Complete Guide to Making Memories at DMM Kariyushi Aquarium: An Unforgettable Animal Encounter Experience for Parents and Children

What makes the “DMM Kariyushi Aquarium” special is the chance to feed Asian small-clawed otters, penguins, and sloths up close. It also offers a great lineup of interactive exhibits you won’t find elsewhere.
At the “Touch Plaza tetote,” you can meet Okinawa’s first micro pigs and enjoy feeding call ducks too.
Beyond that, you can take photos and interact with a wide variety of animals, from large dogs to a yellow anaconda.

At DMM Kariyushi Aquarium, displays are enhanced with light and sound. It’s easy to get swept up in the dreamlike world.
There are plenty of spots and areas unique to the aquarium. “Kurage Yonnaa” features a space of light and sound centered around a cylindrical tank. “Yanbaru Forest” recreates the feel of a subtropical rainforest with video and natural soundscapes.
With the charm of the animals and immersive staging coming together, you can enjoy an experience that’s truly DMM Kariyushi Aquarium.

On the 2nd floor, you can meet freshwater fish, amphibians, reptiles, and more that live in the same subtropical climate as Okinawa.
There is also an area inspired by the Yambaru Forest in Okinawa, so it really feels like Okinawa.
The counter where you can buy tickets for events like feeding experiences is located in front of the entrance gate, so be sure not to forget.

The 1st floor feels completely different from the 2nd floor. Here you can meet tropical fish, sharks, rays, and more from the waters around Okinawa. There are also areas where you can interact with animals that are rare to see at an aquarium.
The café and shop are on the 1st floor, so don’t miss them.

Newly opened in March 2025, “Interactive Plaza tetote” is an area where you can meet animals that are a rare sight for an aquarium.
You can enjoy feeding experiences and hands-on interaction here.
As you enter “Interactive Plaza tetote,” you’ll be greeted by 16 free-roaming micro pigs.
You can also interact with call ducks, loved for their small, round, white look.
Their smooth, sleek feathers feel great to the touch.

An area where many kinds of owls live, including snowy owls, great horned owls, and barn owls.
You can take photos and try feeding them (flash and extra lighting are not allowed anywhere in the building when taking photos). Watching them savor their food is well worth seeing.

This area is home to Asian small-clawed otters, doctor fish, and starfish.
You can enjoy feeding the otters. Their determined little hands reaching out to you and their soft touch are sure to move you.

In this area you can observe penguins’ many different behaviors, from swimming underwater to walking on land.
Approx 15 Humboldt penguins live here. Seeing them gather during feeding time is irresistibly cute.

This area is home to easygoing land animals like Linnaeus’s two-toed sloths and African spurred tortoises.
From November 1, 2025, yellow anacondas, ball pythons, and Asian water monitors will also join them.
You can enjoy photo sessions and feeding experiences with the animals that live in Niibuya’s Zoo.
You can enjoy a feeding experience with water monitors; hold a yellow anaconda for a commemorative photo; and on weekends and holidays, experience holding a ball python and taking photos with an iguana.

This massive tank is home to about 30 species of marine life from the waters around Okinawa.
graceful movements of rays and zebra sharks swimming solo, as well as the mesmerizing sight of schools of Indian mackerels swimming together.

A glass-floor area set on the 2F level above the Uchina Grand Aquarium.
You’ll feel as if you’re walking over the ocean.

On the side of the Uchina Grand Aquarium, near the “Kurage Yonnā” area, there’s a section with submarine-style round windows. Peeking through them is another fun way to enjoy the view.

This area is themed around “a beautiful green forest spreading across the seafloor.”
Column tanks displaying moon jellyfish, spotted jellyfish, Japanese sea nettles, and more slowly shift in color to relaxing music.

A shallow-water area filled with color, where the production changes to match the real time of day.
Experience Okinawa’s ever-changing skies, from clear blue weather to sudden thunderstorms.

The most popular items on the menu are the mousse cakes featuring adorable otter and penguin motifs.
They’re so cute you might hesitate to take the first bite.

Next in popularity after the mousse cakes is the “Pork & Egg Dog” a bun filled with pork luncheon meat and egg.
It’s a new kind of gourmet snack made with curry-flavored bread.

This non-alcoholic cocktail is inspired by the café’s signature colors.
Its refreshing taste and uplifting look are a big part of the appeal.

A plush penguin toy wearing a Kariyushi shirt (Okinawan-style floral shirt).
Its soft, squishy texture and round, chubby form make it irresistibly cute.

