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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan sits in the Tempozan harbour area of Minato Ward and is built around a large central Pacific Ocean tank with whale sharks. Next door are the Tempozan Ferris Wheel and Tempozan Marketplace, making it an easy half-day for families and school groups.

Pickup points and meeting tips

  • Osakako Station on the Osaka Metro Chuo Line is about a 5–10 minute walk away.
  • The Captain Line ferry connects Tempozan with Universal City Port, useful for groups splitting between the two.
  • Agree on a pickup point near Tempozan Marketplace rather than at the aquarium entrance, where vehicles cannot wait.

Vehicle access

Tempozan has parking that accepts tour coaches, and all vehicle sizes are suitable. Traffic can build up when cruise ships call at the nearby terminal or during events.

Check available group vehicle parking and cruise traffic.

Luggage

Keep luggage in the vehicle; the aquarium does not store large group luggage. Strollers are commonly used inside.

Typical drive times

Osaka NambaHanshin Expresswayapprox. 20–30 min
Osaka UmedaHanshin Expresswayapprox. 20–30 min
Universal Studios JapanMinato area tunnel / bridgeapprox. 10–20 min
Kansai Airport (KIX)Hanshin Expressway Wangan Routeapprox. 45–60 min
Kyoto StationHanshin Expressway / Meishin Expresswayapprox. 55–75 min

Approximate, without traffic delays.

Combine in one charter day

  • Universal Studios Japan
  • Tempozan Ferris Wheel
  • Osaka Castle

Recommended vehicles

Places and pickup areas to consider

  • Kaiyukan
  • Tempozan Ferris Wheel

Locations are described for trip planning. Service availability, exact pickup access, fares and driver allocation are confirmed in your written quotation.

Frequently asked questions

How long do groups usually spend at Kaiyukan?

About two to three hours for the aquarium, plus extra time for the Ferris wheel or Tempozan Marketplace.

Can we combine Kaiyukan and USJ in one day?

Only if you keep each visit short. Most groups do USJ on its own day and pair Kaiyukan with Osaka Castle or the city instead.