What are the opening hours of Garden Eel Mask Making (Sumida Aquarium)?

11:00–16:00; Oct 18 (Sun): 10:00–17:00; Oct 24 (Sat): 10:00–17:00; Oct 25 (Sun): 10:00–17:00; Oct 31 (Sat): 10:00–17:00; Nov 1 (Sun): 10:00–17:00; Nov 3 (Tue, holiday): 10:00–17:00; Nov 7 (Sat): 10:00–17:00; Nov 8 (Sun): 10:00–17:00; Nov 14 (Sat): 10:00–17:00; Nov 15 (Sun): 10:00–17:00 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.

How much does Garden Eel Mask Making (Sumida Aquarium) cost?

Free to join (aquarium admission required)

Where is Garden Eel Mask Making (Sumida Aquarium) and what is the nearest station?

It is held at Sumida Aquarium 5F Aqua Academy. The nearest station is Oshiage (Skytree) Sta..

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Garden Eel Mask Making (Sumida Aquarium)

Name: Garden Eel Mask Making (Sumida Aquarium)
Start: 2026-10-01T11:00:00+09:00
End: 2026-11-16T16:00:00+09:00
Location: Sumida Aquarium 5F Aqua Academy

Japanese title: チンアナゴお面づくり（すみだ水族館「※チンアナゴではありま展」）

Sumida Aquarium 5F Aqua Academy (Oshiage (Skytree) Sta.)

Pick one of three eel masks and color it in. Weekdays 11:00–16:00 (last entry 15:30), weekends and holidays 10:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30). Some days, such as Nov 13, close early for private bookings.

Dates: Oct 1 (Thu) – Nov 16 (Mon)
Time: 11:00–16:00; Oct 18 (Sun): 10:00–17:00; Oct 24 (Sat): 10:00–17:00; Oct 25 (Sun): 10:00–17:00; Oct 31 (Sat): 10:00–17:00; Nov 1 (Sun): 10:00–17:00; Nov 3 (Tue, holiday): 10:00–17:00; Nov 7 (Sat): 10:00–17:00; Nov 8 (Sun): 10:00–17:00; Nov 14 (Sat): 10:00–17:00; Nov 15 (Sun): 10:00–17:00
Price: Free to join (aquarium admission required)
Venue: Sumida Aquarium 5F Aqua Academy
Nearest station: Oshiage (Skytree) Sta.

Check closed days and last admission on the official page before you go.

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About this event

A workshop within Sumida Aquarium's "※Not a Garden Eel Exhibition," held for "Garden Eel Day" on November 11. The exhibition introduces the splendid garden eel and the white-spotted garden eel, which are often mistaken for spotted garden eels, side by side. Here you choose one of 3 masks and color it in, checking the differences in patterns against the real eels in the tank.

Highlights

Choose a spotted garden eel, splendid garden eel or white-spotted garden eel mask and color it
Life-size silhouettes of the 3 species and a tank to compare them in the 6F coral reef area
A stamp rally around the aquarium and a quiz gallery on 6F
Feeding time with commentary and a true-or-false quiz on weekends, holidays and other days
Exhibition-limited menu items such as splendid garden eel soft-serve at the 5F cafe

Good for: People who love garden eels and their relatives, and anyone who wants to do crafts while watching living creatures

Good to know

No reservations; just go to the 5F Aqua Academy during opening hours to join
From 11/7 to 11/11, each visitor gets an original mask (while supplies last)
On 11/13 and some other days, the aquarium closes early for private events
Feeding time may be cancelled or changed depending on the animals' condition

Summarized from the official page and press materials.

Distance from major stations

From Oshiage (Skytree): 0.2 km, about 4 min on foot
From Keisei-Hikifune: 1.1 km, about 17 min on foot
From Asakusa: 1.2 km, about 20 min on foot
From Kinshicho: 1.5 km, about 24 min on foot

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

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FAQ

What is Garden Eel Mask Making (Sumida Aquarium)?: A workshop within Sumida Aquarium's "※Not a Garden Eel Exhibition," held for "Garden Eel Day" on November 11. The exhibition introduces the splendid garden eel and the white-spotted garden eel, which are often mistaken for spotted garden eels, side by side. Here you choose one of 3 masks and color it in, checking the differences in patterns against the real eels in the tank.
When is Garden Eel Mask Making (Sumida Aquarium)?: Oct 1 (Thu) – Nov 16 (Mon)
What are the opening hours of Garden Eel Mask Making (Sumida Aquarium)?: 11:00–16:00; Oct 18 (Sun): 10:00–17:00; Oct 24 (Sat): 10:00–17:00; Oct 25 (Sun): 10:00–17:00; Oct 31 (Sat): 10:00–17:00; Nov 1 (Sun): 10:00–17:00; Nov 3 (Tue, holiday): 10:00–17:00; Nov 7 (Sat): 10:00–17:00; Nov 8 (Sun): 10:00–17:00; Nov 14 (Sat): 10:00–17:00; Nov 15 (Sun): 10:00–17:00 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.
How much does Garden Eel Mask Making (Sumida Aquarium) cost?: Free to join (aquarium admission required)
Where is Garden Eel Mask Making (Sumida Aquarium) and what is the nearest station?: It is held at Sumida Aquarium 5F Aqua Academy. The nearest station is Oshiage (Skytree) Sta..

Checked against the official page on October 27, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.

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