Kagoshima City Aquarium

Overview

Kagoshima City Aquarium is a municipal aquarium in Honkōshin-machi, Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture. Established as a city facility under the Kagoshima Aquarium ordinance, its official name is Kagoshima Aquarium. The aquarium's concept is the "Kuroshio Roman Kaidō."

Highlights

• ●Exhibits based on the "Kuroshio Roman Kaidō" concept
• ●A public aquarium operated by the city of Kagoshima
• ●The nickname "Io World," chosen through a public call for entries
• ●Membership in the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums

History

The municipal aquarium opened on 30 May 1997. Its nickname "Io World" was selected from among 9,656 submitted proposals in a public competition, with "io" meaning fish. It is a member of the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums (JAZA).

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Tour the exhibits in turn along the "Kuroshio Roman Kaidō" concept
2. 2View the displays of creatures, centred on fish
3. 3Learn about the local marine environment through the exhibit commentary
4. 4Explore the surroundings together with the Honkōshin-machi district where it stands

Did you know?

💡 The nickname "io" derives from a word meaning fish.

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