The Kyoto Aquarium is the pinnacle of aquatic education and entertainment in Kyoto. This modern aquarium has nine zones, hosting a variety of animals like dolphins, penguins, seals, and sharks. Plus, discover marine species that can only be found in the prefecture's bodies of water and see an elusive Japanese giant salamander, one of Japan's most protected animals. The exhibits within this two-storey aquarium are brimming with all types of aquatic life for you to discover.