Miyajima Public Aquarium (Miyajimarin)
宮島水族館（みやじマリン）
A prefectural aquarium focused on Seto Inland Sea life. Finless porpoise, sea lion shows and an oyster farming exhibit make it great for families.
The Miyajima Public Aquarium, nicknamed Miyajimarin, reopened in 2011. It displays about 380 species and 13,000 marine animals, mainly from the Seto Inland Sea. Its star attraction is the finless porpoise, a species found only in the Seto Inland Sea. Other highlights include Asian small-clawed otters, penguins and sea lion shows held several times a day. An oyster raft exhibit explains how Hiroshima oysters are grown. Adult admission is about ¥1,420. The aquarium is west of Itsukushima Shrine, about a 10-minute walk away, and it is ideal for families with children or a rainy day.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00 (last entry 16:00)
Nearby sights
- Kiyomori Shrine
- Miyajima History and Folklore Museum
- Daigan-ji Temple
- Tahoto Pagoda
- Itsukushima Shrine Treasure Hall
- Daisho-in Temple
- Itsukushima Shrine
- Senjokaku & Five-storied Pagoda