Shibukawa Marine Aquarium (Tamano Marine Museum)
玉野市, Okayama
Address: 2-6-1 Shibukawa, Tamano, Okayama, Japan
Located in Tamano, Okayama Prefecture, Shibukawa Marine Aquarium (Tamano Marine Museum) is a historic seaside aquarium-and-museum complex focused on Seto Inland Sea life. With about 180 species and 2,000 specimens displayed across 34 tanks, plus outdoor exhibits and the symbolic Gyokko Lighthouse model, it offers a compact but memorable stop where marine life, local history, and the shoreline come together. It is a worthwhile visit for Setouchi road trips and family outings.
- Seto Inland Sea marine life
- 34-tank aquarium building
- Gyokko Lighthouse model
- Outdoor sea lion and seal exhibits
- Admission
- Adult ¥800 / Child ¥400
- Hours
- 9:00–17:00 (last admission 16:30)
- Access
- About 20 minutes by Ryobi Bus from JR Uno Station on the Shibukawa special service bound for Diamond Setouchi Marine Hotel, then about 3 minutes on foot from the Marine Hotel stop. From Okayama Station, express buses also serve the area.
