Aquarium ・ Kumamoto

Sea Donut Aquarium海中水族館シードーナツ（天草パールガーデン）

An aquarium in Amakusa billed as the only floating aquarium in western Japan, known for dolphin encounters and evening openings. Five themed exhibit zones introduce aquatic life from around the world, and there are activities such as feeding at the touch pool.

Access
By car, about 1 hour 40 minutes from Kumamoto Airport.
Parking
270 spaces Source

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Basic Information

TypeAquarium
LocationKumamoto
JAZA MembershipNon-member
OpenedUnconfirmed
Official / Social

Highlights

  1. Dolphin Encounter Program

    A hands-on program where you can interact directly with dolphins. Source

  2. Touch Pool

    A pool where you can touch sea creatures. Source

  3. Red Sea Bream Feeding

    A corner where you can feed red sea bream. Source

  4. Night Aquarium

    Evening opening where you can observe the animals behaving differently from during the day. Source

  5. Shuttle Bus "Iru-chan-go"

    A shuttle bus available from the nearest station. Source

Access

By car, about 1 hour 40 minutes from Kumamoto Airport. By bus, about 35 minutes from JR Misumi Station by Kyushu Sanko bus, about 1 hour from Hondo, or about 1 hour 40 minutes from Kumamoto by Kyushu Sanko express bus. By ferry, about 20 minutes from Misumi Port (about 60 minutes from JR Kumamoto Station to Misumi Port). Source

Parking

270 spaces Source

Hours and Admission

HoursOpen every day. Summer (March 20–October 19): 9:00–18:00 (last entry 17:00). Winter (October 20–March 19): 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:00). Source
AdmissionAdults ¥1,600 (disability ¥1,200, groups ¥1,400); elementary and junior high students ¥900 (disability ¥700, groups ¥800); preschoolers (age 4 and over) ¥600 (disability ¥400, groups ¥500). Annual pass: adults ¥3,700, elementary and junior high students ¥2,200, preschoolers ¥1,200. Source

Hours and admission may change.Check the Official Site for the latest information.

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FAQ

How much is admission?
Adults ¥1,600; elementary and junior high students ¥900; preschoolers (age 4 and over) ¥600. Source
What are the hours?
Summer (March 20–October 19) 9:00–18:00; winter (October 20–March 19) 9:00–17:00; open every day. Source
How do I get there from the nearest station or by bus?
About 35 minutes by Kyushu Sanko bus from JR Misumi Station. From Kumamoto, about 1 hour 40 minutes by Kyushu Sanko express bus; from Misumi Port, about 20 minutes by ferry. Source
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Is there parking?
Yes, free parking (120 car-only spaces, 150 shared spaces, and 8 bus spaces). Source
Can I bring my pet?
Yes, if kept on a leash or in a carrier and under control at all times. Visitors who fail to follow the rules may be asked to leave. Source

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