Recommended Spots! Let's go to Shimoda Underwater Aquarium!

  • Shizuoka
  • Sightseeing

Floating Aquarium in the Sea

Floating in a natural cove, the Aquadome Perry is a 1,300-ton ship with a total displacement of 1,300 tons. The Shimoda Underwater Aquarium has a real ship set up for exhibition and uses a unique exhibition method. The entire facility has a long, vertical structure, and the structure of the aquarium is also unusual in that visitors walk along a walkway that hangs over the sea.
Shimoda Undersea Aquarium Exterior

Get closer to the dolphins than anywhere else! You can't leave without experiencing the famous "Amazing Seats"!

Among the shows at Shimoda Underwater Aquarium, "Wonder Ocean" is the most popular ocean dolphin show. The greatest attraction of the show is the closeness to the dolphins. The "Amazing Seats" (fee required), which are dedicated seats for viewing the show, are located on both sides of the show stage, and the dolphins leap over your head! The dolphins will run at super high speed right in front of your eyes and perform tricks such as big jumps... Why don't you have a rare experience in the Amazing Seats where you can feel the dolphins at close range?
Amazing Seats

Amazing Seats Overview

Event times: *9:20, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 (9:20 is suspended when the museum opens at 9:30)
Fee: 1,500 yen per person (tax included)
Ages: 4 years and older
Capacity: 36 people

*No advance reservations. Registration will be accepted after entering the museum on the day of the event.
*Drunken persons are strictly prohibited.
Please note that there is a temporary storage area for your baggage. If you bring your luggage to your seat, we will not be able to compensate for any damage or defacement caused by dropping it into the ocean.
You will be splashed by dolphins jumping in the water. You will be required to wear a poncho, but under no circumstances will we compensate for clothing or other personal belongings.
Please refrain from wearing slippery shoes such as heels and leather soles.

Lots of experiences to interact with the dolphins!

In addition to the Amazing Seats, Shimoda Underwater Aquarium offers many other experiences that allow you to feel dolphins at close range! You can feel like a trainer at "Dolphin Beach," where you can enter the beach and interact with the dolphins, or at "Dolphin Feeding," where you can feed the dolphins directly and give them cues such as handshakes and jumps.â
Dolphin Beach
Dolphin Feeding

Click here for ▼Experience Overview

Dolphin Beach】
Fee: 1,600 yen per person (admission fee to the aquarium is not included)
Ages: November - April→Body boots period: 140 cm or taller
April 29 - end of October→Swimsuit period: No age limit
Reservation method: Web reservations can be made 2 months prior to the planned date of use. Please see the link below.
Changing rooms, hot showers, and coin lockers are available.
*Because Fureai-ocean is a natural inlet, tides are low and capacity may vary greatly depending on the start time.

Dolphin Feeding】
Fee: 1,500 yen per person (tax included)
Capacity: 6 people per session
Event duration: approx. 10 minutes
(9:50, 10:00, 10:10, 11:30, 11:40, 11:50, 13:30, 13:40, 13:50, 14:00)

*If children under elementary school age participate in this tour Children under elementary school age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the tour (all starting times will be accepted at the Dolphin Beach counter after the opening of the museum and will be closed when the number of participants reaches capacity).

For more information, please contact Dolphin Beach Counter
Tel: 0558-27-2770 (during business hours)!

*This information is current as of September 2024.
For reservations at Dolphin Beach, click here

Not just dolphins! Let's observe various sea creatures!

Shimoda Underwater Aquarium has many other eye-catching exhibits! This is a photo taken during Marine Fantasy (the sea lion show at the Marine Stadium), where the highlight is the "underwater show" performed by sea lions and trainers underwater! Not only will you be healed by the cute sea lions' performance, but you will also be amazed by their athletic ability!
Marine Fantasy (Sea lion show at Marine Stadium)
The "Perry Tank" is the largest tank in the aquarium, with a whopping 600 m3 of water! With the theme of recreating the Izu Sea, the tank is home to 10,000 living creatures of 50 species, including fish, invertebrates, algae, and more. You will lose track of time as you gaze at them.
The Perry Tank

After playing, you can eat at the restaurant.

At "The Dish" restaurant, you can enjoy your meal while watching the dolphins and the Wonder Ocean (dolphins' show) on the ocean stage. You can also enjoy Shimoda's unique menu such as Shimoda Shark Burger and Shimoda Kinme Croquettes!
Restaurant The Dish
Why don't you come to the Shimoda Underwater Aquarium, which is different from other aquariums, and have a special experience that you can only have here?

*Various events may be canceled without notice due to the animals' physical condition or other reasons.
▼ Shimoda Underwater Aquarium Official HP

Let's combine your favorite train and lodging to save money!

You can make your own original trip!

The " JR East View Dynamic Rail Package " is a variable-price individual travel product sold exclusively through the Internet that allows you to freely select a train and accommodations and make a reservation at once. Depending on the timing and conditions of your reservation, you may be able to save even on the day of departure at the earliest! We also offer one-day trip plans! Enjoy your own unique trip according to your schedule and purpose.

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For train + lodging reservations in the Izu area, please visit the JR East View Dynamic Rail Package
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