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Aquamarine Fukushimaふくしま海洋科学館

An "environmental aquarium" themed on the sea where currents meet, exhibiting about 800 species. It recreates a range of aquatic environments, including Fukushima's rivers and coast, the marine mammals and seabirds of the northern seas, the waterside of tropical Asia, and coral reef seas, and also has a children's hands-on hall, Aquamarine Egg, and a Japanese garden.

Access
From Iwaki Station, go to Izumi Station, then take a local bus for about 15 minutes to the Aeon Mall Iwaki Onahama stop and walk about 5 minutes (if the bus does not stop there, get off at Shisho Iriguchi and walk about 10 minutes).
Opened
July 15, 2000 · 26 years of history

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Exterior of Aquamarine Fukushima
Photo: DAJF / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Source / cropped

Basic Information

Aquamarine Fukushima basic information
TypeAquarium
LocationFukushima
JAZA MembershipJAZA member
OpenedJuly 15, 2000 Source
Official / Social

Highlights

  1. Shiome Great Tank

    The centerpiece tank of an aquarium that exhibits about 800 species. Source

  2. Aquamarine Egg

    A hands-on hall for children. Source

  3. Northern Seas Marine Mammals and Seabirds

    A section exhibiting marine mammals and seabirds of cold-current waters. Source

  4. Kuwait–Fukushima Friendship Japanese Garden

    A Japanese garden attached to the aquarium. Source

Access

From Iwaki Station, go to Izumi Station, then take a local bus for about 15 minutes to the Aeon Mall Iwaki Onahama stop and walk about 5 minutes (if the bus does not stop there, get off at Shisho Iriguchi and walk about 10 minutes). Highway buses from Tokyo Station and Sendai Station reach Iwaki Station in about 3 hours. Source

Hours and Admission

Hours and admission for Aquamarine Fukushima
HoursRegular season (March 21–November 30): 9:00–17:30 (last entry 16:30). Winter (December 1–March 20): 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:00). Open every day. Source
AdmissionAdults ¥1,850; elementary through high school students ¥900 (student ID required); preschool children free. Groups (20 or more): adults ¥1,550, elementary through high school students ¥750. Source

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

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FAQ

Do groups of 20 or more need a reservation?
Advance reservation is required for school and public-institution visits. General groups can enter without a reservation. Source
How long does a visit take?
About 1.5–3 hours. If you join the hands-on activities, it can take half a day or more. Source
Can I bring my pet?
Pets are not allowed. Cages are available at the entrance to hold them. Source
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Can I bring my own lunch?
Yes. You can eat on the 1st-floor south terrace, in the outdoor plaza, and at Jabu Jabu and Meguri no Umi. Source

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