Marine World Uminonakamichi
マリンワールド海の中道
Uminonakamichi (Saitozaki), Higashi-ku, Fukuoka · near Uminonakamichi Station (JR Kashii Line) (5 min walk)
Marine World Uminonakamichi in Uminonakamichi (Saitozaki), Higashi-ku, Fukuoka. A Hakata-Bay aquarium with a big dolphin and sea-lion show, a huge Kuroshio tank of sharks and sardines, and outdoor dolphin/seal pools facing the sea.
Why children love it: A Hakata-Bay aquarium with a big dolphin and sea-lion show, a huge Kuroshio tank of sharks and sardines, and outdoor dolphin/seal pools facing the sea.
Honest drawbacks: Out on the Uminonakamichi peninsula, so it is a train-plus-walk (or ferry) trip from central Fukuoka, and admission is on the higher side.
- Best for
- Babies (0–1), Toddlers (2–4), Primary (5–11), Teens (12–17)
- Time to allow
- 2h
- Opening hours
- Usually 9:30-17:30 (last entry 1 hr before close); extended to 21:00 in Golden Week/summer, 10:00-17:00 Dec-Feb. Scattered maintenance closure days each year (mainly February).
- Price
- Adults/high-school 2,500 yen; elementary & junior-high 1,200 yen; small children (3+ to pre-school) 700 yen; ages 0-2 free; seniors 65+ 2,200 yen.
- Booking
- Usually walk-in
- English
- ★★★☆☆
- Indoor / weather
- mixed
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