Activities
A Day at Toba Aquarium
Cathy CawoodToba Aquarium is the only place you can see dugong in Japan. It has the greatest number of different species of any aquarium in..
Toba Aquarium
Toba Aquarium in Mie Prefecture houses twelve aquatic zones with over 25,000 creatures spanning 1,000 species. On the 1.5-kilometer long pathways, guests can discover the wonders of rare marine animals that are in danger of becoming extinct.
Some spectacular exhibits include a finless porpoise, the birth of a second-generation sea otter for the first time in Japan, and dugong or manatee breeding. The aquarium also features a sea lion show, penguins, and special exhibitions.
By visiting Toba Aquarium, visitors can behold these spectacular creatures and contribute to the preservation and breeding programs of the aquarium. Toba Aquarium has received over 55 million visitors since its construction in 1955, making it one of the most visited aquariums in Japan.
Overview
Address
3 Chome-3-6 Toba, Mie 517-8517 (Map) (Directions)Hours
9:00 - 17:00 Open NowOpening Hours
Monday
9:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
9:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
9:00 - 17:00
Thursday
9:00 - 17:00
Friday
9:00 - 17:00
Saturday
9:00 - 17:00
Sunday
9:00 - 17:00
Holidays
9:00 - 17:00
Phone Number
0599-25-2555Website
Features animals
See our policy on animal welfare
General Amenities
- Paid parking
- Information Counter
- Coin lockers
Payment Method
- Credit cards accepted
- Pay by cash
- Electronic money accepted
Language support
- English
- Korean
- Thai
Access
A 10-minute walk from JR Toba Station.
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