Churaumi Aquarium and Emerald Beach

From the Kuroshio Sea to the Coral Reef

Bonson Lam Mar 04, 2013 - 1 min read

Even the puffer like fish are larger than life at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium and Theme Park

The Central Atrium of the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium and Theme Park is almost Aztec in appearance

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium and Theme Park is set in a tropical resort like setting

Get Close and Personal to the Giant Tortoise in the outdoor pool at Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium and Theme Park

Elegant Sharks coexist with schools of fish at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium and Theme Park

Giant Whale Sharks coexist with schools of fish at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium and Theme Park

If you miss diving with the Manta Rays at Iriomote Island in Spring come to Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

Don't mess around with the blue Lobster at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium and Theme Park

Take an afternoon nap to the sound of the waves at nearby Emerald Beach

Tropical Plants dot the grounds of the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium with its geometric and almost Aztec looking restaurant and shopping complex

Okinawa’s Churaumi Aquarium is like a marine theme park, beach resort, and aquarium, all in one place. Situated north of Naha city, you can relax under the swaying trees and listen to the sound of sea breezes and lapping waves. For lunch, the Inoh restaurant serves a variety of Okinawan, Italian, and tropical curry meals, suitable for families in a buffet or a la carte style, from around ¥1500.

Nearby are the Oceanic Culture Museum and Emerald Beach, both hidden gems for body, mind and soul.

It is approximately 3 hours from Naha Airport or City by Highway Bus 111 with a transfer at Nago Bus Terminal on routes 65, 66, or 70 to Commemorative Park. Otherwise hire a scooter, convertible or car for the scenic trip north.

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Bonson Lam @bonson.lam

I knew my future was destined to be with Japan the moment I flew from Sydney to experience the atmospheric laneways of Kyoto last century. I am humbled to have met many distinguished people during this time, especially the national living treasures of Japan, such as the doll maker to the Imperia...