Overview
The Echizen Matsushima Aquarium is an aquarium located in Saki, Mikuni-chō, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture. It opened in 1959. Standing close to the scenic Tōjinbō cliffs, the entire facility lies within the Echizen-Kaga Coast Quasi-National Park, making it a true seaside aquarium.
Highlights
- ●A historic seaside aquarium that opened in 1959
- ●Located within the Echizen-Kaga Coast Quasi-National Park
- ●Close to the scenic Tōjinbō cliffs
- ●A seafront setting in Saki, Mikuni-chō, Sakai City
History
The Echizen Matsushima Aquarium opened on May 16, 1959. The entire facility sits within the Echizen-Kaga Coast Quasi-National Park. It has no connection to the Marinepia Matsushima Aquarium in Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture, which closed in 2015.
Access
It is located in Saki, Mikuni-chō, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture, on a stretch of coast close to the scenic Tōjinbō cliffs. Please check maps and official information for detailed routes and means of transport.
Best season
As an aquarium centered on indoor exhibits, it can be enjoyed year-round, but spring through autumn is especially recommended, when it pairs well with coastal sightseeing around Tōjinbō.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Head to the coastal area of Mikuni-chō in Sakai City
- 2Visit the Echizen Matsushima Aquarium to see sea creatures
- 3Enjoy the coastal scenery of the Echizen-Kaga Coast Quasi-National Park
- 4Extend your trip to the nearby scenic Tōjinbō cliffs
Did you know?
💡 Despite sharing the 'Matsushima Aquarium' name, it is entirely unrelated to the Marinepia Matsushima Aquarium in Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture, which closed in 2015.
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