Kushiro suizokukan aquarium Pukupuku — Attraction in Kushiro

As others have said, expensive for its size. But depending on when you go you can have a quiet relaxing time really watching the fish without a bunch of kids and crowds like other aquariums.

I've visited a lot of aquariums and volunteered at one so I find myself really snobbish about them. And I was pleasantly surprised by this aquarium. Lots of the tanks had a sleek, modern design. Most were quite clean of algae and didn't feel overcrowded. Some did look a bit small though. My main gripe is the octopus tank, they are smart animals and need stimulus and places to hide. In fact I did think a lot of the tanks could use more hidey holes for the fish.

The dome shaped central tanks allow you to feel closer to the fish than a plain tank does.

The garden eels aren't very used to people like at other aquariums so they'll hide if you get too close, so be patient!

Overall, if you're looking for a quiet dark place to chill, I...

small aquarium but has a unique collection of sea creatures never seen before. A good place to visit with kids who can have a touch and feel experience in one of the segments. Within the same building of the aquarium, there is a seafood restaurant that has a long queue just before 11am waiting for the doors to be opened. The other is a bbq restaurant. There is also a seafood supermarket on the first floor. Place was bustling on a...

Impressive aquarium tank that runs more than two story high, and it is just outside of the aquarium so anybody can see. Too bad the aquarium itself was closed when we got there. We did enjoy the seafood restaurant on the second floor....