Kinosaki Marine World

Overview

Kinosaki Marine World is an aquarium equipped with attractions, based on the Hiyoriyama coast in Toyooka, Hyogo Prefecture. In addition to exhibits of fish and marine mammals, it offers a simulated diving attraction and shows featuring dolphins and sea lions. It is a member of the Japanese Association of Museums and is designated by the Hyogo Prefectural Board of Education as a museum-equivalent facility under the Museum Act.

Highlights

• ●Varied exhibits introducing fish and marine mammals
• ●Shows featuring dolphins and sea lions
• ●A simulated diving attraction
• ●A unique event where fish caught at the horse-mackerel fishing pond can be fried into tempura on the spot

History

Established in 1934, this long-standing facility is based on the Hiyoriyama coast. It is a member of the Japanese Association of Museums and has been designated a museum-equivalent facility by the Hyogo Prefectural Board of Education under the Museum Act.

Map

35.6558, 134.8249 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1View the exhibits of fish and marine mammals
2. 2Watch the dolphin and sea lion shows
3. 3Try the simulated diving attraction
4. 4Catch fish at the horse-mackerel fishing pond and taste them as tempura

Did you know?

💡 Although it is an aquarium, the grounds include a horse-mackerel fishing pond where visitors can have their catch fried into tempura on the spot.

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