Aquarium ・ Mie · JAZA member

Toba Aquarium鳥羽水族館

A large aquarium in Toba, Mie Prefecture. It has kept sea otters for more than 40 years, one of the few continuous records in Japan. The aquarium is made up of several themed tanks and holds seasonal special exhibits such as "Jurassic Aquarium" and "Squid vs. Octopus Showdown." With shows, hands-on programs, dining, and shops, it is open every day and caters to everyone from families to researchers.

Access
About 10 minutes on foot from Toba Station (JR and Kintetsu).
Named individuals
13 individuals
Opened
1955 (month/day unconfirmed) · about 71 years of history

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Exterior of Toba Aquarium
Photo: Miyuki Meinaka / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Source / cropped

Basic Information

TypeAquarium
LocationMie
JAZA MembershipJAZA member
Opened1955 Source
Official / Social

Highlights

  1. Sea Otter Tank

    The main exhibit for observing sea otters, also streamed on a YouTube live camera. Source

  2. Jurassic Aquarium

    A summer special exhibit themed on ancient creatures. Source

  3. Frog and Newt Weather Forecast Tank

    Displays special animals such as orange-colored newts. Source

  4. Squid vs. Octopus Showdown

    A special exhibit held in spring. Source

Access

About 10 minutes on foot from Toba Station (JR and Kintetsu). Source

Hours and Admission

Hours9:30–17:00 (last entry 16:00). During Golden Week, summer, and Silver Week: 9:00–17:30 (last entry 16:30). Open every day. Source
AdmissionAdults ¥2,800; elementary and junior high students ¥1,600; preschoolers (age 3 and over) ¥800. Groups (25 or more): adults ¥2,600, elementary and junior high students ¥1,500, preschoolers ¥700. Discounts for disability certificate holders. Source

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

Animals You Can Meet

13 animals

No.0057In residence

Mabo

マーボー

Reference photo of Asian Small-clawed Otter; this is not a photo of Mabo
Species reference (not the individual pictured) / Photo: Animalculum / CC BY 4.0 / Source / cropped

Asian Small-clawed OtterAonyx cinereus

Sex
Male
Born
Unknown
VU— Vulnerable
No.0109In residence

Mei

メイ

Reference photo of Sea Otter; this is not a photo of Mei
Species reference (not the individual pictured) / Photo: Mike Baird from Morro Bay, USA / CC BY 2.0 / Source / cropped

Sea OtterEnhydra lutris

Sex
Female
Born
May 9, 2004
EN— Endangered
No.0110In residence

Kira

キラ

Reference photo of Sea Otter; this is not a photo of Kira
Species reference (not the individual pictured) / Photo: Mike Baird from Morro Bay, USA / CC BY 2.0 / Source / cropped

Sea OtterEnhydra lutris

Sex
Female
Born
April 21, 2008
EN— Endangered
No.0120In residence

Serena

セレナ

Reference photo of Dugong; this is not a photo of Serena
Species reference (not the individual pictured) / Photo: Julien Willem / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Source / cropped

DugongDugong dugon

Sex
Female
Born
Unknown
VU— Vulnerable
No.0121In residence

Ichiko

いちこ

Reference photo of Walrus; this is not a photo of Ichiko
Species reference (not the individual pictured) / Photo: Captain Budd Christman, NOAA Corps / Public domain / Source / cropped

WalrusOdobenus rosmarus

Sex
Female
Born
April 15, 2024
VU— Vulnerable
No.0122In residence

Tsurara

ツララ

Reference photo of Walrus; this is not a photo of Tsurara
Species reference (not the individual pictured) / Photo: Captain Budd Christman, NOAA Corps / Public domain / Source / cropped

WalrusOdobenus rosmarus

Sex
Female
Born
May 31, 2009
VU— Vulnerable
No.0133In residence

Stella

ステラ

Reference photo of Commerson's Dolphin; this is not a photo of Stella
Species reference (not the individual pictured) / Photo: Motokoka / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Source / cropped

Commerson's DolphinCephalorhynchus commersonii

Sex
Female
Born
May 26, 2001
LC— Least Concern
No.0134In residence

Kai

カイ

Reference photo of Commerson's Dolphin; this is not a photo of Kai
Species reference (not the individual pictured) / Photo: Motokoka / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Source / cropped

Commerson's DolphinCephalorhynchus commersonii

Sex
Male
Born
Unknown
LC— Least Concern
No.0135In residence

Cosmo

コスモ

Reference photo of Commerson's Dolphin; this is not a photo of Cosmo
Species reference (not the individual pictured) / Photo: Motokoka / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Source / cropped

