Underwater Observatory

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This observatory is located approximately a 20-minute drive from Susami-minami Interchange. It is situated inside Kushimoto Underwater Park, and there is a free shuttle bus that runs from the JR Kushimoto Station. As the name suggests, visitors can use the observatory to look underwater from above ground. The coastal area of Kushimoto is known as the world's northernmost coral colony registered in the Ramsar Convention. In addition to the table corals, there are also around 270 species of fish, including schools of Largescale Blackfish, which can be observed here. Depending on the temperature of the water, anywhere from 20 to 70 species of fish can be seen at a time. The facility is open all year round, and business hours are extended during long holidays.

Spot details

Address: Wakayama Higashimuro-gun Kushimotocho Arida 1157 Kushimoto Underwater Park Map
Area: Kushimoto / Koza / Susami Area
Phone: 0735621122
Hours: 9:00-16:30(Latest entry16:00)
※Subject to change depending on the time
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee (same as Wednesday Aquarium)]
[General] 2,000 yen
[Elementary/Junior High School Students] 1,000 yen
[Child (3 years old and over)] 400 yen
Parking Lot: Available(200spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Kushimoto Marine Park - Must go underwater

Reviewed : 2018.02.25

Dont just visit the aquarium. The giant turtles at the aquarium are a sight to behold but your visit is incomplete if you dont venture out, step onto the bridge, entered the Tower and go...
interesting evrytime

Reviewed : 2018.01.25

I take my kids here every year (for the last 11 years). We enjoy it and find interesting things every single time. Specially interesting is the underwater observatory tower which you descend to see...
Cool underwater

Reviewed : 2016.08.01

Large tower so observation space is fairly large. Even though there were a few people inside, it did not feel cramped at all.The fishes through the windows were not as plentiful as those on the...