How much is admission?

Adults ¥550; elementary, junior high, and high school students ¥200; preschool children free.

What are the opening hours?

9:30 to 17:00, with last entry at 16:30.

Closed on Tuesdays; if Tuesday is a holiday, the next weekday is closed instead. Also closed during the New Year holidays (December 28–January 1).

What payment methods are accepted?

Admission can be paid in cash only.

What is the nearest transportation?

About 10 minutes on foot from Koyukan-Shin Station on the Ichibata Electric Railway, about 15 minutes by car from the Shinji Interchange on the San-in Expressway, or about 10 minutes by car from Izumo Airport.

Aquarium ・ Shimane

Shimane Kenritsu Shinjikoshizenkangobiusu島根県立宍道湖自然館ゴビウス

A prefectural aquarium presenting the creatures of Shimane's rivers and of Lake Shinji and Nakaumi. Its exhibits focus on the ecology unique to brackish waters.

Access: 1659-5 Sono-cho, Izumo, Shimane.
Opened: 2001 (month/day unconfirmed) · about 25 years of history

Updated: 2026-09-09 ／ Source: www.gobius.jp

Basic Information

Shimane Kenritsu Shinjikoshizenkangobiusu basic information
Type	Aquarium
Location	Shimane
JAZA Membership	Non-member
Opened	2001
Official / Social	Official SiteX Instagram Facebook Source

Highlights

Brackish lake life exhibit
Creatures of Shimane's rivers and brackish lakes such as Lake Shinji and Nakaumi. Source
Icefish tank
An exhibit of the Japanese icefish, a signature fish of Lake Shinji. Source

Access

1659-5 Sono-cho, Izumo, Shimane. 10 minutes on foot from Koyukan-Shin Station on the Ichibata Electric Railway. By car, about 15 minutes from the Shinji IC on the San-in Expressway, or about 10 minutes from Izumo Airport. Source

Hours and Admission

Hours and admission for Shimane Kenritsu Shinjikoshizenkangobiusu
Hours	9:30–17:00 (last entry 16:30). Closed on Tuesdays (the next weekday if Tuesday is a holiday) and during the New Year holidays (December 28–January 1). Source
Admission	Adults ¥550; elementary, junior high, and high school students ¥200; preschool children free. Source

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FAQ

How much is admission?: Adults ¥550; elementary, junior high, and high school students ¥200; preschool children free. Source
What are the opening hours?: 9:30 to 17:00, with last entry at 16:30. Source
When are you closed?: Closed on Tuesdays; if Tuesday is a holiday, the next weekday is closed instead. Also closed during the New Year holidays (December 28–January 1). Source

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What payment methods are accepted?: Admission can be paid in cash only. Source
What is the nearest transportation?: About 10 minutes on foot from Koyukan-Shin Station on the Ichibata Electric Railway, about 15 minutes by car from the Shinji Interchange on the San-in Expressway, or about 10 minutes by car from Izumo Airport. Source

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Last verified: 2026-07-07 ／ Source: www.gobius.jp