Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise
横浜・八景島シーパラダイス
An aquarium and amusement park on an artificial island, with four themed aquariums and a sea-side roller coaster. It is Yokohama's most popular family destination.
Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is on an artificial island in the Kanazawa ward in the south of Yokohama. It consists of the large Aqua Museum, Dolphin Fantasy, where you can get close to dolphins and belugas, Marine Friends and other aquariums, along with rides. The sea-side roller coaster and the 107-metre Blue Fall drop tower are the most thrilling. Entry to the island is free. The aquarium pass costs about ¥3,500, and a full-day pass including rides costs about ¥5,500 to ¥6,000. From central Yokohama, take the Keikyu line to Kanazawa-Hakkei Station, change to the Seaside Line, and get off at Hakkeijima Station. The journey takes about 50 minutes.
Opening hours
About 10:00 am–5:00 pm (varies by season)
Nearby sights
- Sankeien Garden
- Yamate Catholic Church (Sacred Heart Cathedral)
- Yamate Bluff Western Houses
- Harbor View Park
- Motomachi Shopping Street
- Yokohama Kanteibyo
- Yokohama Chinatown
- Yokohama Stadium