Shimane Aquarium Aquas

Overview

Shimane Aquarium Aquas is a prefectural aquarium spanning Hamada City and Gotsu City in Shimane Prefecture. Known by its nickname Aquas, it is managed and operated by the Shimane Aquarium Foundation. It opened on April 15, 2000.

Highlights

• ●A prefectural aquarium spanning the cities of Hamada and Gotsu
• ●A Shimane facility affectionately known as Aquas
• ●A relatively new aquarium that opened in April 2000
• ●A facility managed and operated by the Shimane Aquarium Foundation

History

Shimane Aquarium Aquas is a prefectural aquarium that opened on April 15, 2000. Nicknamed Aquas, it is managed and operated by the Shimane Aquarium Foundation. The facility spans parts of Hamada City and Gotsu City in Shimane Prefecture.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Head to the entrance of the aquarium spanning Hamada and Gotsu Cities
2. 2Tour the exhibits inside the facility known by the nickname Aquas
3. 3Explore the premises operated by the Shimane Aquarium Foundation
4. 4Take note of the unique setting straddling the border of Hamada and Gotsu Cities

Did you know?

💡 Shimane Aquarium Aquas straddles two municipalities, the cities of Hamada and Gotsu.

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