Aquarium ・ Chiba

Chibadaigakukaiyoubaioshisutemukenkyuu Center Kominato Suizokukan千葉大学 こみなと水族館

The Marine Biosystems Research Center of Chiba University, in Kamogawa, Chiba Prefecture. It began in 1956 as a marine research annex of the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences; in 1985 the Kominato training station of Tokyo University of Fisheries was transferred to Chiba University, and the current center was established in 1999. It is a university marine laboratory for research and education on marine biodiversity and its relationship with the environment, and there is no information on admission fees or hours for a public aquarium.

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Address: 1 Uchiura, Kamogawa, Chiba Prefecture.

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Basic Information

TypeAquarium
LocationChiba
JAZA MembershipNon-member
OpenedUnconfirmed
Official / Social

Access

Address: 1 Uchiura, Kamogawa, Chiba Prefecture. 13 minutes on foot from Awa-Kominato Station on the JR Sotobo Line. As of the time of research (August 2026), a landslide had occurred on the road between the Kominato main gate and the parking lot, and public passage is prohibited until emergency repairs are completed. Source

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FAQ

Is it open to the public?
It is a marine laboratory for Chiba University's marine biology research and education, and the official site lists no admission fees or hours for the general public. Source
Can I visit now?
A landslide has occurred on the road between the Kominato main gate and the parking lot, and public passage is prohibited until emergency repairs are completed. Source
How do I get there from the nearest station?
13 minutes on foot from Awa-Kominato Station on the JR Sotobo Line. Source
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What activities take place there?
In the general education course "Basic Biology Experiments 6," students stay at the center to conduct experiments and field observations in biology, such as phytoplankton, seaweed, and sea urchin development. It also holds a "Forest and Sea Seminar" for high school students. Source
What is its history?
Established in 1956 as a marine research annex of the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences; in 1985 the Kominato training station of Tokyo University of Fisheries was transferred to Chiba University; and in 1999 it was established as the Marine Biosystems Research Center. Source

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