A collection of plush toys with soft, fluffy fur and gentle facial expressions that bring comfort.
They can sit upright on a shelf, making them great for display as interior décor as well.

A traditional Okinawan sweet made with the finest domestic ingredients and carefully baked by artisans.
Its vivid packaging, inspired by the DMM Kariyushi Aquarium, won the Gold Prize at the 26th National Confectionery Exposition in Japan.

Original cookies shaped like “Petata,” a character inspired by the popular Humboldt penguins at the aquarium.
They come in a set of five flavors: mango, purple sweet potato, brown sugar, vanilla, and chocolate chip.

Make sure to check out the original character goods and souvenirs featuring Humboldt penguins, sloths, and other popular animals from DMM Kariyushi Aquarium.
Pick up keychains, clear files, snacks, and more with these cute characters as a fun memento of your visit.

A resort complex on Senagajima, a 1.8 km round island connected to Naha Airport by a sea road.
It is packed with places to eat, from Okinawan favorites like Okinawa soba and taco rice to popular Tokyo restaurants and casual takeout spots.
There are also accessory shops selling rings and pearls, plus relaxation salons where you can unwind while gazing at the sea. In total, there are Approx 45 shops.

Chura SUN Beach is part of Toyosaki Seaside Park, Approx a 15-minute drive from Naha Airport toward Itoman City.
It is the closest swimming beach to the airport and is also popular for watching planes take off and land, as well as sunsets over the horizon.
Beyond a beautiful row of palm trees spreads a 700 m long man-made beach, one of the largest in Okinawa.

Okinawa’s first outlet mall, located close to the beach at Toyosaki Seaside Park.
Approx 100 popular brands gather here, including luxury labels (some making their Japan debut), casual fashion, sports, outdoor goods, and accessories. You can pick up stock items and discontinued products at prices far below retail.

A resort-style café Approx a 6-minute walk from DMM Kariyushi Aquarium.
The terrace seats offer sweeping ocean views so you can soak up a laid-back resort mood.
Inside, the luxurious interior makes it a great choice for a date.
Hearty loco moco plates and a wide variety of burgers are especially popular.
There are also homemade desserts by the chef and ladies’ favorites like BENI, a hibiscus drink made with flowers from Okinawa and Miyakojima.

Approx a 10-minute walk from DMM Kariyushi Aquarium. This Okinawan vegetable buffet restaurant sits right by Okinawa Outlet Mall Ashibinaa.
You can enjoy a wide variety of dishes centered on Okinawan cuisine, made with over 80 different ingredients. There is also a good selection of desserts and drinks.
You can take your time over your meal, and there is a kids’ course with dishes children love, making it easy to visit as a family.

An Okinawa soba specialty restaurant Approx a 5-minute drive from DMM Kariyushi Aquarium.
The simple menu features four types of Okinawa soba, plus jūshī (seasoned rice) and handmade inari sushi.
Try the sanmainiku soba topped with seasoned pork belly, the soki soba with generous bone-in pork ribs, or the tebichi soba with melt-in-your-mouth stewed pig’s feet.
There are counter seats, tables, traditional tatami seating, and kids’ chairs, so families with children can dine with peace of mind.

Located on Senagajima, the closest island to Naha Airport, the hotel offers smooth access to the airport, the Umikaji Terrace commercial complex on the island, and nearby outlet malls.
On the top floor there is an infinity pool and an outdoor hot spring spa with sweeping views of the runway and the blue ocean, where you can watch planes taking off and landing.
All guest rooms have ocean views. The white wood-inspired interiors are modeled after a beach house by the sea, creating a full-on resort feel.

Approx a 10-minute walk from DMM Kariyushi Aquarium. This hotel is in a convenient location with easy access to the outlet mall and Toyosaki Seaside Park.
There are twin and triple rooms that work well for families, and some rooms offer ocean views.
You can relax in the large public bath with an open-air bath and mist sauna, or in the outdoor pool.
Another highlight is the restaurant, which serves creative Japanese dishes made with local vegetables and fish.

A hotel on Senagajima, the closest remote island to Naha Airport. It is Approx 15 minutes away via the sea road and offers a resort-like setting surrounded by the ocean on all sides.
Room types include “Airport View,” overlooking Naha Airport, and “Ocean View,” with uninterrupted sea views. Each comes in three different grades.
Options range from rooms with open-air baths to compact double rooms, so you can choose the one that suits your style.