Echizen Matsushima Aquarium
越前松島水族館
A seaside aquarium next to Tojinbo, where you can stand on a glass floor and watch fish swim beneath you. Great for families.
Echizen Matsushima Aquarium sits on the coast of Mikuni, Sakai City, and is home to about 10,000 creatures. Its highlights include the 'Floating on the Sea' experience, where you walk on transparent acrylic panels above the water, dolphin shows, and interactive areas where you can touch fish and feed penguins. The aquarium has also displayed a giant squid specimen. Admission is about 1,800 yen (check the official website for current prices). Hours are 9:00 to 17:00.
Getting there: Take a bus about 40 minutes from Awara Onsen Station, or about 5 minutes by bus from Tojinbo. It pairs well with Tojinbo and Oshima Island for a family day trip.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00 (extended in summer)
Nearby sights
- Tojinbo Cliffs
- Oshima Island
- Shibamasa World
- Mikuni-minato Old Town
- Awara Onsen
- Maruoka Castle
- Yōkōkan Garden
- Fukui Castle Ruins