Sunshine Aquarium, Public aquarium in Toshima City, Japan
Sunshine Aquarium is a public aquarium located on the top floors and rooftop of the World Import Mart building in Sunshine City, Tokyo. It houses around 80 tanks with 37,000 fish representing 750 species, including a coral reef exhibit and an outdoor marine garden.
Sunshine Aquarium opened in October 1978 and was originally known as Sunshine International Aquarium. It closed for a full renovation in September 2010 and reopened on August 4, 2011, with new exhibits added in later years.
The rooftop Marine Garden offers a rare chance to see penguins seeming to fly above the city, a sight that has become a local favorite. The jellyfish area, Kurage Kuukan, invites quiet observation with its dim lighting and slow-moving creatures.
The aquarium is spread over two floors and a rooftop area, so allow enough time to explore all sections. It can get crowded on weekends and holidays, and advance reservations are often required.
The aquarium once housed sea otters for 30 years, but the exhibit ended in 2016 after the last otter died. A 4.8-meter oarfish specimen is displayed near the annual pass counter.
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