Commerson's DolphinCephalorhynchus commersonii

Sex
Male
Born
June 21, 2023
LC— Least Concern
No.0137In residence

Ichigo

イチゴ

Reference photo of Finless Porpoise; this is not a photo of Ichigo
Species reference (not the individual pictured) / Photo: ori2uru / CC BY 2.0 / Source / cropped

Finless PorpoiseNeophocaena asiaeorientalis

Sex
Female
Born
May 15, 2013
EN— Endangered
No.0138In residence

Mario

マリオ

Reference photo of Finless Porpoise; this is not a photo of Mario
Species reference (not the individual pictured) / Photo: ori2uru / CC BY 2.0 / Source / cropped

Finless PorpoiseNeophocaena asiaeorientalis

Sex
Male
Born
April 18, 2005
EN— Endangered
No.0139In residence

Peace

ピース

Reference photo of Finless Porpoise; this is not a photo of Peace
Species reference (not the individual pictured) / Photo: ori2uru / CC BY 2.0 / Source / cropped

Finless PorpoiseNeophocaena asiaeorientalis

Sex
Male
Born
June 1, 2022
EN— Endangered
No.0140In residence

Go

ゴウ

Reference photo of Finless Porpoise; this is not a photo of Go
Species reference (not the individual pictured) / Photo: ori2uru / CC BY 2.0 / Source / cropped

Finless PorpoiseNeophocaena asiaeorientalis

Sex
Male
Born
Unknown
EN— Endangered

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Residency Unconfirmed

Residency Unconfirmed 8 animals

We have not been able to confirm these animals are currently here through official sources. Please check the facility website for the latest information.

No.0049Status pending

Kiwa

キワ

Asian Small-clawed OtterAonyx cinereus

Sex
Female
Born
October 28, 2016
VU— Vulnerable
No.0050Status pending

Asahi

アサヒ

Asian Small-clawed OtterAonyx cinereus

Sex
Male
Born
September 18, 2011
VU— Vulnerable
No.0051Status pending

Hana

はな

Asian Small-clawed OtterAonyx cinereus

Sex
Female
Born
January 12, 2022
VU— Vulnerable
No.0052Status pending

Soboro

そぼろ

Asian Small-clawed OtterAonyx cinereus

Sex
Male
Born
June 28, 2022
VU— Vulnerable
No.0053Status pending

Okaka

おかか

Asian Small-clawed OtterAonyx cinereus

Sex
Male
Born
June 28, 2022
VU— Vulnerable
No.0054Status pending

Konbu

こんぶ

Asian Small-clawed OtterAonyx cinereus

Sex
Male
Born
June 28, 2022
VU— Vulnerable
No.0055Status pending

Ren

れん

Asian Small-clawed OtterAonyx cinereus

Sex
Male
Born
May 23, 2023
VU— Vulnerable
No.0056Status pending

Tsukushi

つくし

Asian Small-clawed OtterAonyx cinereus

Sex
Female
Born
May 24, 2023
VU— Vulnerable

Animals Remembered Here

Records of animals who have died remain available as memorial pages.

No.0058In memoriam

Kibo

キボウ

Asian Small-clawed OtterAonyx cinereus

Sex
Female
Born
Unknown
VU— Vulnerable
No.0123In memoriam

Ku

クウ

WalrusOdobenus rosmarus

Sex
Female
Born
Unknown
VU— Vulnerable
No.0136In memoriam

Earth

アース

Commerson's DolphinCephalorhynchus commersonii

Sex
Male
Born
July 11, 2021
LC— Least Concern
No.0141In memoriam

Yuki

勇気

Finless PorpoiseNeophocaena asiaeorientalis

Sex
Female
Born
April 17, 1985
EN— Endangered
No.0142In memoriam

Wa

輪

Finless PorpoiseNeophocaena asiaeorientalis

Sex
Female
Born
May 2, 2013
EN— Endangered

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FAQ

When is the aquarium closed?
Open every day. Source
Is there a group discount?
Group discounts apply for 25 or more. Source
Can I re-enter on the same day?
Re-entry is allowed on the same day only. You need to get a transparent stamp on your hand at the exit. Source
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Are there coin lockers?
Paid coin lockers are on the 2nd floor. Source
Can I re-enter?
Re-entry is allowed on the same day only. A transparent stamp is put on your hand at the exit. Source
Are wheelchairs and strollers available for rent?
Wheelchairs and strollers are lent free of charge. Numbers are limited. Source

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