Kagoshima's largest
Ioworld Aquarium
Kagoshima's pride! Meet various marine life friends at Io World, Kagoshima's largest aquarium.
In the large tank on the second floor, you can experience the underwater world more vividly by reproducing the actual ecosystem of Kurosia Bay, and you can even participate in a program in the outdoor waterway where you can learn about the swimming methods and ecology of dolphins. Lastly, it is a great opportunity to see a huge real pirarucu, the world's largest freshwater fish that lives in the Amazon River!
Kagoshima Io World Aquarium is a fun place for the whole family to visit. With a huge number of exhibition halls, cafes, restaurants, and souvenir shops, there is no time to get bored.
Kagoshima's best aquarium
Io World Kagoshima
Visit IoWorld Kagoshima Aquarium in Kagoshima and enjoy the wonderful marine ecosystem as well as a variety of hands-on programs that children will love.
If you take the escalator up, you will come across the main tank. The huge whale shark in the photo was recently released back into the sea. If you go inside, you can see small but very unique marine life.
You can see Nemo, who is always happy to see you, as well as colorful tropical fish. You can also see a dolphin show in the outdoor waterway. It is not just a simple show, but they also provide information on dolphin swimming, ecological environment, and habits through screens and voices.
Don't miss the Iwo World Kagoshima Aquarium, a must-see tourist destination when traveling to Kagoshima.
The highlight of Iwo World Kagoshima, the dolphin show!
A show of talent by cute dolphins! Shows are held three times a day on weekdays at 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 4:00 PM, and four times a day on weekends at 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 4:00 PM.
Visit at the right time to watch a cute dolphin show that the whole family can enjoy, and take photos and videos of the dolphin friends' dynamic movements.
Check out the cute limited edition goods
After visiting the aquarium, it would be a shame to just leave! At the souvenir shop on the first floor, you can look around unique souvenirs such as stuffed animals, key chains, and snacks that children love. Take a look around the cute and adorable museum shop and buy a souvenir that will make your trip memorable for a long time.
address :
Io World Kagoshima City Aquarium
3-1 Honkoshinmachi, Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture 892-0814 Japan
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Hours of Operation:
09:30 - 18:00 (Last admission: 17:00)
Closed:
4 days starting from the first Monday of December
Operating hours and closing days may vary, so please check the official website before visiting.
3-1 Honkoshinmachi, Kagoshima, 892-0814, Japan