What a peaceful, fun, and engaging experience! Every exhibit is wonderfully laid out and you feel the direction of flow without being rushed or pushed to the next area. The free-wandering animal room was exciting since animals COULD come up to you, but they rarely do so it's still safe. Plenty of employees are around to remind patrons of the rules, and also answer questions if you have them. Definitely recommend if you're in the Osaka area.
Very few foreign tourist here. It is not large aquarium but species is very wide both seaworld and landworld. Very interesting in walking through each zone and gain knowledge of each animals from info card that attached on each glass. This place is very good for kids and family to enjoy time together.
I was choosing between this and Osaka Aquarium and glad I went with NIFREL. It’s an interesting aquazoo concept. Every section is beautifully designed and the species displayed are very unique too. My family had fun here. Set aside at least 2 hours to fully enjoy it.
We spent about an hour and a half at NIFREL and it was totally worth it. Super clean and nicely designed. There are some small activities you can try too. The place is a bit small but still a really fun and unique spot to go.
It is a very suitable place for families or small children. There is a fish tank, cute animals, and you can play with them.
The surrounding area has restaurants, a park and a Ferris wheel. Anyone looking for a place to relax on vacation, I recommend this place. 👍🏻🐠🐡✨🪼
NIFREL aquarium in Osaka Suita is open daily from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (last entry 7:00 PM). Adult tickets cost 2,200 yen, children (7-15) 1,100 yen, and kids (3-6) 650 yen. Located in EXPOCITY mall near Osaka Monorail Banpaku-kinen-koen Station.
Take JR or subway to Senri-Chuo Station, then transfer to Osaka Monorail to Banpaku-kinen-koen Station (2 minutes). NIFREL is located inside EXPOCITY mall, just 2 minutes walk from the station. Total journey time is approximately 30-40 minutes from central Osaka.
NIFREL features over 2,000 marine animals including penguins, sea lions, rays, tropical fish, and jellyfish. Unique exhibits include the Wonder Moments projection art, interactive touch pools, and the famous white tiger display. The aquarium combines traditional marine life with innovative digital art experiences.
A typical NIFREL visit takes 2-3 hours to see all exhibits and attractions. Best times to visit are weekday mornings to avoid crowds. Peak times are weekends, holidays, and summer vacation periods. Consider combining your visit with shopping at EXPOCITY mall and nearby Osaka attractions.
NIFREL offers a more intimate, artistic aquarium experience with interactive exhibits and digital art, while Kaiyukan is larger with massive tanks. NIFREL is perfect for families with young children and those interested in innovative museum design. Both Osaka aquariums offer unique experiences worth visiting.
