Enjoyable for families, friends, and couples! Aqua Terrace Nishikigaoka, a fantastic aquarium in Sendai, Miyagi

  • Miyagi
  • Sightseeing
The spherical tank is one of the main features of the aquarium.

Aquarium on a small hill

A small hill in Aoba Ward, Sendai City. There is a red brick commercial facility called Nishikigaoka Hillside Mall. The aquarium, Aqua Terrace Nishikigaoka, opened in 2015, does not have many aquarium creatures such as sea lions and dolphins. However, the aquarium offers exhibits that allow visitors to enjoy beautiful and unusual sea creatures that shine beautifully in the water and light.

The exhibition booths are divided into four corners, each of which offers a different atmosphere and experience. You are sure to find your favorite space among the completely different corners.
Red brick exterior

Touching small fish

As soon as you enter, you will see a large touch pool that is designed to resemble a shoal where water creatures live. There are many doctor fish swimming in the pool. When you put your hand in the pool, many fish gather and eat dead skin cells. This is a corner where visitors can observe and interact with water creatures while experiencing a slightly ticklish and mysterious sensation. Please try the sensation of being a doctor fish, which is not an easy thing to experience.
Touch pool

In the jungle, you can visit ......?

Moving on, there is a jungle zone with a very mysterious atmosphere. The creatures in the tanks on the rock-like walls are those that live in the jungle. The most eye-catching among them is a huge tank with a pirarucu, the world's largest freshwater fish! Although inside the aquarium, visitors can experience the power of the Amazon.
Giant tank with pirarucu
In one corner of the Jungle Zone is the Reptile Zone. There are many reptiles on display, including lizards with adorable expressions, large tortoises, and snakes with unusual colors. Those who are not fond of reptiles can bypass the zone, so they can enjoy the exhibit with peace of mind. Please stop by to see these creatures that are not often seen.
Jungle zone

Enter a fantastic world

Next is the Fantasy Zone. This zone is like an art museum. The aquarium is framed like a picture frame with colorful and beautiful fish swimming around it, making it feel like a painting. Other exhibits include variously shaped tanks and tanks decorated with fantastic lights, providing visitors with beautiful exhibits that cannot be found in other aquariums. The exhibits also change with the seasons, so no matter how many times you visit, you will always be able to enjoy a different atmosphere.
Fantasy Zone

Let's be healed by cute creatures!

Aqua Terrace Nishikigaoka has an event space where petting events are held on weekends and holidays only. (Please check the website for details.) At the event, visitors can interact with turtles, snakes, owls, guinea pigs, and many other cute animals.
Snakes and guinea pigs in the petting area
The most popular is Bee the Barn Owl! He is so fluffy and cute when you touch him! There are many creatures that you don't get to touch very often, so please join us.
Cute barn owl

Enjoy many creatures and various worlds!

This fantastic aquarium is easily accessible from Sendai Station. Once you visit, you will definitely fall in love with its beauty! If you are ever in Sendai, please stop by!
The website of Aqua Terrace Nishikigaoka is here:

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