Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is one of the world's largest aquariums and Japan's most beloved, home to two whale sharks, manta rays, and a 5.4-million-litre central Pacific Ocean tank viewed through an 8-metre-wide acrylic window. Admission is 2,400 JPY for adults and 1,200 JPY for children aged 7-15 (approx. 120-60 HKD), with under-4s free. The journey from surface to seafloor passes 16 different aquatic ecosystems, culminating in a floor-level Antarctic penguin enclosure and a seal pool with an underwater viewing tunnel. TripAdvisor's 30,000+ reviews average 4.5 stars, consistently ranking it above Tokyo's aquariums for the emotional impact of its whale shark encounters. The Tempozan Harbour Village complex adds a Ferris wheel (800 JPY) and Lego Discovery Center next door.
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