Aquarium ・ Aichi

Minamichitabichi Land南知多ビーチランド

A "hands-on aquarium" that opened in 1980. It offers many programs for direct contact with dolphins, sea lions, penguins, and sea turtles, and together with the adjacent amusement park Minamichita Toy Kingdom forms a multi-purpose leisure complex.

Access
428-1 Okuda, Mihama-cho, Chita-gun, Aichi.
Opened
1980 (month/day unconfirmed) · about 46 years of history

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Basic Information

Minamichitabichi Land basic information
TypeAquarium
LocationAichi
JAZA MembershipNon-member
Opened1980 Source
Official / Social

Highlights

  1. Dolphin show

    Held 3 times a day (10:30 / 12:30 / 15:45). In summer, a special show, "Suiryo no Matsuri," is also held. Source

  2. Touch a dolphin in the pool

    A program where you can touch dolphins directly in a shallow pool about 40 cm deep. Source

  3. Behind-the-scenes tour

    A guided tour of non-public areas led by keepers. Source

  4. Ocean hall "Let's Dive!!"

    A renovated marine exhibit area. Source

Access

428-1 Okuda, Mihama-cho, Chita-gun, Aichi. 15 minutes on foot from Chita-Okuda Station on the Meitetsu Chita New Line. By car, about 10 minutes from the Mihama IC on the Minamichita Road, or about 40 minutes from the Nagoya area. Source

Hours and Admission

Hours and admission for Minamichitabichi Land
HoursHours vary by season and date (e.g., 9:30–16:00). Check the latest operating calendar on the official site. Source
AdmissionAdults (high school and up) ¥2,200; children (age 2 and up) ¥1,100. Groups (15 or more): adults ¥1,800, children ¥900. Annual pass (web version): adults ¥6,000, children ¥3,000. Source

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

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FAQ

Is there a nursing room?
Yes, next to the aquarium's main gate entrance, next to the Toy Kingdom information desk, and next to the Toy Castle. Source
Is re-entry possible?
Brief re-entry, such as going back to the parking lot to get something, is allowed. Source
Are strollers available to rent?
Yes, for ¥300 per day. Reservations are not accepted. Source
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Can I bring food and drink?
Yes. However, visitors are asked not to eat outside food inside dining facilities such as the restaurant building. Source
Can I bring my pet?
Only small dogs up to 20 kg and 50 cm tall may accompany you, one dog per adult, on a leash. Source

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