Zoo & Aquarium · Minami-Oi / Katsushima

Shinagawa Aquarium しながわ水族館

A family-friendly ward aquarium in Shinagawa Kumin Park with an underwater tunnel, seal and dolphin shows and Tokyo Bay habitats, celebrating its 35th year in 2026 before a planned rebuild.

About

Set in the leafy Shinagawa Kumin Park on the old shoreline, Shinagawa Aquarium opened in 1991 and is a cheaper, calmer alternative to the big commercial aquariums. The first floor follows water from Tokyo's rivers to the open sea, with a 22 m tunnel tank where rays and sea turtles glide overhead; downstairs are seals, penguins, sharks and jellyfish, and a stadium hosts dolphin and sea lion performances. A special Eric Carle exhibition runs until 25 December 2026 for the 35th anniversary. Shinagawa Ward plans to rebuild the facility, with the new building targeted for fiscal 2027 and no dolphins, so this is the last chance to see the classic version.

Highlights

• 22 m underwater tunnel with rays and turtles
• Dolphin and sea lion shows in the stadium
• Tokyo Bay and river habitats on the ground floor
• Seal tank viewable from below
• 35th-anniversary Eric Carle exhibition through 25 December 2026

Tips

• Closed on Tuesdays outside school holidays
• Check the show schedule on arrival and plan around it
• Walk through Shinagawa Kumin Park, with a lake and boats, before or after
• The rebuild is planned: confirm it is open before travelling

Open in Google Maps · Info checked 2026-10-09

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