Ogasawara Marine Center

4.5

"This facility was established for the purpose of the conservation of the wildlife of Ogasawara. Nicknamed the ""Turtle Center,"" the facility's activities including protecting sick and injured sea turtles, and incubating sea turtle eggs and releasing the hatchlings into the ocean. The facility has museum and rearing areas; in the museum area, you can learn about the history of Ogasawara and sea turtles around the world through photos and informational panels. The facility also holds sea turtle classes for this who want to deepen their understanding of these marine creatures. Some 250 to 300 sea turtles are kept in the rearing area, and here visitors can feed sea turtles and take pictures holding baby turtles."

Spot details

Address: Tokyo Ogasawaramura Chichijima Byobu Tani Map
Area: Ogasawara Islands Area
Phone: 0499822830
Hours: 9:00-12:00/13:30-16:00
*Ogamaru will be open from 9:00-13:00 on Sunday when it departs from port

[When the sea turtle class is held] Sunday when it enters the port 13:30-16:00/Departure Sunday9:00-12:00
Closed: *The museum is open on Sundays when the Ogasawara Maru or a sightseeing boat is in port. If the boat is arriving or departing, it will be open on consecutive Sundays. (The museum will be closed on Sundays when there are no ships in port.)
Fees: Admission Free
Parking Lot: Available
Note: [Opening] Ogasawara Maru, open only while the tour boat is in port. * For arrivals and departures, Ren Sunday Kaikan

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

A fun visit, especially with kids

Reviewed : 2020.01.26

This place is focused on marine life in the Ogasawaras, in particular sea turtles. There are turtles at various stages in life being raised in tanks for release. The larger ones will come to the edge...
Small place but lot to learn and enjoy

Reviewed : 2019.02.23

They keeps various sea turtles to support conservation. Newborn turtles are sweet and adorable.The facility is a bit run down except the clean pools for turtles, which shows their commitment. I...
ウミガメと写真が撮れる

Reviewed : 2023.05.31

小さな施設ですが、様々な大きさのウミガメを飼育しており５００円払えばウミガメを手に持って記念写真を撮らせてもらえます。