Shimonoseki Aquarium Kaikyokan
しものせき水族館 海響館
An aquarium famous for displaying more fugu species than anywhere else in the world, along with a blue whale skeleton and a penguin village.
Kaikyokan Aquarium sits on Karato Seaside. It features a tidal current tank for the Kanmon Strait and a fugu exhibit with one of the world's largest collections of fugu species, showing a wide range of shapes. The Penguin Village houses Humboldt penguins, emperor penguins, and other species. The aquarium also has dolphin and sea lion shows and a life-size blue whale skeleton. It is good for families and fun on rainy days. Adult admission is about 2,000 yen. Walk about 3 minutes from Karato Market.
Opening hours
09:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Karato Market
- Sino-Japanese Peace Treaty Memorial Hall
- Akama Shrine
- Kaikyo Yume Tower
- Mekari Shrine
- Mojikō Retro
- Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel
- Ganryujima Island