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Enoshima Aquarium (Shin-Enosui)

新江ノ島水族館

Katase-Enoshima, Fujisawa (Kamakura area) · near Katase-Enoshima Station (Odakyu Enoshima Line) (3 min walk)

Enoshima Aquarium (Shin-Enosui) in Katase-Enoshima, Fujisawa (Kamakura area). A big Sagami Bay tank, a glowing jellyfish hall, a dolphin show and a touch pool right on the beachfront, with Enoshima and (on clear days) Mt Fuji through the windows.

Why children love it: A big Sagami Bay tank, a glowing jellyfish hall, a dolphin show and a touch pool right on the beachfront, with Enoshima and (on clear days) Mt Fuji through the windows.

Honest drawbacks: Popular and pricey; the dolphin show and some areas get busy on weekends and holidays.

Best for
Babies (0–1), Toddlers (2–4), Primary (5–11), Teens (12–17)
Time to allow
2h
Opening hours
Mar-Nov 9:00-17:00; Dec-Feb 10:00-17:00; last entry 1 hour before closing. Hours shift in holiday periods.
Price
Adult 2,800 yen, high-school 1,800 yen, elementary/junior-high 1,300 yen, ages 3+ 900 yen (enosui.com).
Booking
Usually walk-in
English
★★★☆☆
Indoor / weather
indoor · rainy-day ok

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