Art Aquarium Ginza & Other Unique Tokyo Museums
Want to see something a little different while in Tokyo? Art Aquarium Ginza and these two other attractions may just fit the bill.
By Jay Andrew Allen
A friend of mine was in town from Australia and asked what I’d recommend checking out. Along with a list of other interesting locales, I said, “You should give Art Aquarium Ginza a look.”
“Is it nice?” he asked. “No idea, I’ve never been — but it looks cool.”
It took several months after he left but I finally got around to checking it out myself. Here’s what to expect from a visit to Art Aquarium Museum Ginza, why it’s worth your time, and two other unique and offbeat museums you may not otherwise consider.
Art Aquarium Ginza: A unique twist on a favorite Japanese pastime
Being an island nation, it’s no surprise that aquariums are a popular attraction in Japan. But it’s a little surprising just how popular they are. The country is home to more aquariums per capita than any other on Earth. The first, in Ueno Zoo, first opened during the Meiji Era in 1882.
