NARA KINGYO MUSEUM — Attraction in Nara

The Nara Kingyo Museum is a hidden gem. It is an art display/gallery that just happens to feature goldfish. If you like art, and/or goldfish, you will enjoy this place.

When I visited the Nara Kingyo Museum, I went in with little or low expectations. The description and ads for the place only caught my attention because it seemed "different". I went ahead and purchased my ticket since the price was affordable. Upon arriving and entering the museum, I was surprised to see there wasn't much people. The displays in the beginning were a bit...underwhelming. Kind of a cheapo "teamLabs" thing going on. But I mean, it wasn't expensive to get in, and it's in Nara, the damn deer are the most popular thing here. However, the further I went into the museum, the better it got. You don't have to proceed in the direction the museum points out to go, but it is highly recommended to do so. It gradually reveals better and more elaborate displays the further you go in. This place literally is all photo ops. Depending on how much you love taking photos and appreciating art will determine how much time to spend here. I gave myself a 2 hour time limit on my itinerary and I felt it wasn't enough time. It should have been at least 4 hours to really take my time and appreciate everything. Also best to go with someone, there are several areas where they set up a stand to put your phone for a selfie but there are many other places where you need someone to take a photo for you. I heard some other people/groups while I was in there but I never ran into anyone the whole time.

An important note: Although I didn't take any stars off, another reviewer did point out that there may be dead fishes in the displays. Yes, I did see some belly up fish. There are also some tanks that are clearly overcrowded or too small for the size of fish inside. I really hope these fish are rotated out frequently to avoid stress and cruelty. The actual fish displays seem high maintenance and I hope the staff are doing everything needed to keep them healthy. There was no information I could find about how the fish are cared for but they do provide information on the artists that helped designed the place.

I highly recommend stopping by the Nara Kingyo Museum. The experience goes from, "eh, it's alright" to "okay, this is pretty impressive". This place can be fun by yourself but is best to bring a friend. The displays can be funny and get intimate and moody. Also, to not spoil anything, I only added photos of the entrance. There is a surprising amount of...

This kingyo museum in Nara is recommended for any age group, people with baby strollers and wheelchairs can enter without any problem! The tickets are sold at a resonance price, definitely worth it! Inside is filled with all kinds of goldfish, there are authentic and neon Japanese themed decorations. It isn’t crowded on weekdays, people can relax with seats provided inside while they enjoy the spectacular view. It might look small upon the entrance but inside is pretty spacious. During this time, they are having a collaboration with the “Obey me!”, a popular otome game which you might have heard of, it started from last year September. There is also a obey me! collab cafe near the museum, although it is only open on wednesdays and weekends, and is always fully booked, so make sure to make reservations the day prior. They posted information on the official twitter account of the...

The goldfish museum is conveniently situated on the 4th floor of Mi Nara shopping mall in Nara prefecture, making it easily accessible for visitors.

Upon purchasing an entrance ticket priced at approximately ¥1,200 per person, guests are treated to a captivating display of goldfish tanks housed within intricately decorated rooms. Each room features unique themes such as the crystal, traditional kimono patterns, flowers and seasonal motifs, providing ample opportunities for stunning photographs.

While the goldfish themselves are certainly a sight to behold, what truly sets this museum apart is its attention to detail in creating visually stunning setups. Whether you're a goldfish enthusiast or simply appreciate beautiful aesthetics, this museum is sure to leave a...