Kagoshima City Aquarium
4.3
(7.5k)This public aquarium focuses on marine life from the Kagoshima coast, including species found in the Kuroshio Current and Kagoshima Bay. It features five floors of exhibits, showcasing a variety of fish, jellyfish, seals, and dolphins. The aquarium also highlights brackish water and river life.
Address
3-1 Honkōshinmachi, Kagoshima, 892-0814, Japan
Website
Opening Hours
9:30 AM – 6:00 PM (Thu)
Phone
+81 99-226-2233
Worth it?
Worth it if you enjoy aquariums with a local feel and impressive large tanks
Skip if you're expecting a massive, tourist-heavy attraction like Osaka Kaiyukan
Location
3-1 Honkōshinmachi, Kagoshima, 892-0814, Japan
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Highlights
The Kuroshio Large Aquarium is a major draw, housing whale sharks, stingrays, and other large fish.
You can catch dolphin shows and also observe dolphins playing in an outdoor waterway, sometimes even interacting with divers.
From the third floor or the cafe on the second floor, you can get a nice view of the active volcano Sakurajima.
The aquarium features unique exhibits like the "Sea of Silence," a tank filled only with water, designed to encourage reflection on the marine environment.
Who it's for
Families with children will find plenty to enjoy, especially with the dolphin shows and interactive exhibits. It's also great for anyone interested in seeing a wide variety of marine animals in a well-organized setting.
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Know before you go
Paid parking is available between the aquarium and the ferry terminal.
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Reviews
4.3
Very good
5 ReviewsVisitors generally enjoy this aquarium for its diverse marine life, especially the whale sharks and dolphins, and the impressive Kuroshio Current Tank. Many highlight the opportunity to see dolphins in an outdoor waterway and the educational exhibits. The clean facilities, helpful staff, and beautiful views of Sakurajima are also frequently mentioned.
Fun facts
The aquarium opened on May 30, 1997, and its appearance is based on a stingray.
Kagoshima Aquarium was the first in Japan to successfully breed Chinese sturgeons in captivity.
The Japanese name "Io" means fish in the Kagoshima dialect.
