Overview
Sunshine Aquarium is a public aquarium in the World Import Mart building of Sunshine City in Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo. It opened in October 1978 and was formerly known as the Sunshine International Aquarium. The aquarium occupies the top floors and rooftop of the building.
Highlights
- ●An urban aquarium set on a building's upper floors and rooftop
- ●Varied displays across around 80 tanks
- ●About 37,000 animals representing some 750 species
- ●Interiors renewed through a full renovation
History
The aquarium opened in October 1978 as the Sunshine International Aquarium. It closed for about a year from September 1, 2010, for a full renovation and reopened on August 4, 2011. It is operated by Sunshine Enterprises, Inc.
Access
The aquarium is located in the World Import Mart building within Sunshine City in Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo.
Best season
As an indoor facility, it can be visited year-round regardless of the weather.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Arrive at Sunshine City
- 2Enter the aquarium in the World Import Mart building
- 3Tour the roughly 80 tanks and their varied creatures
- 4Visit the exhibition area on the rooftop
Did you know?
💡 The aquarium features around 80 tanks displaying about 37,000 fish across some 750 species.
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