Aquarium ・ Iwate

Kujichikasuizokukagakukan Moguranpia久慈地下水族科学館 もぐらんぴあ

An underground aquarium and science museum in Kuji, Iwate. It is known for exhibits introducing the Sanriku coast's "Nanbu diver" and "northernmost ama diver" cultures, and its Sakana-kun corner is also popular.

Access
The JR Bus "Swallow" runs between Ninohe Station and Kuji in about 1 hour 10 minutes; the JR Hachinohe Line runs between Hachinohe and Kuji in about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Opened
1994 (month/day unconfirmed) · about 32 years of history

Updated: / Source: www.moguranpia.com ja.wikipedia.org

Basic Information

Kujichikasuizokukagakukan Moguranpia basic information
TypeAquarium
LocationIwate
JAZA MembershipNon-member
Opened1994
Official / Social

Highlights

  1. Renovated tunnel tank

    The museum's signature tank exhibit. Source

  2. Sakana-kun cheer captain corner

    An exhibit corner for which Sakana-kun has served as cheer captain since 2005. Source

  3. Nanbu diver and ama show

    A show introducing the traditional free-diving fishing culture of Sanriku. Source

Access

The JR Bus "Swallow" runs between Ninohe Station and Kuji in about 1 hour 10 minutes; the JR Hachinohe Line runs between Hachinohe and Kuji in about 1 hour 45 minutes. By car, about 1 hour from the Kunohe IC on the Hachinohe Expressway. Source

Hours and Admission

Hours and admission for Kujichikasuizokukagakukan Moguranpia
HoursApril–October 9:00–18:00; November–March 10:00–16:00. Closed on Mondays (the following day if the Monday is a holiday). Last entry 30 minutes before closing. Source
AdmissionIndividuals: preschoolers free; elementary and junior high students ¥300; high school and other students ¥550; general ¥750. Groups (20 or more): preschoolers ¥200; elementary and junior high ¥300; high school and other students ¥550. Waived on presentation of a disability certificate or similar. Source

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

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