Q1   When is the Park closed and the admission-free days are?

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All facilities at Ocean Expo Park will conduct maintenance checks on the first Wednesday and the following day (Thursday) of December every year, the Park will be closed during two days.
Please click here for admission-free days.

Q2   How do I get to the Park?

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Please check the Access Information page for details about maps and required time to the park.

Q3   Is parking subject to charges?

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All parking (8 parking areas) at the park are available for free.
* Please click here for details

Q4   Do you lend baby strollers and wheelchairs?

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We lend them at each entrance gate and information desk.
* Reservations are not acceptable; the service is based on a first come, first served.
* We will ask you to show your ID and fill out an application for rent.
* They can be returned to other rental places.
* Please click here for Barrier-Free information.

Q5   How much is the admission fee for persons with disabilities?

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Persons who are designated as physically or mentally disabled are eligible for free admission at the Aquarium, Oceanic Culture Museum and Tropical Dream Center.
Please show your certificate at the ticket counter. Escort (1 person only) is also admitted for free.
* Please click here for Barrier-Free information.

Q6   How long does it usually take to see each facility?

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Average viewing times are
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium: approx. 1 and half hour
Tropical Dream Center: approx.40 minutes
Oceanic Culture Museum: approx. 40 minutes
　※Oceanic Culture Museum Exhibit hall is currently closed.
Okichan Theater: approx. 20 minutes
It takes approximately half a day to see all facilities at the Park.

Q7   When is the beach opened for swimming?

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Visitors can swim at Emerald Beach from April 1 to Oct 31.
Swimming and using showers are available for free.
* Please click here for more details

Q8   Are there restaurants at the park?

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We offer 7 restaurants at the park.
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Shop name	Place
Restaurant Inoh	Aquarium 4F (aquarium entry not necessary)
Cafe Ocean Blue	Aquarium 1F (inside the Aquarium)
Central Gate Snack Stand	Central Gate
Cafe Tida	Park Information Center (Haisai Plaza)
Beach Snack Stand	Emerald Beach (open from April-to Oct)
Snack Stand Squall	Tropical Dream Center
Okichan Parlor	Near by Okichan Theater and Dolphin Lagoon

Q9   Is there any transportation at the park?

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We provide an Trolley service at the Park with 13 stops. It is convenient to getting around in the park. The bus runs each routes every 8 to 30 minutes overall in the park. The tour car fare is 200 yen for 1 day pass.
* Please click here for details

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