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Ogasawara

The Ogasawara Islands, a World Natural Heritage Site, are represented here

Ogasawara

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"Ogasawara" area

This area consists of the Ogasawara Sea Life, Aqua scope, and Ogasawara Base. You can experience the Ogasawara , a World Natural Heritage Site located about 1,000 km south of central Tokyo, up close.
We provide comprehensive information about Ogasawara , from the island's unique animals , human activities, and the natural environment, from the sea to the land!

Ogasawara Sea Life

Tokyo's only World Natural Heritage Site
The beautiful underwater world of the Ogasawara

This impressive large aquarium is filled with 450 fish of 45 different species, representing the ocean of the Ogasawara.
Another feature is the deep, crystal clear "Bonin Blue" color of the aquarium, which was recreated with the cooperation of Ogasawara Village.
While in the heart of the city, you can see the underwater world of the Ogasawara, located approximately 1,000 km away.

Aqua scope

There are a row of small round windows on the back of the Ogasawara Sea Life. Looking into the tank through the windows makes you feel as if you are diving into the ocean.

Aqua scope. A small underwater world created by a small window at the back of the Ogasawara Sea Life.
Aqua scope behind the Ogasawara Sea Life .

The more you know, the closer you get to Ogasawara Base, the information dissemination center

This cove-shaped area is home to green sea turtles and animals that live in the oceans and rivers of the Ogasawara . There are also exhibits that allow you to get up close and personal with the natural environment and people living on the islands, 1,000 km from central Tokyo.
Why not spend some time relaxing in a space surrounded by many aquariums and let your thoughts wander to Ogasawara?

Ogasawara Base . A base for disseminating information on the animals , natural environment, and industrial tourism of the Ogasawara .
You can also encounter baby green sea turtles.

Ogasawara Islands
Living animals

The Ogasawara have never been connected to the continent, and their rich oceans are a breathtaking Bonin blue. The Ogasawara Islands are home to many animals that can only be encountered there. Keep an eye out for these animals that are commonplace in Ogasawara , but that you won't encounter in the city!

A baby Ogasawara turtle born in the Ogasawara Islands.
The Freshwater goby is an endemic species that lives in the rivers of the Ogasawara . Photographed in an aquarium at Sumida Aquarium.
A sand tiger shark in the Ogasawara Sea Life. In Japan, it only lives in the waters near the Ogasawara.

AQTION that will remain in the future!

Collaboration with Ogasawara Village to promote the World Natural Heritage site in Tokyo

Sumida Aquarium has been interacting with Ogasawara Village since it first opened in 2012. For example, we exhibit animals from the Ogasawara , cooperate in green sea turtle conservation, hold beach cleanups, and create upcycled products using marine debris (*).

Available for a limited time only. There may be periods when it is not available.

Beach cleanup on Chichijima.
The acrylic goods are one-of-a-kind, retaining the color of the materials collected during beach cleanups.
Green sea turtle conservation activities are also carried out.

Would you like to visit the Ogasawara?

The Ogasawara Islands are a collective name for over 30 islands scattered across the Pacific Ocean, approximately 1,000 km south of central Tokyo. These oceanic islands have never been connected to the continent, and are home to many endemic and rare species, forming a unique island ecosystem. This recognition led to the islands being registered as a World Heritage Site in 2011, making them a treasure trove of precious and irreplaceable nature.

A 24-hour boat ride from central Tokyo takes you to Futami Bay on Ogasawara Islands, where the port is located.
Mt. Chibusayama on Ogasawara is a treasure trove of endemic plants of the Ogasawara Islands, including the special natural monument, the Japanese white-eye.
Ginny Beach is a beautiful white sand beach located at the southwestern tip of Chichijima.
The Ogasawara are a paradise for snails, with many endemic species.
The "tree of Ogasawara Village" is the Octopus tree. It looks like an octopus spreading its legs.

You can meet in this area
Living animals

Ogasawara Sea Life : Grey nurse shark / Spotted ray / Scarlet scorpionfish / Striped jack / Striped snapper / Sawtooth snapper / Southern barracuda / Red spotted scorpionfish / False moray eel / Giant moray eel / Six-spotted damselfish / Spotted grouper / Red spotted grouper, etc.
Ogasawara Base : Green sea turtle / Freshwater goby/ Ogasawara black crab / maiden snail / golden snail, etc.