When is the new Tokyo Sea Life Park opening?

The replacement aquarium is officially scheduled to open in September 2028, with construction scheduled for completion by March 2028, per Tokyo Metropolitan Government's official project pages. The current aquarium continues operating normally in the meantime.

Can you still visit Tokyo Sea Life Park right now?

Yes. The current facility is open and operating on its normal schedule today. Some low-authority sources have incorrectly suggested it has already closed; this is not accurate. Official Tokyo Metropolitan Government and operator sources confirm it remains open, with closure not scheduled until after the new facility opens in September 2028.

What is Tokyo Sea Life Park?

Tokyo Sea Life Park is a public aquarium inside Kasai Rinkai Park in Edogawa, eastern Tokyo, known for its glass dome architecture and its donut-shaped Voyagers of the Sea bluefin tuna tank. It opened in 1989 and is operated by the Tokyo Zoological Park Society.

How much does Tokyo Sea Life Park cost to enter?

General admission is ¥700. Junior high school students pay ¥250, visitors age 65 and over pay ¥350, and elementary school age and under enter free. Tokyo-resident junior high students enter free with student ID.

What are Tokyo Sea Life Park's opening hours, and what day is it closed?

Tokyo Sea Life Park is open 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with last entry at 4:00 PM. It is closed on Wednesdays, shifting to the following day when Wednesday falls on a national holiday, and closed December 29 through January 1.

What is the nearest station to Tokyo Sea Life Park?

Kasai-Rinkai-koen Station, served by the JR Keiyo Line and JR Musashino Line, is nearest, about a 5-minute walk from the aquarium.

Is Tokyo Sea Life Park near Tokyo Disneyland?

Yes, roughly 15 to 20 minutes away by train, making it a practical half-day add-on before or after a Tokyo Disney Resort day at either Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea.

What is the famous tuna tank at Tokyo Sea Life Park called?

It is called the Voyagers of the Sea, a large ring-shaped tank with 360-degree central viewing that was Japan's largest indoor tank when the aquarium opened in 1989. It houses Pacific bluefin tuna, mackerel tuna, striped bonito, and sharks.

Is Tokyo Sea Life Park good for toddlers?

Generally yes, with stroller-friendly marked pathways and nursing and diaper-changing facilities on-site, though one independent family-travel source notes that some jellyfish-style displays underwhelm infants specifically. The penguin exhibit and touch pools tend to hold young children's attention best.

Is Tokyo Sea Life Park wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The aquarium has wheelchair ramps, elevators, accessible restrooms, multi-purpose toilets, baby facilities, and wheelchair loans, per GO TOKYO.

Is Tokyo Sea Life Park worth visiting?

Yes. Admission is inexpensive at ¥700, the glass-dome setting and tuna tank are genuinely distinctive, and it pairs easily with the rest of Kasai Rinkai Park or a Tokyo Disney Resort day. The ongoing 2028 redevelopment does not affect a visit today; the current facility remains open and worth visiting now.

Tokyo Sea Life Park

Q: Is Tokyo Sea Life Park closing?

Not right now. Tokyo Sea Life Park is open and operating normally today. A full replacement aquarium is confirmed under construction on the adjacent site and is officially scheduled to open in September 2028. The current facility will close only after the new one opens and its animals are transferred, and Tokyo Metropolitan Government has not yet finalized an exact closure date.

By Andrew Liyan · Last updated: August 28, 2026 · Facts verified: August 28, 2026

Quick Answer

Hours

9:30 AM-5:00 PM, last entry 4:00 PM (closed Wednesdays)

Admission

¥700 general; open now, replacement facility confirmed for Sept 2028

Nearest Station

Kasai-Rinkai-koen Station, JR Keiyo Line (about 5 minutes walk)

Best Time

Weekday mornings before 10:00 AM

Visit Duration

1-3 hours

Tokyo Sea Life Park's glass dome exterior inside Kasai Rinkai Park, Edogawa, Tokyo, Japan

Area: Edogawa / Kasai
Best For: Families, Marine Life, Nature
Nearby: Tokyo Disneyland · Tokyo DisneySea

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Visiting Tokyo Sea Life Park

Tokyo Sea Life Park is open and operating normally today. A full replacement aquarium is under construction on the adjacent site and is officially scheduled to open in September 2028; the current facility will close only after the new one opens and its animals are transferred, and Tokyo Metropolitan Government has not yet finalized an exact closure date. The current glass-dome building will be preserved afterward, with its future use still under study.

