Mondays. However, the facility opens on holiday Mondays and during long vacation periods such as the New Year holidays, Golden Week, summer vacation, winter vacation, and spring vacation.

Lot 1 (29 spaces plus 2 accessible spaces), Lot 2 (23 spaces), and Lot 3 (45 spaces), for a total of 99. When full, the riverbank below Takata Bridge can be used.

Are wheelchairs available to borrow?

Up to 2 are lent free of charge. No reservation needed.

How long does a visit take?

About 1 to 1.5 hours as a guide.

Is re-entry possible?

Yes, on the same day only (except during busy periods).

Pets are not allowed. Only service dogs may accompany visitors.

Aquarium ・ Kanagawa

Sagamihara Aquarium相模川ふれあい科学館アクアリウムさがみはら

A freshwater life exhibition facility on the middle reaches of the Sagami River in Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture. It presents about 100 species of creatures living in the Sagami River, including fish and shellfish, together with interactive exhibit devices such as touch panels. A paid fish-feeding experience and keeper talks are held daily. It is operated by Enoshima Marine Corporation, which also runs Enoshima Aquarium and Aqua Totto Gifu.

Hours: Regular 09:30–16:30（exceptions apply）
Access: 1-5-1 Suigo-Tana, Chuo-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa.
Visit time: 60–90 min Source
Parking: 99 spaces Source
Opened: November 15, 1987 · 38 years of history

Updated: 2026-09-09 ／ Source: sagamigawa-fureai.com sagamigawa-fureai.com sagamigawa-fureai.com sagamigawa-fureai.com

Basic Information

Sagamihara Aquarium basic information
Type	Aquarium
Location	Kanagawa
JAZA Membership	Non-member
Opened	November 15, 1987 Source
Official / Social	Official SiteX Instagram Facebook Source

Highlights

Exhibit tanks
About 100 species of creatures convey the appeal and richness of the Sagami River. Source
Fish feeding
A popular paid program for feeding the river fish. Source
Keeper talks
Daily talks about the animals by the keeping staff. Source

Access

1-5-1 Suigo-Tana, Chuo-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa. From bus stop 5 at the south exit of JR Sagamihara Station, take the Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu bus bound for Suigo-Tana for about 28 minutes, then walk 3 minutes. By car, about 6 km from the Sagamihara-Aikawa IC on the Ken-O Expressway. Three free parking lots (about 97 spaces in total). Source

Parking

99 spaces Source

Hours and Admission

Hours and admission for Sagamihara Aquarium
Hours	9:30–16:30. Closed on Mondays (open if Monday is a holiday). Open every day during long vacation periods such as Golden Week and summer vacation. Source
Admission	Adults (high school and up) ¥450; elementary and junior high students ¥150; age 65 and over ¥220; preschool children free. Annual pass ¥1,350 for adults. Group discount for 20 or more. Source

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

Plan your visit

Suggested visit time

60–90 min Source

Amenities and accessibility

Wheelchair rentalAvailable
Stroller rentalNot available
Nursing roomAvailable
Food and drinkNot available
ShopAvailable
LockersNot available
Pets allowedNot available

Source

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FAQ

When are you closed?: Mondays. However, the facility opens on holiday Mondays and during long vacation periods such as the New Year holidays, Golden Week, summer vacation, winter vacation, and spring vacation. Source
Is there parking?: Lot 1 (29 spaces plus 2 accessible spaces), Lot 2 (23 spaces), and Lot 3 (45 spaces), for a total of 99. When full, the riverbank below Takata Bridge can be used. Source
Are wheelchairs available to borrow?: Up to 2 are lent free of charge. No reservation needed. Source

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How long does a visit take?: About 1 to 1.5 hours as a guide. Source
Is re-entry possible?: Yes, on the same day only (except during busy periods). Source
Can I bring my pet?: Pets are not allowed. Only service dogs may accompany visitors. Source

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Machida Squirrel Garden	¥500	—	—	—	—
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Inokashira Park Zoo	¥400	09:30–17:00	—	—	—
Yokohama Shiritsu Nogeyama Doubutsuen	—	—	—	—	—
ENOSHIMA AQUARIUM	¥2,800	—	—	—	—
Kawasakishiyumemigasaki Doubutsu Kouen	—	09:00–16:00	—	23 spaces	—
Yokohama Shiritsu Kanazawa Doubutsuen	¥500	—	—	750 spaces	—
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SHINAGAWA AQUARIUM	¥1,350	10:00–17:00	—	—	2
Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa	¥2,800	—	—	—	—
Sunshine Aquarium	—	—	—	—	2
ART AQUARIUM	Free	10:00–19:00	—	—	—
Ueno Zoo	¥600	09:30–17:00	—	—	8
Yamanashi Kenritsu Fujiyuusuinosato Suizokukan	¥420	—	—	—	—
Sumida Aquarium	¥2,700	—	—	—	—
Hakone-en Aquarium	¥1,600	—	—	—	—
Tokyo Sea Life Park	¥700	09:30–17:00	—	—	—
Saitamakenoomiya Kouen Shou Doubutsuen	—	10:00–16:00	—	—	—
SHIZEN ZOO	—	—	—	—	—
Kannonzakishizen Hakubutsukan	—	—	—	—	—

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Last verified: 2026-07-07 ／ Source: sagamigawa-fureai.com

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