Kyoto Aquarium, Kyoto

Name: Kyoto Aquarium
Address: 35-1 Kankijicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 600-8835, Japan
Telephone: +81 75-354-3130

#208 among attractions in Kyoto

Museum, Aquarium, Zoo, Park

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Facts and practical information

The Kyoto Aquarium is an aquarium in Umekoji Park in Shimogyo -ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture.

Alternative names: Elevation: 82 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 34°59'15"N, 135°44'53"E

Address

35-1 Kankijicho, Shimogyo-kuKyoto 600-8835 Japan

Contact

+81 75-354-3130

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Day trips

Kyoto Aquarium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tō-ji, Kyoto Railway Museum, Shosei-en Garden, Kyoto Tower.

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Famed Buddhist temple with a tall pagoda
Tō-ji, Kyoto
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~1830 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum
Kyoto Railway Museum, Kyoto
9 min walk • The Kyoto Railway Museum is a testament to Japan's rich railway history and a must-visit for train enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Opened in April 2016, this comprehensive museum is situated in the heart of Kyoto, a city renowned for its blend of traditional...
0.8 miE
Park, Garden, Temple
Shosei-en Garden, Kyoto
22 min walk • Shosei-en Garden is a serene oasis nestled in the heart of Kyoto, Japan, offering a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. This historical garden, also known as Kikoku-tei, is a designated cultural asset and has been a cherished part of Kyoto's cultural heritage...
0.6 miE
Observation deck with touch-screen guide
Kyoto Tower, Kyoto
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0.6 miNE
Buddhist temple with whimsical fountains
Higashi Hongan-ji, Kyoto
16 min walk • Higashi Hongan-ji, or, ″the Eastern Monastery of the Original Vow″, is one of two dominant sub-sects of Shin Buddhism in Japan and abroad, the other being Nishi Honganji.
0.4 miNE
Temple
Hongan-ji, Kyoto
10 min walk • Hongan-ji, also archaically romanized as Hongwanji, is the collective name of the largest school of Jōdo Shinshū Buddhism. 'Hongan-ji' may also refer to any one of several actual temple buildings associated with the sect.
0.4 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Ryūkoku Museum, Kyoto
11 min walk • The Ryūkoku Museum is a museum of Buddhist art and history in Kyōto, Japan. Conceived as part of the 370th anniversary celebrations of the foundation of what is now Ryūkoku University, it opened facing Nishi Hongan-ji in 2011.
1.4 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Æon Mall Kyoto Gojō, Kyoto
35 min walk • AEON MALL Kyōto-Gojō, formerly known as Diamond City Hana, is a large shopping center and is part of the Japanese Æon Group chain of shopping centers. Æon Mall Kyoto Gojō houses a wide selection of popular retail stores, an Æon department store, numerous restaurants, fast food shops, and a large game center.
~1750 ftNE
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Nishi Hongan-ji, Kyoto
9 min walk • Nishi Hongan-ji is a Jōdo Shinshū Buddhist temple in the Shimogyō ward of Kyoto, Japan. It serves as the head temple of the sub-sect Honganji-ha.
1.1 miE
Sacred and religious sites
Taimatsuden Inari Shrine, Kyoto
28 min walk • Taimatsuden Inari Shrine is an Inari shrine in Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan.
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Bridge
Shichijo Bridge, Kyoto
28 min walk • Shichijo Bridge is a bridge in Kyoto, Japan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Kyoto Aquarium open?

Kyoto Aquarium is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Kyoto Aquarium?

Nearby attractions include Rokusonnō Shrine, Kyoto (7 min walk), Nishi Hongan-ji, Kyoto (9 min walk), Kyoto Railway Museum, Kyoto (9 min walk), Hongan-ji, Kyoto (10 min walk).

How to get to Kyoto Aquarium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kyoto Aquarium:

Bus

七条大宮・京都水族館前 • Lines: 2 (4 min walk)
梅小路公園・Jr梅小路京都西駅前 • Lines: 2 (7 min walk)

Train

Umekoji-Kyotonishi (8 min walk)
Kintetsu Kyoto (13 min walk)

Metro

Kyōto • Lines: K (18 min walk)
Gojō • Lines: K (22 min walk)

Light rail

Shijō - ōmiya • Lines: A (28 min walk)
Sai • Lines: A (35 min walk)

Tram

Sai • Lines: A (35 min walk)