Katurahama Aquarium

Katurahama Aquarium

Katurahama Aquarium
3.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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3.5
3.5 of 5 bubbles103 reviews
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Very good
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shinohara takayuki
28 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
Although I hadn't planned on visiting, I decided to drop by since it's on the walking course at Katsurahama Beach.

I'm not sure if the cost of being at a famous tourist spot is added to the admission fee, but it seems quite expensive considering the area, the small number of fish species on display, and the length of stay.

The feeding of turtles and sea lions and the whale skeleton specimen were unique and exciting exhibits and experiences, but compared to other aquariums in the same price range that I've visited, I can't help but feel that it was lacking.

It's in a great location, so I'm sure it attracts customers without putting much effort into the exhibits and planning, but when I looked at the aquarium alone, I felt that it wasn't worth the admission fee.
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Written 4 January 2024
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アヤセ
Nagoya, Japan508 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Solo
I thought it was a great rattle because people didn't show up and there were so many negative things on Twitter, but there were quite a few people.
I had imagined an aquarium that seemed to be going under because I was only watching broadcasts about the poor, but the admission fee was credit cards and electronic money, and the cash register at the souvenir corner was the latest model.
They put money where they should, but I felt that they were just selling it as a poor character because it was handmade.
There are spaces throughout the building where you can buy food.
It's not something you want to give them, and I think if you've been here, you should have a feeding experience.
As soon as you enter the entrance, you will be guided to a spot (billing area) where you can experience feeding.
The box for feeding is completely analog, like a piggy bank, and of course, 100 yen coins are only available because there is no change.
The way is to the left, and there is a souvenir corner (exit) just to the right, where there is a currency exchange machine.
We passed unnoticed and couldn't experience feeding without change.
Aquariums should appeal more to the existence of currency changers and 100 yen only payments.
There were a couple of parents and children who wanted to feed their children and asked their parents for 100 yen, but their parents didn't have any change.
We don't usually use much cash, but when we paid for parking we had just paid in change and didn't have any.
Money changers are important.
There is only one currency exchange machine in the building, so if you don't break it at the entrance, the fun will be cut in half.
Admission is not cheap, and it's not an easy way to get revenge. (I noticed a currency exchange machine at the exit, but it wasn't time for the second lap.)
In the evening, we hold an event that looks like a show with Todo feeding.
It seemed to be the centerpiece, and there were quite a few customers waiting in front of the Todopur.
Todo comes out of the pool and walks down the aisle and performs in front of people sitting in the audience.
If you perform, Todo gets a reward.
Quite a few people were taking pictures or taking videos.
I was just watching it up close, but I still thought it was amazing.
I've never seen a show so close.
After that, there's a feeding experience.
The amount of food that can be given is limited and cannot be given once the planned number is completed.
Allow plenty of time and plenty of 100 yen coins.
I'll get revenge when I get the chance.
It was fun.
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Written 20 July 2024
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Gerald O
Lansdale, Pennsylvania, United States31 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2014 • Family
Katsurahama Aquarium is a very small aquarium and it has a "family owned and family run" feel. It is largely open-air and the animals, including sea lions, otters, dolphins and penguins are very active and playful. There are many opportunities to feed and interact with the animals. The staff is very helpful and willing to help children overcome their fears and pet and feed the fish and mammals. This aquarium is a great place for children - it seems that everything is placed at child's eye level and within easy reach of little hands and fingers. Adults can have fun reading about the fish and sea life, watching the dolphin show or just sitting in the little refreshment area sipping coffee, eating ice cream and gazing at the gorgeous beach and surf. This attraction is worth a special trip for families with small children -it is a great day out near the beach.
Written 29 June 2014
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La Coppia Giramondo
Pisa, Italy205 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
I have been to many aquariums in my life, but I have never felt so utterly uncomfortable for the miserable conditions of pure animal cruelty in which animals are kept in this aquarium. I knew that tanks are commonly small in Japanese aquariums, but these ones are also dirty, totally encrusted with dirt and algae. Every animal here, from turtles to sea lions to otters to moon fishes and seals are kept in incredibly narrow and crowded spaces where they can't swim and just put their heads up for visitors throwing them fishes and food (which you pay to do). Is an incredibly sad experience which will make you feel tremendously shattered. I recommend not to waste money on this machine of animal cruelty.
Written 28 May 2022
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Amy
Australia32 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2014 • Family
Katsurahama has a beautiful beach, but you cannot swim there which is unfortunate. This small aquarium is across from the beach, so my family and I went for a visit. Tickets are 1100 yen and once you get in there are activities that you have to pay on top of to participate. Such as a fish that eat off your skin for beauty costs 100 yen for one hand each time. Then if you want to feed the penguins or sea turtles you have to pay 200 yen. The aquarium has free dolphin and seal shows. They talk about the otters and penguins they breed there as well.

Now maybe I am used to big aquariums in Japan and around the world. So I was shocked at the tiny pool they kept 12 big sea turtles in. They also had a tiny swimming area for the two big seals. That's why I am giving this attraction a poor rating.

If you have kids, it's a great place for hands on activities where you can waste some time. But if you don't, don't bother wasting your money.
Written 15 January 2014
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AdventureAlwaysAwaits
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2019 • Couples
The Katsurahama Aquarium in Kochi is a very small aquarium across from the beach that has a hoky family owned and family run feel. They have open exibits with hands on animal encounters which you pay extra for. The enclosures seem very small and ill kept for the turtles and dolphins. It seems weird that you can pay to pet a penguin or have their small fish nibble on your dead skin. Then of corse theirs the family friendly sea lion and dolphin shows. Thoigh trainable the dolphins are miserable and writhe in distress whenever they "clean" the tanks where they literally drain the tank like a bath tub and scrub at the algae. This is not a place that represents Japanese culture well and I do not recommend taking your family their to exploit the wildlife they have on display. Did I mention their mascot is creepy/scary to lill kids?! Please do not visit here!
Written 14 May 2019
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Lara N
Takamatsu, Japan144 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2018 • Family
This little aquarium cannot compete with larger locations in terms of numbers of animals or exhibits. By contrast, it is not very crowded so you can get right up to the exhibits and spend time talking with the friendly (Japanese-speaking) staff. My 5-year-old son loved being able to touch a penguin, getting face-to-face with an otter, and making origami animals. The warm, welcoming atmosphere is priceless.
Written 12 November 2018
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