＜átoa＞A theatrical aquarium that you can feel with all five senses｜Kobe,ArimaFor recommended sightseeing and leisure spots inTabiiro

A theatrical aquarium that you can feel with all five senses

"átoa," located about 3 minutes by car from the Kyobashi IC on the Hanshin Expressway, is a new type of urban aquarium that combines an aquarium and art. The zone, where a fantastic and original space spreads out, is equipped with symbolic aquariums shaped like the theme, including a glass-bottomed aquarium that makes you feel as if you are walking on water, and a spherical aquarium, among which there are mainly fish, reptiles, A variety of animals such as birds and mammals live there. Small-clawed otters and Humboldt penguins that swim gracefully in the water are popular with both children and adults. You can enjoy encounters with living creatures that make you feel as if you are stepping into a scene from a movie or stage play.

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"Giant Tortoise Feeding Experience" Limited to 10 People Per Day

A "Giant Tortoise Feeding Experience" where you can feed the four Aldabra giant tortoises that live in the facility their favorite mustard greens and lettuce. You can even touch the turtles' shells while feeding them, and after feeding them, you can take a walk around the "ELEMENTS" floor on the second floor, so you can see them up close.

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"Corridor of Exploration" Where You Can See the Penguin's Butt

As you walk through the "Corridor of Exploration," you will see a penguin's butt sticking out, and there is a unique exhibit where you can smell the penguin's butt while looking at it. It seems that there are many people who are interested but a little reluctant, but since it is a rare exhibit, why not take the plunge and experience it?

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Relax at the Garden Cafe Stand

átoa on the 4th floor of the facility is an outdoor garden cafe stand with a beautiful view of Kobe. There are many menu items that will make you want to take photos, such as "Otter Holding Potato" and "MIYABI Soft Drinks." It's a relaxing place where you can take a breather while enjoying the view.

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Art and living things coexist Enjoy a mysterious world

Creatures live in the facility's caves, a forest of spirits, and aquariums shaped like space. The artistic world feels like stepping into a movie or stage play scene.

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"Miracle Planet"PLANETS

"Miraculous Planet" is centered around a spherical aquarium, one of the largest in Japan, and is surrounded by a veil of light woven by mist and lasers in all directions 360 degrees. It's a mysterious space that makes you feel like you're in the deep ocean or a universe filled with countless stars.
"Between harmony and light"MIYABI

"Wa to Toma no Ma", where you can feel the spirit of the Japanese aesthetic "Wabi-Sabi", is a traditional and fantastical Japanese space with vivid seasonal scenery. Creatures originating from Japan gracefully dance and swim beneath your feet, allowing you to enjoy an elegant moment immersed in the scenery of flowers, birds, wind, and moon.
"Chamber of Quest"FOYER

The "Question Room" is a library-like space where you can explore the knowledge and beauty of the world of water. Approximately 2,500 books, living specimens, videos, and more will stimulate your intellectual curiosity. The capybara in the beautiful aquarium and the colorful fish will soothe you.
"Sky Garden"SKYSHORE

In the "Sorabe no Niwa," an open square of water and greenery that can be enjoyed under the sea breeze and sunlight, small-clawed otters and capybaras live, and zookeepers provide feeding and commentary every day. Feel the breathing of living creatures in the beautiful scenery of Kobe Port.
Relax with meals and breaksNext generation food hall

On the 1st floor, there is TOOTH TOOTH MART FOOD HALL & NIGHT FES, which seats approximately 400 people, and you can enjoy your meal while looking at the huge aquarium. On the 4th floor there is átoa with a view of Kobe.

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Address

7-2 Shinminato Town, Chuo Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo

Access

[Car] About 3 minutes from Hanshin Expressway No. 3 Kobe Line Kyobashi IC [Train] Approximately 17 minutes walk from Sannomiya Station on the JR Kobe Line [Bus] Approximately 2 minutes walk from Shinki Bus "Shinkocho" stop

Official Website

https://atoa-kobe.jp/

TEL

+81-78-771-9393Please inform the staff that you found us through "Tabiiro".

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Business hours

10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. (Last Admission: 6:30 P.M.)

Regular Holiday

Open every day *May be closed due to maintenance

Fee

Adults (junior high school students and older) / 2,600 yen, Children (elementary school students) / 1,500 yen, Infants (3 years old and older) / 500 yen *Prices may change depending on the season, please refer to the website for details.

Parking

None *Coin parking available nearby