Spring Vacation Trip Osaka, Japan: Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan (海遊館)

Osaka is home to quite a large aquarium called Kaiyukan. It is easily accessible from the subway via Osakako station. The layout of the aquarium has you start from the top and work your way down the levels. The permanent exhibit is quite large and hosts a variety of sea creatures. There are themed areas as you work your way through the exhibit and at the end there is a hands-on area where you can touch some fish. Below are some photos from my visit. I won't spoil the whole thing for you :)

The exterior of the aquarium

This is how thick the glass is in the main aquarium

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan (海遊館)

Website: http://www.kaiyukan.com/language/eng/

Hours: 10:00AM-8:00PM *Last admission one hour before closing, admission hours can vary depending on seasons/holidays
Admission: Adults are 2300 Yen each (Discounts can be found for tourists usually)
Getting there: Subway Osakako Station
What to bring/wear: Good walking shoes, a camera/camcorder if you want to take pictures.
Map: http://goo.gl/maps/p2z7A