Shimonoseki Marine Science Museum “Kaikyokan”
The Shimonoseki Marine Science Museum, affectionately known as “Kaikyokan,” is an aquarium in the Karato district of Shimonoseki City which opened in 2001. The Museum is famous for its collection of over 100 species of Fugu (Pufferfish) from all over the world and for its exhibit of a complete skeleton of a Blue Whale. Must-sees include the “Humboldt Penguin Special Conservation Area,” where visitors can observe a recreation of the habitat of the Humboldt Penguin, which lives in areas with a warm climate, and performances featuring dolphins and sea-lions.
Spot details
- Address
- Yamaguchi Prefecture Shimonoseki City Ikaport 6-1 Map
- Area
- Shimonoseki Area
- Phone
- 0832281100
- Hours
- 9:30-17:30(Latest entry17:00)
- Closed
- open everyday
- Fees
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[Admission fee]
[High School Students and above] 2,090 yen
[Elementary and Junior High School Students] 940 yen
[Child (3 years old and above)] 410 yen - Parking Lot
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Not available
※Nearby Charge parking lotAvailable - Credit Card
- Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, Diners Club)
- Smoking
- Not available
- Wi-Fi
- Available
- English Menu
- Available
- Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day
- Yes
- Average budget
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[Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
[Night] 1,001-3,000yen - Estimated stay time
- 60-120 minutes
- Wheelchair accessible
- Available
- Infant friendly
- Available
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
Itineraries about this spot
Review
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- Very interesting puffer fish exhibit.
- Shimonoseki is famous for puffer fish. But I cant remember seeing so many species of puffer fish in an aquarium. In general, an enjoyable visit.
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- If you the Puffer fish fan, this is a good place to visit
- The aquarium itself is not so big as the Osaka one but it has a collection of more than 100 types of puffer fish (Fuku:in Japanese). There is also a small area for sea show but you its only one...
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- Real and happy times
- I recommend that you should visit and enjoy this Aquarium.1.Sight view2.Biological ocean lab.3.Family and freind amusement4.Experts and Amateurs needs5.Fulfill your questions
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