Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Osaka Aquarium, also known as Kaiyukan , is located in the Tempozan Harbor Village of Osaka's bay area, and is one of Japan's most spectacular aquariums. It introduces various forms of life inhabiting the Pacific Rim in a well organized and impressive way.

Marine life is displayed in 15 tanks, each representing a specific region of the Pacific Rim. The central tank, representing the Pacifc Ocean, is nine meters deep and home to a whale shark, the aquarium's main attraction.

Visitors start their tour of the aquarium on the 8th floor and slowly spiral down floor by floor around the central tank. Some of the tanks stretch over several floors, making it possible to observe the animals from different depths and perspectives. New exhibition space was added to the aquarium in March 2013.

My opinion:

The Aquarium is located at a section of a parcel of land on its own, it's pretty amazing, once you get off the train station for the aquarium you immediately get signs pointing you to the location. The aquarium itself is great, there were huge seals, playful dolphins that would interact with the balls that you can throw around outside the glass. And there's a massive tank that holds large stingrays and several whalesharks. 

Tempozan ferris wheel

     The Tempozan Ferris Wheel is the city's largest. It offers far-reaching, panoramic views of the bay area and the city's skyscrapers beyond from a height of 112.5 meters. It is located just next to the Tempozan Marketplace and Osaka Aquarium.

My opinion:

Tempozan ferris wheel that's just located beside Kaiyukan, the night view is amazing. You can expect to spend at least 3 hours if you rush through everything. And up to 5 hours if you take it slow. And you could choose an ordinary gondola or a see-through one which has see-through seats and the bottom.