Osaka Kaiyukan reopens for the first time in 3 months Reservation is also required with restrictions New Corona June 1 22:36

The Kaiyukan in Minato-ku, Osaka, which had been closed due to the effect of the new coronavirus, resumed operations from the 1st.

Kaiyukan was closed from March 2, but it resumed business on the first day after an interval of about three months.

When reopening, reservations were made for up to 50 people every 15 minutes, and thermography was used to check body temperature at the entrance.

Also, in front of the aquarium, there is a sign that encourages people to leave a space of about 2m.

Visitors were happily looking at whale sharks swimming elegantly and penguins approaching near the aquarium while keeping a distance from each other.

A woman in her 60's who handmade whale shark flips said, “I bought an annual passport in January, but I could not come because I was scared, so I came to want to get it back. It is a large aquarium that Osaka boasts and a sea creature. Is beautiful and soothing. "

A mother in her 30s with a 1-year-old girl said, “I was looking forward to going to the kids when they like fish again. I've been at home so far and I haven't had any inspiration, so I really appreciate it.” It was.

Mr. Jun Kayashima of Kaiyukan said, “I was thinking about how to get a tour with peace of mind, so I felt thankful that the customer would come in with a smile. While I was still restricted, I went there. I want it. "