ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM GINZA, located inside Ginza Mitsukoshi, is once again holding its Instagram photo contest to mark Summer Art Aquarium 2026: A Japanese Summer Journey with Goldfish, running from June 26 (Fri) through September 30 (Wed), 2026. This year's theme, Goldfish Appreciation, invites entrants to fall even more in love with goldfish, with photos judged across four categories: Miracle Goldfish Shot, Japanese Summer, Portrait, and Fun Shot.
Visitors are encouraged to find a favorite goldfish, take in its graceful movements up close, and enjoy watching each individual gesture until it starts to feel endearing. Some goldfish drift closer, curious about a hand or shadow; others shyly hide or simply stare back. Capturing that "moment eyes meet," or an expression the fish seems to reveal only to you, makes for a great entry.
This summer, the exhibition spaces themselves double as photo spots. The Goldfish Folding Screen Room, built around traditional Japanese beauty, and the Goldfish Corridor, where hundreds of glass wind chimes sway coolly overhead, bring goldfish and Japanese culture together into striking works of art — each a chance to frame the scene in your own way.
The contest draws a large number of entries every year. From all submissions, 30 winning photos will be selected and awarded prizes.
Instagram Photo Contest: "Goldfish Appreciation"
Categories: Miracle Goldfish Shot / Japanese Summer / Portrait / Fun Shot
How to Enter:
- Follow the museum's official Instagram account, @artaquarium_museum_official.
- Post a photo tagged with both hashtags, #アートアクアリウム and #aa2026summer. Adding a title to the photo when posting is encouraged.
Entry Period: July 6 (Mon) – September 30 (Wed), 2026
Judging: Winners will be contacted by direct message from the museum's official account.
- Grand Prize (one per category): ¥5,000 Amazon Gift Card — 4 winners total
- Excellence Award (one per category): ¥3,000 Amazon Gift Card — 4 winners total
- Special Award (shared across all categories): ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM admission ticket — 22 winners
Eligibility:
- Anyone with an Instagram account may enter, regardless of where they live. However, prizes can only be shipped within Japan.
- Only accounts set to "Public" are eligible; entries from private accounts will not be judged.
- Minors must have the consent of a parent or other legal guardian before entering.
Please read the full contest terms carefully before entering: https://artaquarium.jp/news/detail/202601017631/
Submitted photos may be reposted on the official account or introduced on the official website, whether or not they win, without prior individual notice (images may be resized or otherwise edited before use).
A note on fake accounts: winner notifications for this contest are sent only by direct message from the official account, @artaquarium_museum_official. The museum will never ask entrants to register credit card information.
Summer Art Aquarium 2026: A Japanese Summer Journey with Goldfish
Running from June 26, 2026, Summer Art Aquarium 2026: A Japanese Summer Journey with Goldfish debuts the Goldfish Folding Screen Room for the first time, alongside the first Ginza appearance of Cho-Oiran -Yui-. An exhibition of traditional Edo Kiriko cut glass is also featured, and hundreds of wind chimes — a hallmark of the Japanese summer — decorate the Goldfish Corridor.
Overview
Period: June 26 (Fri) – September 30 (Wed), 2026
Venue: Ginza Mitsukoshi New Building 8F (entrance on 9F), 4-6-16 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Admission:
- General: Web ticket ¥2,500 / same-day ticket ¥2,700
- Student (junior high, high school, university, or vocational school): Web ticket ¥2,200
- Elementary school age and younger: up to 2 children admitted free per paying general or student ticket holder
Official website: https://artaquarium.jp/
Facility Information
Facility Name: ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM GINZA
Admission Fee:
- Web Ticket (official website): ¥2,500 — https://ticket.artaquarium.jp/
- Same-Day Ticket: ¥2,700 (sold on Ginza Mitsukoshi New Building 9F)
Location: Ginza Mitsukoshi New Building 8F (entrance on 9F), 4-6-16 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Access:
- Direct connection to Ginza Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza, Marunouchi, and Hibiya lines)
- 5-minute walk from Ginza-itchome Station (Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line, Exit 9)
- 2-minute walk from Higashi-Ginza Station (Toei Asakusa Line / Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line) via underground passage toward Ginza Station
- 9-minute walk from Yurakucho Station (JR, Central Exit / Ginza Exit)
Hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (last admission at 6:00 PM; subject to change)
Closed: Follows Ginza Mitsukoshi's closing schedule (may also close irregularly for maintenance; check the official website for details)
Official Website: http://artaquarium.jp/
Official SNS:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artaquarium_museum_official/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@artaquarium_tm_official
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artaquariumofficial
- X: https://twitter.com/artaquarium_jp
Important Notes: Strollers and pets are not permitted inside. Coin lockers are not available.
Organizer: Kiranah Resort Co., Ltd.
Planning & Production: Amuseum Parks Co., Ltd.
Operations: Amuseum Parks Co., Ltd.
Cooperation: Mitsukoshi Isetan Ltd., Ginza Mitsukoshi
