Hakkeijima Sea Paradise: Mystic Island

Come December, just about every entertainment hot spot in Japan sets up a unique illumination display to brighten up the longer nights, so it's only natural that Hakkeijima Sea Paradise puts on its own ocean-themed light display for visitors.

The aquarium will be particularly romantic this time of year as nearby buildings will be decked out in lights. In addition, there's a ‘light tunnel’ measuring 100 metres long as well as glowing installations featuring wales, dolphins, penguins and polar bears that can measure over eight metres high. Before you leave, why not hit the lounge for a drink where you can watch dolphins swim by in the arched aquarium?