In a nutshell

If you think an aquarium is just a tank with fish in it, you couldn't be more wrong! At the Churaumi Aquarium, whale sharks and giant rays will make you feel like a goldfish in a sea of giants. Then, shop like a real VIP at the Aeon Mall Okinawa Rycom, and take home not only accessories, clothing and souvenirs, but also a little piece of Okinawa's soul.

Main stops

Churaumi aquarium
Shopping at the Aeon Mall Okinawa Rycom

The programme

At the Churaumi Aquarium, with its 740+ sea creatures and 77 tanks, get ready for a full immersion in the heart of the ocean, where whale sharks and giant rays will make you feel like a little fish amongst the giants of the sea (and you'll love it!). Don't miss the "Black Stream", the 8.2 meter high tank that will make you feel like you're part of an undersea documentary: with its vaulted ceiling, it'll seem as if you're walking through an underwater tunnel, surrounded by enormous sharks and rays swooping right past you. And if you think that little visitors have already had all the fun there is to be had, just you wait: the dolphin show is so exciting that it'll get your heart beating faster too!

But that’s not all. After exploring the depths of the ocean, we'll move onto the Aeon Mall Okinawa Rycom, the shopping center that'll make your head spin! Here, among the stylish stores and incredible restaurants, you'll find everything you could possibly dream of (including things you didn't even know you wanted!) And before leaving, snap a few photos with the majestic Shiisaa, the guardian statues, and take home a little of Okinawa's magic.

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