Shimane Aquarium AQUAS

Shimane Aquarium AQUAS

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10-minute walk from JR Hako Station
It is about 15 minutes from JR Hamada Station by Ishimi Kotsu bus (Sufu-Etsu Line/Gotsu area), and immediately off the bus stop "Aquas-mae"
Take the Sanyo Road (Gotsu Road) from Hamada Expressway Hamada JCT, go down the Hamada East IC and go towards Matsue/Gotsu 5 minutes (6km)
90 minutes from Hiroshima city by Hamada Road
2000 units

Business Hours

9:00-17:00 (entry is 1 hour before closing)
* From July 20 to August 31 until 18:00

Price

Adults 1,550 yen (group 1,250 yen)/elementary, middle and high school students 500 yen (group 400 yen)/Infants and younger free of charge

Spot Category

Aquarium

Meet the Beluga Whales Famous for the "Bubble Ring of Happiness"

AQUAS is the largest aquarium in the Chugoku-Shikoku region and the only place in western Japan where you can see beluga whales. These adorable marine mammals are famous for their performances of the "Bubble Ring of Happiness" and the "Happy ‘En’ Miracle Ring.", both of which are must-sees!
At the Penguin House, you can watch four different species of penguins swim freely as if they were flying, thanks to the unique underwater viewing tunnel.
Another highlight is the "Sea of Myth" shark tank, featuring species like the shark known locally as wani, which appears in San’in mythology. The aquarium is home to around 10,000 sea creatures from about 400 species, including flying fish (Shimane’s prefectural fish) and "Akamutsu" (blackthroat seaperch), also known by its popular name Nodoguro.
AQUAS also offers seasonal events, such as Night AQUAS, behind-the-scenes tours, and the Winter Penguin Parade, which are especially popular with families.
Facilities like a souvenir shop, restaurant, and kids’ playroom make it a fun and relaxing destination for visitors of all ages.

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