Visiting Tokyo Sea Life Park

Free entrance to aquarium in Edogawa during Golden Week

Cathy Cawood Jun 27, 2015 - 1 min read

<p>At least I could get close and personal with one fish</p>

<p>Part of the long, long, long queue with Tokyo Disneyland in the background</p>

<p>The queue approaching the glass dome which is the entrance to the aquarium building</p>

<p>A tuna swims powerfully back and forth in his tank</p>

<p>If you don't dive, an aquarium is a wonderful way to see the mysterious underwater world</p>

<p>Spiny lobster also known as crayfish</p>

<p>I was impressed with the building and landscaping</p>

<p>Shallow infinity pools around the aquarium lead the eye toward the ocean</p>

<p>Carp streamers for Children's Day were fluttering in the sea breeze</p>

Twice a year, at Golden Week and on Tokyo Day (october 31st) Tokyo Sea Life has free entrance. However, my advice is "Don't do it!" It was of course extremely crowded, and I couldn't even get near many of the aquarium windows. It is an impressive aquarium, and it would be much better to pay the entrance fee on a day when it is less crowded, and see it properly.

Cathy Cawood @cathy.cawood

I came to Japan in 2003 to teach English. I lived in Shiga prefecture for 1 year, and it still holds a special place in my heart. I lived in Kyoto for 9 years, then moved to Machida, Tokyo in 2014 after meeting my Japanese partner. I love to take photos, and my Japan in Pictures Facebook page ha...