Sunshine Aquarium
About
There are 3 areas: "Ocean Journey" on 1F of the main building, "Waterside Journey" on 2F of the main building, and the outdoor area Marine Garden "Sky Journey". The Marine Garden has "Penguins in the Sky", where African penguins swim in an overhead tank, "Penguins on the Grassland", "Otters' Waterside" with Asian small-clawed otters, and an exhibit of great white pelicans
Fees
| Adults (high school students and older) | ¥2,600–3,200 |
| Children (elementary and junior high school students) | ¥1,300 |
| Young children (age 4 and over) | ¥800 |
Adult fees are ¥2,600 to ¥3,200 depending on the date (check the fee calendar). No ticket is needed for age 3 and under. On weekends, holidays and specified days (B, C and D schedules), entry may be limited, and advance reservations (date and time) are recommended. Even with an advance ticket or invitation ticket, a web numbered ticket is needed for entry. With total admission of ¥2,000 or more, 1 hour of parking is free
Hours and closing days
From November 2026 to March 2027, weekdays 10:00–18:00, weekends and holidays 9:30–18:00 (last entry 30 minutes before closing). Hours vary by day (e.g., 10:00–20:00 on December 24 and 25), so check the operating calendar
Closed: Closing days are shown on the operating calendar (closed on November 12, 2026 and January 14, 2027)
Reservations
Not required, but because entry may be limited on weekends, holidays and specified days, advance reservations (date and time) are recommended
Going with young children
No stroller rental (rental available at Alpa in Sunshine City). The building has 2 floors, with a priority elevator for moving between them. Stroller parking is at the main building entrance. When crowded, it may be hard to move through the building with a stroller. The baby room (nursing room) is on the 2nd floor of the main building, with diaper changing beds, private nursing rooms and hot water for formula
Location
Rooftop, World Import Mart Building, Sunshine City, 3-1 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
- From Ikebukuro Station (Exit 35), go along Sunshine 60 Street to Sunshine City
- Directly connected by underground passage from Higashi-Ikebukuro Station (Exits 6 and 7), Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line (you can get there without getting wet in the rain)
- Inside the building, take the "Aquarium Elevator" on 1F of the World Import Mart Building to the rooftop (10F)
Each item was checked on its official source page on 2026-11-11. Before you go, check the latest information on the official website.