Shimoda Aquarium
下田市, 静岡県
Address: 3-22-31 Shimoda, Shizuoka, Japan
Shimoda Aquarium is one of Japan's most distinctive aquariums thanks to its use of a natural cove in Shimoda Bay. Rather than feeling like a sealed indoor attraction, it combines open water, dolphin programs, a floating aquarium dome, and a relaxed seaside atmosphere that makes the entire visit feel rooted in the Izu coast.
- Wonder Ocean
- Aqua Dome Perry
- Dolphin Beach
- Sea of Izu Gallery
- Admission
- Adult ¥2,500 / Child ¥1,250
- Hours
- Varies by season (usually 9:00–16:30; November–February 9:30–16:30; extended hours during spring break, Golden Week, and summer; last admission 60 minutes before closing)
- Access
- About 7 minutes by Tokai Bus from Izukyu-Shimoda Station / about 25 minutes on foot.
