Taiji Whale Museum

太地町, Wakayama

Address: 2934-2 Taiji, Taiji-cho, Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama, Japan

Located in Taiji, Wakayama Prefecture, Taiji Whale Museum is one of Japan’s few whale-focused museums, combining museum and aquarium elements in one place. It introduces the history and culture of whaling, the biology of whales, and marine life from the Kumano Nada area, while also offering whale and dolphin shows plus hands-on encounters.

• Whale & Dolphin Shows
• Marine Aquarium Marinarium
• Hands-on Encounters
• Whale Culture and History

Admission

Adult ¥1,800 / Child ¥900

Hours

8:30–17:00

Access

From JR Taiji Station, take the Taiji Town loop bus to Kujirakan-mae, about 10 minutes.