Sumida Aquarium (with kids)

The entry to this aquarium was amazing (jellyfish) and the experience managed to keep us occupied for a couple of hours! The history of Edo and goldfish was cool too, as was the jellyfish laboratory. The ‘big’ tank was good, but the shark looked a bit sad…

Easy to access. The aquarium is not too big but nice and beautiful. If you want to spend time in the city with your kids highly recommended.

I visited this aquarium over the weekend with my girlfriend during our trip to Japan. While we truly enjoyed seeing the adorable little penguins and the vibrant goldfish, the overall experience fell short of expectations. The facility itself is quite compact, and the number of exhibits feels limited, especially when considering the relatively high ticket price. In terms of value, it may not offer...

It's quite small and expensive compared to other aquariums in Japan and even being an entirely indoor aquarium, it's missing a lot of animals you might expect like rays and tortoises. However, it's very clean and modern. The exhibits are well-taken care of and there's a lot of seating. The combination of the lighting and ambient music really enhance the jellyfish section, it's quite something. Th...

I highly recommend the Sumida Aquarium, located near the Tokyo Skytree. It offers beautiful views and a clean, well-designed layout that makes navigating the aquarium a breeze. While not the largest aquarium, it features a great variety of animals. It's a must-visit for lovers of jellyfish, penguins, and sea lions. A dessert shop inside allows you to enjoy treats while watching the fish and pengui...