Kagoshima City Aquarium is an aquarium located in Kagoshima City, Japan. It opened in 1997 and is home to a variety of marine life, including fish, turtles, and sea mammals.
Some of the highlights of the aquarium include a large tank that features the Kuroshio Current, which is a warm ocean current that flows along the east coast of Japan. This tank houses a variety of marine life that is native to the Kuroshio Current, such as tuna, mackerel, and sharks.
Another popular exhibit is the dolphin show, where visitors can watch dolphins perform various tricks and stunts. The aquarium also has a touch pool where visitors can touch and learn about various marine animals, such as starfish and sea urchins.
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The entrance of Kagoshima City Aquarium
Right after you go up the escalator, you will find the largest tank in the aquarium. And the fish in this tank might just be the highlight of the aquarium.
Yes, Whale Shark lives in this tank!! Whale sharks are hard to see nowadays, but surprisingly we were able to see them at this aquarium. It is a must-see.
The display board of Kagoshima nature
White and black grouper fishes
This eel has a leopard pattern printed on the skin!
Do you know that caterpillars can live in the water? No, but it is a sea urchin!
Red Scorpion Fish
Jellyfish
Arapaima gigas fish can be up to 200kg so it was considered as a giant fish in the Amazon River, in Brazil.
A lot of dolphins are playing around so just say hi to them if you see them!
There is a dolphin show available in this aquarium so don’t miss it when you visit here!
Souvenir shop in the aquarium
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Information
Address: 3-1 Honkoshinmachi, Kagoshima, 892-0814, Japan
Contact: +81 99 226 2233
Website: https://ioworld.jp/english
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday 9.30am to 6pm
Ticket: 1,500 yen (Adult) | 750 yen (Student) | 350 yen (Child)
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