Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise

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Welcome to Yokohama Hakkejima Sea Paradise, Japan's largest aquarium and complex leisure facility featuring numerous attractions, restaurants, shops, and hotels. This facility is home to 120,000 creatures of 700 species that visitors can not only observe but also enjoy interacting with in various hands-on experiences! Walking through the tunnel inside Aqua Museum's large tank gives you the feeling of being in the ocean—an experience you can only have here, at Japan's largest aquarium, Yokohama Hakkejima Sea Paradise! At the Live Stadium, visitors will be amazed by performances featuring the natural ability and charm of marine creatures such as dolphins. Come encounter our dolphins in the dreamlike space of Dolphin Fantasy! You can get up close and personal with sea creatures at the Touch Lagoon. At Umi Farm, you can try your hand at fishing and even dine-in on your catch! After enjoying your under the sea encounters, head to Pleasure Land, where you'll find a variety of attractions for the whole family to enjoy. Go for a spin on Japan's only surf-coaster, the Leviathan, which runs its rails over the sea itself! Or, dare to ascend to a height of 80 meters in the Sea Paradise Tower and take in a 360-degree panoramic view. On a clear day, you can see as far as Mount Fuji! Challenge the giant 3D maze, Dekai, that runs 6-stories high and 13 meters tall. Can you escape the various tricks and traps? Take a tour around the island on the Paradise Cruise II while enjoying the sea breeze. With Yokohama Hakkejima Sea Paradise's impressive restaurant line up, you're certain to find both light and full dining options to suit your hunger level. At Seafood & Grill YAKIYA, you can enjoy 90 minutes of all-you-can-eat seafood and meat barbecue. Dolphin, a waffle and craft beer shop, sells waffles that you can easily eat while touring around, as well as original Sea Paradise drinks. Their cute white dolphin popcorn buckets are very popular! At dusk, cheer for the night performance “LIGHTIA ~Seven-Colored Miracle~,” which combines the dolphins' perfectly synchronized performance with projection mapping. *LIGHTIA ~Seven-Colored Miracle~ is held only on Saturdays, and holidays. Whether it's daytime or nighttime, Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is packed with thrilling spots and exciting attractions. Seasonal events are held year-round, so be sure to check the event calendar. No matter when you visit, Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is sure to be an unforgettable adventure.

Travel tip

Visitors do not have to pay an entrance fee for the island and are free to dine at the area’s restaurants, peruse its shops, and stroll through the grounds. However, tickets are required for the aquariums and amusement parks.