Sunshine City

Sunshine AquariumSunshine Aquarium

Guided expedition

Our animal handlers will show you the back areas that are usually closed to the public while entertaining you with animal-related anecdotes.

The handling staff will show you the Sunshine Aquarium’s back areas that are usually closed to the public while entertaining you with animal-related anecdotes.

As the places where the handlers take visitors vary slightly each time, you can have a fun time and make new discoveries no matter how many times you attend.

Getting to know the secrets of the Sunshine Aquarium, will make your next visit here all the more fun and enjoyable.

【 How to participate 】
Tickets will be available online from 12:00 a.m. one week prior to the experience date until 11:59 p.m. the day before.
* Only credit cards are accepted for payment.
* You must have an account on the reservation site「asoview!」to purchase a ticket.
Click here to purchase a participation ticket.

If there are still tickets available after the sale of online tickets has ended, tickets will be sold at the「Aquarium Club Membership Card Issuance Counter」at the entrance of the aquarium on the day of the event.
Information regarding same-day ticket sales will be posted on the Sunshine Aquarium Official X Account before the aquarium opens.
* Only cash will be accepted for payment.

Approximate duration: 40 min. 1000 yen per person. Twice a day *3 times a day on weekends and holidays.

  • Meeting place: In front of the "guest room" at the entrance of the aquarium
  • Please purchase this ticket and arrive 10 minutes prior to each event.
  • Recommended age: Elementary school students and older (Children under elementary school age may participate with companion of an adult.)
  • Participants below elementary school age must be accompanied by an adult (with a fee).
  • All tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and ticket sales will be halted once tickets are sold out for that day.
  • To participate in paid events, an aquarium admission ticket for the day of the event, a valid Aquarium Club or annual passport are required.
  • Please note that tickets purchased online will be invalidated if you attempt to use the ticket yourself.
  • Please note that we are unable to cancel ticket purchases due to customers' circumstances.
  • This event is not eligible for parking services.

General schedule