What other travelers are saying about Sumida Aquarium
this is one of the best aquariums i have ever been to! it is small, but it is beautiful. all the tanks were full of the most wonderful creatures, i had the best time going through each section of the various exhibits. i loved all the different kinds of jellyfish they had. they also had these fun little sand eels that i have never seen before. the penguins are of course adorable as well. i would definitely recommend coming here if you are already at skytree!
It's quite small and expensive compared to other aquariums in Japan and even being an entirely indoor aquarium, it's missing a lot of animals you might expect like rays and tortoises.
However, it's very clean and modern. The exhibits are well-taken care of and there's a lot of seating. The combination of the lighting and ambient music really enhance the jellyfish section, it's quite something. There are many unusual animals you might not see in other aquariums, like the tiny eels.
Not worth going out of your way to see or putting it special on the itinerary, but if you're already in the area it could be fun checking it out.
I always liked to admire marine life, even though the fish and animals are in captivity.
The jellyfish are very relaxing to watch. My favorite, the penguins, were having fun around their enclosure. They swim like professionals and is impossible to take my eyes out off them. Their walk is very clumsy though.
Is also a great activity for the kids, if you have any😂
The entrance fee was 2500¥.
I highly recommend the Sumida Aquarium, located near the Tokyo Skytree. It offers beautiful views and a clean, well-designed layout that makes navigating the aquarium a breeze. While not the largest aquarium, it features a great variety of animals. It's a must-visit for lovers of jellyfish, penguins, and sea lions. A dessert shop inside allows you to enjoy treats while watching the fish and penguins, as there are convenient tables and chairs near their exhibits. I especially appreciated the ample seating available at nearly every exhibit, making it easy to relax and enjoy the underwater world.
I loved it! Cute penguins swimming around in a large pool, seals making noises indicating their seal of approval, and jellyfishes being lit up like an underwater light display.
Absolutely amazing for kids and adults alike, highly recommended!
