It is home to the only dugong in captivity in Japan, which arrived from the Philippines in 1987.
It is the only aquarium in Japan to keep a dugong: Serena, a female who arrived in 1987 as a gift from the government of the Philippines, holds the world record for longevity in captivity for the species. With about 1,200 species on display, it is the aquarium with the most species in Japan, spread across twelve themed zones with no set route.
Opened on 15 May 1955 as the twenty-sixth aquarium in Japan, it moved to its current site between 1990 and 1994. It covers 24,981 square metres with 6,000 tonnes of water.
ℹ️ Opening hours 9:30–17:00, last entry 16:00 (check seasonal variations on the official site). 5 minutes' walk from Nakanogō Station (Shima Line) or 10 minutes from Toba Station.
🚉 Toba · 6 min walk
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