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Sunshine Aquarium

IkebukuroIndoor & outdoorAdvance tickets recommended
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Overview

Overview

An urban aquarium on the roof of the World Import Mart Building in Ikebukuro's Sunshine City. Themed as an oasis in the sky, it consists of indoor exhibits on two floors and the outdoor Marine Garden. It's within walking distance of Ikebukuro and Higashi-Ikebukuro stations, making it easy to drop by between other Tokyo sightseeing.

Address
Rooftop, World Import Mart Building, Sunshine City, 3-1 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-8630
Closed
Closed a few days a year (November 12, 2026; January 14, 2027)
Time needed
About 1 hour (no time limit)
Official website
https://sunshinecity.jp/aquarium/
Official website (English) ↗
Highlights

Highlights

The biggest highlight is the Sky Penguin exhibit in the outdoor Marine Garden: look up at African penguins swimming in an open tank about 12 m wide, and they seem to be flying through the sky. Also popular are the Sunshine Aqua Ring, where you look up at sea lions in a donut-shaped tank overhead, and the Sky Path with great white pelicans. Indoors, you can observe creatures of the sea, rivers, and lakes in Journey to the Ocean on 1F of the main building and Journey to the Waterside on 2F.

Hours

Opening hours

Autumn & winter, weekdays10:00–18:00

Last entry 30 minutes before closing

Autumn & winter, weekends & holidays9:30–18:00

Last entry 30 minutes before closing

Spring & summer, weekdays10:00–19:00

Last entry 30 minutes before closing

Spring & summer, weekends & holidays9:30–20:00

Last entry 30 minutes before closing. Hours are subject to change

Hours vary by day and season. Check the official website before you go.

Tickets

Prices & tickets

Adults (high school and older)Variable (¥2,600–¥3,200)

Tax included. Four tiers (A–D dates) depending on the day of entry

Children (elementary & junior high)¥1,300

Tax included

Young children (age 4+)¥800

Tax included. No ticket needed for age 3 and under

Disability discountHalf the regular price

Show a disability certificate or similar (Mirairo ID also accepted)

Prices include tax and may change. Check the official website before buying.

🎫 How to buy tickets
  • →Web tickets are sold on asoview! from 2 months ahead (credit card only). They're timed-entry, and on weekdays you can enter without queuing to buy
  • →Advance timed reservations are recommended for weekends, holidays, and specific dates. Entry may be restricted when crowded
  • →If entering with an advance ticket, a discount, or cash, getting a web numbered ticket is recommended on busy days
  • →Unused web tickets can be canceled free until 20:59 on the day of entry
  • →New annual pass sales have ended. For repeat visitors, there's the Aquarium Club membership plan
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Tips

Tips for travelers

  • ✓During feeding times at Sky Penguin (around 10:30–11:30 and 15:15–16:15), fewer penguins are in the tank
  • ✓On weekends and holidays, securing a time slot with an asoview! web ticket is the safe bet
  • ✓From Higashi-Ikebukuro Station, an underground passage takes you to Sunshine City without getting wet in the rain
  • ✓Easy to combine with the Sunshine 60 Observatory and shopping in Sunshine City
Access

Getting there

Nearest station
  • Higashi-Ikebukuro Station (Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line)About 3 min walk via underground passageExits 6 and 7
  • Ikebukuro Station (JR, Tokyo Metro, Seibu Line, Tobu Line)About 8 min walkExit 35 (East Exit)
  • Higashi-Ikebukuro-yonchome Stop (Toden Arakawa Line)About 4 min walk
From major stations & airports
  • Shinjuku: Train to Ikebukuro (About 5 min)
  • Shibuya: Train to Ikebukuro (About 11 min)
  • Haneda Airport: Train (About 41 min)
  • Narita Airport: Train (About 48 min)
IC cards
Transit IC cards are accepted for payments at the aquarium (per the official FAQ)
Getting back
  • Limousine buses and other highway buses depart from the Ikebukuro Sunshine Bus Terminal inside Sunshine City
  • To reach the aquarium, take the Aquarium Elevator on 1F of the World Import Mart Building up to the rooftop (10F)
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Crowds

Crowds & best time to go

Busy
Weekends, holidays, and specific dates (entry may be restricted)
Time needed
About 1 hour (no time limit)
Weather

Weather & what to wear

Spring

Spring and summer hours are longer, 9:30–20:00 on weekends and holidays.

Summer

Spring and summer hours are 10:00–19:00 on weekdays and 9:30–20:00 on weekends and holidays.

Autumn

Autumn and winter hours are 10:00–18:00 on weekdays and 9:30–18:00 on weekends and holidays. Closed November 12, 2026.

Winter

Closes at 18:00 under autumn and winter hours. Closed January 14, 2027.

☂ Rainy days
1F and 2F of the main building are indoor exhibits. The Marine Garden (Sky Penguin, etc.) is an outdoor rooftop area
Heat
Take heat precautions in the outdoor Marine Garden. The indoor exhibits can be viewed inside
Cold
The rooftop Marine Garden is outdoors, so dress warmly
What to wear & bring
Everyday clothes are fine. Tripods are not allowed
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Rules

Rules & what you can bring

  • !No re-entry
  • !Outside food and drink are not allowed (drinks in water bottles and PET bottles are OK)
  • !No flash photography, photography with strong lights, or tripods
  • !No pets (guide dogs, service dogs, and hearing dogs allowed)
Facilities

Facilities & services

Lockers & luggage
Coin lockers at the aquarium entrance (use before entering)
Payment
Credit cards, transit IC cards, and code payments such as PayPay and d Barai. Web tickets are credit card only
Strollers & wheelchairs
Strollers are allowed inside, but the aisles are narrow, so using the stroller parking at the main building entrance is recommended. No rental at the aquarium; strollers are rented at ALPA in Sunshine City. Wheelchairs are loaned at the Sunshine City information desk
Accessibility
Almost the entire aquarium is wheelchair-accessible. Priority elevator between the two floors. 2 priority restrooms (the one near the exit has ostomate facilities); nursing room on 2F of the main building (with hot water for formula). Assistance dogs welcome
Language support
English pages on the official website
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Hours, prices and access are based on official and other primary sources. They may change, so check the official website before you go.

Last checked: 2026-10-01

PRKlookSunshine Aquarium Admission TicketAdmission ticket bookable up to 2 months ahead. Plans with a souvenir are also available. No need to reserve a numbered ticket on the official website; non-cancellable after bookingView