Toba Aquarium
鳥羽水族館
One of Japan's aquariums with the most species, with about 1,200 kinds. Visitors can see Japan's only dugong and sea lion shows.
The Toba Aquarium opened in 1955 and keeps about 1,200 species of marine and freshwater animals, placing it among the most diverse aquariums in Japan. Its star attraction is Serena, the only dugong kept in Japan. Other animals include sea otters, Baikal seals, walruses and giant isopods. Sea lion shows and walrus walks are very popular. There is no fixed route through the aquarium. Instead, visitors explore freely through twelve themed zones, and at least 2 to 3 hours is recommended. Admission is about 2,800 yen. Opening hours are 9:00 to 17:00, extended in late July and August. Getting there: about a 10-minute walk from JR or Kintetsu Toba Station. Mikimoto Pearl Island is right next door.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Mikimoto Pearl Island
- Ise Sea Paradise
- Toba Sea-Folk Museum
- Meoto Iwa & Futami Okitama Shrine
- Kongosho-ji Temple & Ise-Shima Skyline
- Ise Ninja Kingdom
- Izawa-no-miya
- Osatsu Ishigami-san & Ama Hut