journey is romantic and offers spectacular views!

At night, the Ferris wheel itself is lit up, creating a beautiful sight against the night sky.

Tempozan Ferris Wheel

552-0022 1-1-10 Kaigandori, Minato-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture

The Tempozan Ferris Wheel is located in Osaka's comprehensive leisure spot "Tempozan Harbor Village", next to Kaiyukan Kaiyukan. It is Japan's largest Ferris wheel, measuring 112.5 meters in height and 100 meters in diameter, and takes about 15 minutes to go around. You can enjoy a relaxing flight. You can enjoy not only the city of Osaka, but also the sea that stretches out in front of you, and the night view is especially reputed to be romantic. The panoramic view from the Tempozan Ferris Wheel is an attractive spot where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Osaka and the charm of the sea at the same time.

Find Osaka gourmet food and Osaka here! "Tempozan Marketplace"

Located right in front of the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, Osaka Marketplace offers not only shops but also Osaka gourmet food and souvenirs. With various experiential facilities, it's a shopping center where you can enjoy yourself all day long.

"Naniwa Kuishinbo Yokocho" - A gathering place for delicious food from the Kansai region.

This is a food theme park showcasing Kansai's famous gourmet food, bringing together a selection of long-established and original restaurants and shops representing Kansai's food culture, known as "Naniwa Gourmet." It is located on the second floor of Tempozan Marketplace.

How to get to Tenpozan (by train)

Approximately 5 minutes on foot from Exit 1 of Osaka Station on the Osaka Metro Chuo Line.

The journey from Umeda Station or Namba Station takes approximately 25 minutes (with one transfer).

How to get to Tenpozan (by bus)

Get off at the "Tempozan Harbor Village" bus stop on the Osaka City Bus.

Take the limousine bus from Kansai International Airport and get off at "Tempozan (Kaiyukan)" stop.

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