＜Shimane Prefectural Shimane Marine Museum Aquas＞A Soothing Encounter with Ocean Creatures｜Hamada,Ota,GotsuFor recommended sightseeing and leisure spots inTabiiro

A Soothing Encounter with Ocean Creatures

Located within Iwami Seaside Park, overlooking the vast Sea of Japan, Shimane Marine Museum Aquas features approximately 400 species and 10,000 sea creatures. Highlights include the "Bubble Ring of Happiness ®" performed by beluga whales - said to bring good fortune - the "Penguin Pavilion" with around 60 penguins viewed up close, and a 1,000-ton tank where sharks and rays swim gracefully. Other attractions include entertaining performances by sea lions and seals. The museum invites visitors to explore the mystical world of marine life at a relaxed, strolling pace.

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Beluga Performance Pool

A pool where you can see a variety of performances by the only beluga whale kept in captivity in western Japan. Don't miss the "Happiness Bubble Ring (R)," which is made with bubbles that blow out of your mouth, and the "Happiness Magic Magic Ring," which blows out a large ring from a fumarole.

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Up-Close Views of Flying Penguins

Seen from below, penguins appear to soar through the sky as they swim overhead. A small viewing window offers a unique underwater perspective. In the newly renovated indoor pool, simulated snowfall creates a more natural environment, allowing for even more vivid observations of their behaviour.

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Reopened in March 2022

Renovated under the theme “Aquas Illuminated by Light”, this newly reopened space features a captivating fusion of marine life and projection mapping. Among the highlights is the striking collaboration between beluga whales and immersive visual effects.

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Immersed in Scenic Surroundings The Largest Aquarium in the Chugoku-Shikoku Region

This interactive aquarium offers close encounters with a wide variety of marine creatures. Be sure to check the schedule for performances by featured animals to make the most of the visit with family, friends, or other loved ones.

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Beluga Performance Pool

A pool where you can see a variety of performances by the only beluga whale kept in captivity in western Japan. Don't miss the "Happiness Bubble Ring (R)," which is made with bubbles that blow out of your mouth, and the "Happiness Magic Magic Ring," which blows out a large ring from a fumarole.
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Up-Close Views of Flying Penguins

Seen from below, penguins appear to soar through the sky as they swim overhead. A small viewing window offers a unique underwater perspective. In the newly renovated indoor pool, simulated snowfall creates a more natural environment, allowing for even more vivid observations of their behaviour.
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In March 2022 Reopened

Renovated under the theme “Aquas Illuminated by Light”, this newly reopened space features a captivating fusion of marine life and projection mapping. Among the highlights is the striking collaboration between beluga whales and immersive visual effects.
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A Welcome Space for Young Guests

This charming kids’ room is decorated with illustrations of sea creatures and equipped with a slide and dome-shaped play structures where children are free to play. A photo-worthy space for capturing special memories, it is located next to a fully equipped nursing room, providing peace of mind for families with young children.
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Aquas Land with Exciting Outdoor Athletics

A vast park with athletic play equipment adjacent to the aquarium. The large slide, which is about 60 meters long and has a drop of 16 meters, is a great activity for both children and adults alike. Barrier-free design allows the whole family to enjoy the whole day together.
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Shimane Prefectural Shimane Marine Museum Aquas

Address

1117-2 kushiro Town, Hamada City, Shimane

Access

[Car] From Sanyo: 6 minutes from Hamada Higashi IC on San'in Expressway Gotsu Road; From Matsue: 5 minutes from Gotsu Nishi IC on Sanin Expressway Gotsu Road; From Hagi/Tsuwano: Take National Route 9 towards Matsue/Izumo, 10 minutes towards Matsue after passing through Hamada Bypass; [Train] 10-minute walk along Aquas Road from Namiko Station on the JR Sanin Main Line

Official Website

https://aquas.or.jp/

TEL

+81-855-28-3900

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Business hours

9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (Last admission 1 hour before closing) *9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. from 7/20 to 8/31

Regular Holiday

Tuesdays (the next day if Tuesday is a holiday) *Open during Golden Week, July 20th to August 31st, winter break, and spring break

Fee

Individuals/Adults: 1,550 yen, Elementary/Middle School/High School Students: 500 yen, Groups (20 or more paying visitors)/Adults: 1,250 yen, Elementary/Middle School/High School Students: 400 yen, Aquas Fan Club (Annual Passport)/Adults: 4,150 yen, Elementary, junior high and high school students: 1,400 yen, Educational use/chaperoning teachers: Free, Elementary, junior high and high school students: 400 yen, Physically disabled persons/Adults: 770 yen, Elementary, junior high and high school students: 250 yen

Parking

2,000 spaces