From Saturday, May 31, to Tuesday, September 30, 2025, the Kyoto Aquarium will host Jellyfish, Umbrellas, and Wind Chimes, a special limited-time event featuring about 170 handmade wind chimes shaped like jellyfish and traditional Kyoto-style umbrellas (kyo-wagasa) decorated with jellyfish artwork, showing the beauty and variety of these amazing sea creatures. 

The long-established kyo-wagasa maker HIYOSHIYA created and restored jellyfish themed traditional umbrellas for this event. Using traditional techniques and delicate ink painting, the umbrellas beautifully capture the graceful movement of jellyfish in water.

About Jellyfish, Umbrellas, and Wind Chimes

Following their warm reception last year, the Jellyfish Kyoto Umbrellas are back again this summer. These wagasa come in various sizes and feature hand-painted ink artwork depicting 18 different species of jellyfish kept at the Kyoto Aquarium. Each umbrella is carefully crafted by skilled artisans. The traditional umbrellas beautifully capture the gentle, drifting motion of jellyfish underwater, creating a dreamlike and captivating display.

In addition, the popular Jellyfish Wind Chimes, crafted by the glass art studio TAKU GLASS from Niigata Prefecture, will also be on display. Under the supervision of the aquarium’s jellyfish care team, each piece delicately expresses the unique features of real jellyfish such as their color, shape, and pattern.

Event Period: May 31 (Sat) - September 30 (Tue), 2025

Admission: Free (aquarium admission fee required)

Location: Kyoto Aquarium, 2nd Floor Terrace

Note: The exhibition may be changed or canceled without notice due to weather of facility conditions.

A Dreamlike Summer Night Illuminated

After 5:00 pm during the event period, the jellyfish-inspired wind chimes and Kyoto-style umbrellas displayed on the second-floor terrace will be lit up, creating a magical summer evening atmosphere for visitors to enjoy. 

Take a Photo with a Mini Kyoto-Style Umbrella!

This year, mini Kyoto-style umbrellas for photo shoots will be available for a limited period of time on the second-floor terrace after 4:00 pm on weekdays! Hold a jellyfish-themed mini umbrella and capture a memory shot with glowing wind chimes and kyo-wagasa. Don’t miss this unique photo opportunity during your visit!

(Available on weekdays after 4:00 pm - not available from Tuesday, August 12, till Friday, August 15, 2025).

After visiting Kyoto Aquarium, why not experience traditional craftsmanship at HIYOSHIYA’s workshop?

At HIYOSHIYA, a manufacturer of traditional Kyoto-style umbrellas (kyo-wagasa), you can try your hand at making mini umbrellas, create lighting pieces inspired by the structure of wagasa, and take a close-up tour of the workshop to see the artisans at work.

With a wide range of enjoyable activities for all ages - from young children to adults - everyone is welcome to join.

Experience the wonder of Kyoto Aquarium once more - now at your fingertips. Take home a lasting memory of your visit.

Click here to apply for a workshop tour or craft experience.