Echizen Matsushima Aquarium

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This aquarium is located within Echizen-Kaga Kaigan Quasi-National Park in Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture. It is near the scenic spot Tojinbo. There are several exhibits where visitors can observe and interact with marine and waterside life up close, as well as shows and feeding events. There’s a large “ocean fish tank” containing a school of nearly 3,000 sardines, as well as a “coral sea” featuring a water tank underneath the glass floor, making it feel like you’re walking on the surface. Visitors can also watch penguins swim from an underwater tunnel and swim along with the fish in the “jabu jabu ocean pool.”

Spot details

Address: Fukui Pref. Sakaishi Mikunichousaki 74-2-3 Map
Area: Awara / Sakai Area
Phone: 0776812700
Hours: 9:00-17:30
[During summerWeekday]9:00-18:00
[During summer SaturdaySundayPublic holidays and Bon Festival]9:00-20:00
[Winter season]9:00-16:30
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee][Adult]2,000yen[Elementary and junior high school students]1,000yen[Toddlers (3 years old and above)]500yen
Parking Lot: Available(450spaces)
Credit Card: Available (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, UnionPay)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available (Not available Wi-Fi only for customers)
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
[Dinner] 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes (There are experience corners in various places, so it tends to go over time)
Wheelchair accessible: Available (There are 3 wheelchairs for free rental, but we recommend bringing your own)
Infant friendly: Available (There are several strollers for free rental, but we recommend bringing your own.)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

Great aquarium

Reviewed : 2019.05.11

Entrance fee is a bit expensive, almost 2000 yen per person, but a discount can be had with a coupon. Check their website for any coupons before going.A great aquarium once inside, with many...
とにかく古いが役には立つ Not necessary for tourist

Reviewed : 2018.08.26

三国にある水族館。とにかく古い全体的に古いものの、頑張って増築しているので、新しいのと古いのが共存している感じ。ただ、子供にはとても楽しいようで、中でも魚のいけすに直接入って餌をあげる体験や、ペンギンの散歩などはお気に入りで、結局朝からお昼までいました。新しい建物はトイレも綺麗ですし、授乳室等もありますので良いですが、水着に着替えるロッカールームなど、汚すぎて息もしたくない感じです。では、なぜ星４...
Great aquarium

Reviewed : 2018.08.06

Price to enter is a little high, but theres lot to see inside, with a wide variety of animals. Many kinds of fish, including some rare and unusual ones, jellyfish, octopus, sharks and rays, otters...