Miyajima Public Aquarium (Miyajimarine)
宮島水族館
Miyajima · near Miyajima ferry pier (25 min walk)
Miyajima Public Aquarium (Miyajimarine) in Miyajima. Home to around 15,000 creatures across 380 species with sea lion and penguin shows, a touch pool, and local stars like finless porpoises and the giant Japanese salamander.
Why children love it: Home to around 15,000 creatures across 380 species with sea lion and penguin shows, a touch pool, and local stars like finless porpoises and the giant Japanese salamander.
Honest drawbacks: It is a longish walk beyond the shrine, and popular shows and touch areas can be busy at peak times.
- Best for
- Babies (0–1), Toddlers (2–4), Primary (5–11), Teens (12–17)
- Time to allow
- 2h
- Opening hours
- Open 9:00-17:00 (admission until 16:00). Irregular maintenance closure days; check ahead.
- Price
- Adults 1,420 yen; discounted rates for children and students (see official site). About a 25-minute walk from the ferry pier, past Itsukushima Shrine.
- Booking
- Usually walk-in
- English
- ★★★☆☆
- Indoor / weather
- indoor · rainy-day ok
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