Taiji Town Whale Museum

Taiji Town Whale Museum

Info

10 minutes by town circular bus from JR Taiji Station, get off at: Kujira-kan-mae bus stop, a short walk
50 km via National Route 42 from Kumanodai IC on the Kisei Expressway, 1 hour and 10 minutes
200 units

Business Hours

8:30 to 17:00

Price

Admission: Adults 1800 yen, Elementary and Middle School Students 900 yen

Spot Category

Theme park, amusement park, museum, science museum, museum


Appearance
Provided by the Taiji Town Whale Museum


Whale Show
Provided by the Taiji Town Whale Museum


Life-size model of a semi-whale
Provided by the Taiji Town Whale Museum


Marine Aquarium Marinarium Small dolphins and whales
Provided by the Taiji Town Whale Museum

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