Are wheelchairs and strollers available to borrow?

One wheelchair and two strollers are lent free of charge.

Small dogs may enter if kept in a cart or carried; large dogs are not allowed (except service dogs).

Can I eat or drink inside the building?

Eating and drinking inside the building is not permitted, but is allowed outside. Packed lunches may be eaten outdoors.

Can I take photos or video?

Yes, but visitors are asked not to use flash inside.

What is the nearest station?

From Uno Station on the JR Uno-Minato Line, about 30 minutes by local bus to Shibukawa, then about 5 minutes on foot. From JR Okayama Station, take the express bus to the last stop, Diamond Setouchi Marine Hotel, then walk about 3 minutes.

How much is admission?

Adults (15 and over) ¥800; children (age 5 to under 15) ¥400.

How do I get there by bus?

From JR Okayama Station, take the express bus to the last stop, Diamond Setouchi Marine Hotel, then walk 3 minutes. Buses are also available from JR Uno Station.

Aquarium ・ Okayama · JAZA member

Shiritsu Tamanokaiyou Hakubutsukan市立玉野海洋博物館

A marine museum with a long history, opened in 1953. Consisting of an aquarium and an exhibition hall, it displays fish representative of the Seto Inland Sea, about 1,000 shell specimens, and marine mammals such as northern fur seals, spotted seals, and sea turtles. As a museum of the Seto Inland Sea, it is a rarity nationwide.

Hours: Regular 09:00–17:00（exceptions apply）
Access: From Uno Station on the JR Uno-Minato Line, take the local bus bound for Shibukawa for about 30 minutes, get off at Shibukawa, and walk about 5 minutes.
Opened: 1953 (month/day unconfirmed) · about 73 years of history

Updated: 2026-09-09 ／ Source: www.city.tamano.lg.jp www.city.tamano.lg.jp www.city.tamano.lg.jp www.jaza.jp

Basic Information

Shiritsu Tamanokaiyou Hakubutsukan basic information
Type	Aquarium
Location	Okayama
JAZA Membership	JAZA member
Opened	1953 Source
Official / Social	Official SiteX Instagram Source

Highlights

Fish of the Seto Inland Sea
Exhibits centered on fish representative of the Seto Inland Sea, such as sand lance and Japanese sardinella. Source
Shell specimens (about 1,000)
A shell collection of a scale rare in Japan. Source
Marine mammal exhibits
Northern fur seals, spotted seals, sea turtles, and others. Source

Access

From Uno Station on the JR Uno-Minato Line, take the local bus bound for Shibukawa for about 30 minutes, get off at Shibukawa, and walk about 5 minutes. From Okayama Station, take the express bus to Diamond Setouchi Marine Hotel and walk 3 minutes. By car, head east on National Route 430 from the Kojima IC on the Seto-Chuo Expressway. Use the Shibukawa parking lot. Source

Hours and Admission

Hours and admission for Shiritsu Tamanokaiyou Hakubutsukan
Hours	9:00–17:00 (entry until 16:30). Closed on Wednesdays (the following Thursday if Wednesday is a holiday), January 4, and December 29–31. Open every day March 25–April 10, April 29–May 5, and in July and August. Source
Admission	Adults (15 and over) ¥800; children (age 5 to under 15) ¥400. Annual pass: adults ¥2,400, children ¥1,200, pair ¥3,200. Free for Tamano residents aged 65 and over; discounts such as half price for holders of a disability certificate. Group discount for 20 or more. Source

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Are wheelchairs and strollers available to borrow?: One wheelchair and two strollers are lent free of charge. Source
Are pets allowed?: Small dogs may enter if kept in a cart or carried; large dogs are not allowed (except service dogs). Source
Can I eat or drink inside the building?: Eating and drinking inside the building is not permitted, but is allowed outside. Packed lunches may be eaten outdoors. Source

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Can I leave my luggage?: Yes, at the office. Source
Can I take photos or video?: Yes, but visitors are asked not to use flash inside. Source
What is the nearest station?: From Uno Station on the JR Uno-Minato Line, about 30 minutes by local bus to Shibukawa, then about 5 minutes on foot. From JR Okayama Station, take the express bus to the last stop, Diamond Setouchi Marine Hotel, then walk about 3 minutes. Source
How much is admission?: Adults (15 and over) ¥800; children (age 5 to under 15) ¥400. Source
How do I get there by bus?: From JR Okayama Station, take the express bus to the last stop, Diamond Setouchi Marine Hotel, then walk 3 minutes. Buses are also available from JR Uno Station. Source

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Last verified: 2026-07-05 ／ Source: www.jaza.jp www.jaza.jp