Zoos and Aquariums

Cute, cuddly and cool.

Western Tokyo has Hello Kitty Land and the city's biggest zoo.

Japan's white pelicans have a home at this lakeside gem.

Get the lowdown on Kyoto's waterways.

See the wonders of the deep,deep blue sea.

Make sure you’re wearing waterproof slickers!

Action-packed or alpacas? The choice is yours.

It’s not a theme park, but then again, maybe it should be. We can’t think of another place where you could pack more into one day in the area.

Discover the aquatic life of Tokyo’s more-than 200 Islands. Yup, you heard that right!

Must-see: A 2,200-ton bluefin tuna tank.

Up close and personal with all walks of marine life at one of the world’s biggest aquariums.