Aquarium ・ Gifu

Gifu World Fresh Water Aquarium世界淡水魚園水族館 アクア・トト ぎふ

An aquarium focused on Japanese freshwater fish that recreates the ecosystems of the Kiso Three Rivers (Nagara, Ibi, and Kiso) from their headwaters to their mouths. It also introduces the biodiversity of the world's great rivers and lakes, such as the Mekong, the Amazon, and Lake Tanganyika, with giant Amazon fish exhibits and an outdoor capybara petting experience.

Access
1453 Kawashima Kasada-machi, Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture.
Opened
2004 (month/day unconfirmed) · about 22 years of history

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Basic Information

Gifu World Fresh Water Aquarium basic information
TypeAquarium
LocationGifu
JAZA MembershipNon-member
Opened2004
Official / Social

Highlights

  1. Nagara River Headwaters Area (4F)

    A zone recreating the Nagara River's headwaters with waterfalls and gorges. Source

  2. Amazon River Exhibit and Outdoor Capybara Area (1F)

    Giant Amazon fish exhibits, plus an outdoor area where you can pet capybaras. Source

  3. Lake Tanganyika Exhibit (2F)

    Species endemic to Lake Tanganyika in Africa. Source

Access

1453 Kawashima Kasada-machi, Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture. A short walk from the Kawashima Parking Area/Highway Oasis on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway. About 10 minutes by ordinary roads from the Ichinomiya-Kisogawa and Gifu-Kakamigahara Interchanges. About 25 minutes by taxi from Meitetsu Ichinomiya Station or JR Owari-Ichinomiya Station. Parking: 494 spaces in the central lot, more than 1,500 in total. Source

Hours and Admission

Hours and admission for Gifu World Fresh Water Aquarium
HoursWeekdays 9:30–17:00 (last entry 16:00); weekends and holidays 9:30–18:00 (last entry 17:00). Closed about once a month (check the closure calendar on the official site). Source
AdmissionAdults ¥1,780; junior high and high school students ¥1,400; elementary students ¥900; preschoolers (age 3 and over) ¥500; ages 65 and over ¥1,600. Half price for holders of a physical disability certificate and one companion. Source

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FAQ

Can I bring my pet?
Pets are not allowed. Guide dogs, hearing dogs, and service dogs may enter. Source
Can I re-enter?
Re-entry is allowed on the same day only. Source
What are the hours?
9:30–18:00 (last entry 17:00). Source
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Is there parking?
Parking is free. Source
Is there an annual pass?
Yes. For the price of two admissions, you can visit as often as you like. Source

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