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- Echizen Matsushima Aquarium
Echizen Matsushima Aquarium
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An interactive aquarium overlooking the Sea of Japan. Enjoy a day of fun with dolphin shows, penguin walks, a corner to touch sharks and rays, and even a saltwater splash pool. Perfect for a family trip.
Located on the coast near Tojinbo in Fukui Prefecture, Echizen Matsushima Aquarium not only exhibits approximately 350 species, but also offers the opportunity to see, touch, and learn. It's always bustling with attractions, such as dolphin shows, seal and otter feedings, and penguin walks, all scheduled at different times.
Though it's not a large aquarium, the feeding and touching experiences are popular with young children, making it a recommended aquarium for families with children.
Even more popular are the "Coral Sea" tank, with its transparent floor, where you can look up, and the "Interaction Center" where you can touch sharks and rays. In summer, you can observe marine life from the floor in a saltwater splash pool, making it a popular spot for families with children.
The aquarium also has an observation restaurant and a shop.
Though it's not a large aquarium, the feeding and touching experiences are popular with young children, making it a recommended aquarium for families with children.
Even more popular are the "Coral Sea" tank, with its transparent floor, where you can look up, and the "Interaction Center" where you can touch sharks and rays. In summer, you can observe marine life from the floor in a saltwater splash pool, making it a popular spot for families with children.
The aquarium also has an observation restaurant and a shop.
[Admission Fee]
Adults: ¥2,200 / Elementary & Junior High School Students: ¥1,200 / Ages 3 and up: ¥600 / Under 3: Free
Night Admission (after 5:00 PM): Discounted (e.g., Adults ¥1,760)
Additional time-based discounts available starting 1 hour before closing.
[Hours]
Regular: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (varies by season)
Summer: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (until 8:00 PM on certain days during Golden Week & summer)
[Closed]
Open year-round (may close temporarily or shorten hours in severe weather)
[Parking]
Free (450 spaces)
During peak periods, additional temporary parking and free shuttle service available
Adults: ¥2,200 / Elementary & Junior High School Students: ¥1,200 / Ages 3 and up: ¥600 / Under 3: Free
Night Admission (after 5:00 PM): Discounted (e.g., Adults ¥1,760)
Additional time-based discounts available starting 1 hour before closing.
[Hours]
Regular: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (varies by season)
Summer: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (until 8:00 PM on certain days during Golden Week & summer)
[Closed]
Open year-round (may close temporarily or shorten hours in severe weather)
[Parking]
Free (450 spaces)
During peak periods, additional temporary parking and free shuttle service available
- Category
- 福井嶺北|Theme-park|水族館
- Adress
- ⧉ 福井県坂井市三国町崎74−2−3 [View Map]
- Official Website
- ⧉ https://www.echizen-aquarium.com/
- TEL
- ⧉ 0776-81-2700 (from overseas: +81-776-81-2700)
(Info may be outdated. Check official site or call for updates.)
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