Kyoto University Shirahama Aquarium

西牟婁郡白浜町, 和歌山県

Address: 459 Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama, Japan

Kyoto University Shirahama Aquarium is a university-run aquarium in Wakayama that focuses on marine life from around Shirahama. It is especially known for its strong invertebrate displays and keeps about 500 species on view year-round, including crabs, starfish, and giant trevallies. Rather than aiming for flashy spectacle, it offers a calm, thoughtful way to understand Shirahama's sea more deeply.

• Marine Life of Nanki Shirahama
• Invertebrate Exhibits
• University-Run Aquarium
• Publicly Open Since 1930

Admission

Adult ¥600 / Child ¥200

Hours

9:00–17:00 (last admission 16:30)

Access

About 20 minutes by Meiko Bus town loop line from JR Shirahama Station via Toretore Market, Rinkai, and Sandanbeki, then get off right at Rinkai.