Barrier-Free

Exemption of Admission Fee

Free Admission

Persons who are designated as physically or mentally disabled are eligible for free admission. Please show your certificate at the ticket counter. Escort (1 person only) is also admitted for free.

Barrier-free Accessibility inside the Aquarium

Barrier-free at the Aquarium

Wheelchair users can access to the Aquarium by elevator from 1F to 3/4F, as well as move along most of the main routes in the Park.
Restaurant “Inoh” is converted to large-sized tables that can easily accommodate wheelchairs, thus taking meals enjoyable.
Main passageways in the Tropical Dream Center and Oceanic Culture Museum can be accessed by wheelchair as well.

Free Wheelchair Rental Service

We have 10 electric wheelchairs for use free of charge at the information desk at the Aquarium entrance. Please ask our staff at information desk if you'd like to use one.

Priority Restroom for the Disabled

The main areas of the Aquarium are equipped with barrier-free toilets, it marked with the following sign: Please see the Barrier Free Map for the Aquarium for the locations of the restrooms.
* We provide restrooms for disabled visitors in all facilities in Ocean Expo Park.

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Churaumi Column

Churaumi Mobile Aquarium

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium has a “Churaumi Mobile Aquarium” for people unable to go the ocean or the Aquarium, possible to see and touch marine life that live in the Okinawan Seas.
The mobile aquarium is perfect as a learning resource for welfare institutions and special-needs schools.

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Barrier-free Information at Ocean Expo Park

We are working on barrier-free facilities so that every visitor will be able to enjoy their time here at the park.

Parking Space for the Disabled

There are a total of 20 parking spaces designated for the disabled in four parking areas at Ocean Expo Park.

Free Wheelchair Rental Service

We provide wheelchair rentals free of charge at each gate of Ocean Expo Park (Bise Gate, North Gate, Central Gate and South Gate), the General Information Desk (Haisai Plaza), and at the Information Desk of each facility.
Please see the Ocean Expo Park Official Site for more details about the free wheelchair rental service.

Notes:

1. We do not accept reservations. Rentals are strictly on a first-come first-serve basis.
2. Please show your ID and fill out an application form.

Transportation at the Park by Tour Car

Visitors can ride the tour car free of charge (with your companion (1 person only)) when they show your certification of the disability as physically or mentally disabled. We also operate a tour bus equipped with lift and step access (200 yen a day for general visitors).
Please see the Ocean Expo Park Official Site for the tour car's routes and schedule of operation.

Patrol Car Service

We provide an escort service at the Aquarium for visitors who not feel well or wheelchair users. Please notify security, park information or electric tour car staff.

Notes:

1. We may have to put you on waiting list in some cases because we have only one Patrol Car.

Vehicle entering -accessible nearby Aquarium

Normally, Ocean Expo Park prohibits vehicles from dropping patrons off at facilities, but for disabled visitors and visitors who have difficulty walking an exception is made that allows for them to be dropped off at the curb of the aquarium entrance.

• For groups: we allow vehicles to drop off patrons at the aquarium entrance.
• For individuals: Our staff provides escort vehicles from the parking area and to the aquarium.

Notes:

1. We may have to put you on waiting list in some cases because we have only one Patrol Car.
2. This is available only for person who have difficulties walking.
3. Prior notification is required (a week in advance).

Barrier-free Restrooms at the Park

Barrier-free toilets are located in all facilities the Park. You will see the sign for these facilities. Please see the Ocean Expo Park Official Site for the locations of restrooms in the park.

Barrier-free Map of the Aquarium

 

*Please note that there are reading mistake.

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