Set inside Kasai Rinkai Park in Edogawa, eastern Tokyo, the aquarium is centered on the Voyagers of the Sea, a large ring-shaped tank with 360-degree central viewing that was Japan's largest indoor tank when it opened. The aquarium opened October 10, 1989, timed to mark Ueno Zoo's centennial, and its distinctive glass dome was designed by architect Yoshio Taniguchi.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government's redevelopment project is genuinely underway: a consortium including Oriental Land Co. and Taisei Corporation signed a contract in December 2022 to design, build, and operate the new facility. Construction is scheduled for completion by March 2028, ahead of the confirmed September 2028 opening. None of this affects a visit today. The aquarium remains a well-regarded, inexpensive eastern Tokyo family attraction worth visiting now.

General admission is ¥700, among the least expensive aquarium tickets in Tokyo, and the aquarium pairs naturally with the rest of Kasai Rinkai Park or with a Tokyo Disney Resort day, given the short train connection between the two.

Things to Do at Tokyo Sea Life Park

See the Voyagers of the Sea Tuna Tank
The Voyagers of the Sea is Tokyo Sea Life Park's signature exhibit, a large ring-shaped tank with a 360-degree central viewing area that was Japan's largest indoor tank when the aquarium opened in 1989. Pacific bluefin tuna, mackerel tuna, striped bonito, and sharks circle continuously through the tank, a genuine highlight and the aquarium's most photographed feature.
Visit the Outdoor Penguin Exhibit
The outdoor penguin exhibit is home to Humboldt, king, southern rockhopper, and little penguins. Heat-sensitive species are moved indoors during summer, so which penguins are visible outdoors can vary by season.
Explore the Touch Pools
Touch pools let visitors handle sea urchins, crabs, stingrays, cuttlefish, and sea cucumbers at timed sessions throughout the day. Check the day's session schedule on arrival, since exact timing can vary.
Take in the Glass Dome Architecture
The aquarium's glass dome, designed by architect Yoshio Taniguchi, is a distinctive architectural feature in its own right, worth a moment's notice beyond the exhibits themselves. Tokyo Metropolitan Government has confirmed the dome building will be preserved after the new aquarium opens next door in September 2028, with its future use still under study.
Combine with the Rest of Kasai Rinkai Park
Tokyo Sea Life Park sits inside the much larger Kasai Rinkai Park, which also holds the Diamond and Flower Ferris Wheel (a separately-ticketed, 117-meter observation wheel), the Sea Bird Sanctuary, and Nishi Nagisa, a public artificial-island beach. A half day covers the aquarium plus one or two of these extras comfortably.

How to Get to Tokyo Sea Life Park

Tokyo Sea Life Park sits inside Kasai Rinkai Park, in Edogawa, eastern Tokyo, and is reached by a single, straightforward JR station.

The short rail connection to Tokyo Disney Resort makes this aquarium an easy pairing for anyone already planning a Disney day.

Nearest Station
Kasai-Rinkai-koen Station, served by both the JR Keiyo Line and JR Musashino Line, is about a 5-minute walk from the aquarium.
From Tokyo Station
From Tokyo Station, the JR Keiyo Line runs directly to Kasai-Rinkai-koen Station in about 10 to 15 minutes, at a fare of around ¥260.
From Tokyo Disney Resort
Tokyo Sea Life Park is about 15 to 20 minutes by train from Tokyo Disney Resort, making it a practical half-day add-on before or after a day at Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea.

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Best Time to Visit Tokyo Sea Life Park

Weekday mornings before 10:00 AM for smaller crowds; generally less crowded than Sunshine Aquarium.

Entry Fee & Hours

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Admission

General ¥700, junior high ¥250, age 65+ ¥350, elementary age and under free; see the admission table below for group and free-day details

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Hours

9:30 AM-5:00 PM, last entry 4:00 PM; closed Wednesdays (shifts to the following day when Wednesday falls on a national holiday) and December 29-January 1

General Admission

General Admission admission prices in JPY and approximate USD
Category	Price (JPY)	Approx. (USD)
General	¥700	~$5
Junior High School	¥250	~$2
Age 65+	¥350	~$2
Elementary Age and Under	Free	Free

Group rate (20+ visitors): General ¥560, Junior High ¥200, Age 65+ ¥280. Free on Greenery Day (May 4), Tokyo Citizens' Day (October 1), and Park Opening Day (October 10); junior high students free on Children's Day (May 5); ages 60+ free during Senior Citizens' Week (September 15-21). USD amounts are approximate and change with the exchange rate.

💡Good to Know

•The aquarium has wheelchair ramps, elevators, accessible restrooms, multi-purpose toilets, baby facilities, and wheelchair loans. Stroller-friendly marked pathways run throughout; on busy days, strollers may be routed via a back entrance with an elevator.
•Tokyo-resident junior high students enter free with student ID, and visitors with disabilities are admitted free.
•On-site facilities include the Sea Wind restaurant with an ocean-view terrace and a tuna-focused menu, a Picnic Plaza grass area for bringing your own food, and a food court near the station entrance.
•The current facility is open and operating normally. A confirmed replacement aquarium is scheduled to open on the adjacent site in September 2028; no closure date for the current building has been set.