Overview
Toba Aquarium is a public aquarium in Toba, Mie Prefecture. It houses some 1,200 species of marine and freshwater creatures, a figure regarded as among the largest in Japan. The exhibits are arranged into 12 distinct zones that recreate natural environments.
Highlights
- ●Exhibits organized into 12 zones recreating natural settings
- ●About 1,200 species of sea and river creatures on display
- ●A free-flow corridor roughly 1.5 km long with no fixed viewing order
- ●A reputation as a plain and solid "quality aquarium"
History
The aquarium opened on May 15, 1955. Its building was designed by Taisei Corporation. More than one million people visit each year, with about 1.18 million admissions recorded in 2025, and cumulative visitors surpassing 70 million by 2026.
Access
It is located in the city of Toba, Mie Prefecture, and can be reached from the surrounding urban area by rail or road.
Best season
As a mainly indoor facility, it can be visited throughout the year regardless of season or weather.
Map
34.4817, 136.8460 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Tour the 12 zones that recreate natural environments in turn
- 2Follow the roughly 1.5 km free-flow corridor at your own pace
- 3Observe the display of about 1,200 species of creatures
- 4Stroll through the surrounding streets of Toba
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💡 Adults account for about 80 percent of the aquarium's visitors.
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