Sunshine Aquarium
I was seeing a bunch of pics on Facebook from various friends’ visits to the new Sunshine City Aquarium in Ikebukuro and thought it looked like a good place to go check out.
The Sunshine Aquarium exhibits creatures from seas, oceans and tropical forests around the world, including stingrays, sunfish, frogs, snakes, penguins, seals and otters. Located on the 10th floor of the World Import Mart Building in the Sunshine City complex, the aquarium was recently renovated and reopened in summer 2011. (japan-guide)
There are of course many fish and sea life to see, but popular attractions include the penguins, sea otters, and seals. The place was busy the day we went, obvious to say cause it was a weekend. There was a bit of a wait for the elevator and to get tickets, but after that it was all good. The aquarium was fun and good way to spend the afternoon.
Interesting fact, since the aquarium sits on the 10th floor of Sunshine City it’s given the title of highest aquarium in the world. Hmm is that really true?
Got my ticket!
People were commenting on how beautiful the coral and fish were. Unfortunately the only thing alive in here was the fish. The coral was fake cause you could see the paint.
Taking macro shots of fish can be difficult.
I think an axolotl is so ugly and gross!
I can see why people like turtles. They can be kind of cute.
Penguins are so stinky!
Watching sea lions circle the aqua ring.
Watching the sea lions swim… and then scare some lady! Haha!
Be sure to stay during the evening to see the fountain light up and dance around. It’s kind of mesmerizing.
Tags: Ikebukuro, Sunshine City, Sunshine Aquarium, turtle, axolotl, fish, penguins, seal, sea lion
