Ingresso para o Aquário de Shikoku

Conclusion: A venue quite suitable for both adults and children, with not many crowds. Venue: The aquarium is mainly divided into outdoor and indoor sections. Outdoor: Dolphins / Penguins / Seals / Penguins / Instagrammable photo spots /... Indoor: Aquariums / Various fish / King crabs / Pearl opening experience (charged) Review: (1) The crowd density is not high, making it very comfortable to explore, and the overall space is not considered large. (2) Some animals have small living spaces, but seeing the stingray's "smiley face" always brings a knowing smile. (3) A surprising highlight is being able to watch the small dolphin show up close (standing by the pool), and there are very few spectators, so it's not crowded. (4) Klook tickets are basically the same price as on-site, but discount coupons/rewards can be used.

Both the permanent and special exhibitions were filled with unique and enjoyable features, making it a delightful aquarium! Each tank had fun titles and explanations that made exploring them a pleasure. I visited at the end of November, and there was a special exhibition themed "Creatures Changing Clothes," which was wonderful. Especially this year, when I felt left behind by the changing seasons, it was a lovely exhibition that reminded me that autumn truly exists and seasons do change. The feeding and playing times were also perfectly timed and lasted just long enough for children to enjoy. The permanent exhibits featured uniquely designed tanks, allowing me to enjoy the marine life from angles and perspectives not seen in other aquariums. The handwritten boards were also interesting, and I believe it's a fantastic aquarium where you can feel the staff's dedication, love, and respect for their work and the marine creatures.

The aquarium is great! There are a lot of interactive activities in the aquarium, you can see penguin shows, dolphin shows, and extract your own pearls! The place is really well managed, you can spend a whole day there with kids!

just show the qr code to the person in charge at entrance. re-entry is permissible. the place is very aesthetic and fun! there are so many shows, make sure to look at the schedule before coming!

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It was surprisingly small, and the intervals between shows and feeding times were quite long, so we finished seeing everything quickly. However, I felt that the aquarium's tank shapes and display methods were very well thought out, making it beautiful and wonderful. It was great to see the dolphins and penguins up close, as there was almost no barrier. If asked if I'd want to go again, I'd probably be satisfied with just one visit.

No need to exchange tickets, just scan the QR code directly at the entrance to enter, which is very convenient! The aquarium is very new and beautiful, and there are very few visitors on weekdays, making it a comfortable experience. You can also take your time at the photo spots. There are many informative display boards inside, beautifully hand-drawn with great care. The location is a bit far from the station, so if you're not driving, you'll need to allow some time to walk there.

We visited on a weekday during the Obon holiday as a family of four: an elementary school student, a two-year-old, and a couple in their 30s. We had a reservation for 11 AM, made in advance, and went to the reception around 10:45 AM, but due to the crowd, we couldn't enter until 10:55 AM. The dolphin pool, where the dolphin show is held, has an excellent location, and the building itself is stylish. I was very satisfied with the wide variety of products in the souvenir shop (it's many times larger than the souvenir corner at Kaiyukan). The restrooms were frequently cleaned and hygienic, and I felt at ease knowing that the nursing room clearly stated that men were not allowed. Even 40 minutes before the dolphin show, many seats were already taken. At the start, many people were standing in the sun. Waiting patiently in a seat outdoors for 40 minutes was very hard on the children, so we went to buy ice cream and drinks midway. It was good that we could eat and drink outdoors. We sat in the front row for the 1 PM show. For that show, we were in the shade of the roof, but I imagine the evening show would have strong direct sunlight (though I think the location for a sunset dolphin show would be amazing). Viewing the outdoor tanks in mid-summer was quite hot. There were creative ways to see penguins up close, and feeding events for otters, seals, penguins, and sea lions, but it would be tough without heat countermeasures. There were a few people in the front row holding parasols to watch the events, which made it difficult for those behind them to see. There were also events like the pearl extraction experience, a speed lottery where you're guaranteed to win an otter plushie, snow globe making, and all-you-can-stuff figurine bags, which our elementary schooler and toddler thoroughly enjoyed. There were photo spots both indoors and outdoors, and when it was crowded, there were queues. At the Setouchi Kitchen restaurant inside the facility, the menu features dishes inspired by dolphins, otters, and hammerhead sharks (around 1000 yen). However, when we entered around 1:20 PM, many popular items were already sold out. Our family ordered dolphin curry, a dolphin kids' plate, dolphin shaved ice, a turtle and crab pancake plate, red hammerhead shark negitoro don, and shirasu don (totaling 6230 yen). The system is that when you purchase meal tickets, the order is automatically sent to the kitchen, and once it's ready, you take your meal ticket to pick up your food. After eating our main meals, we wanted to have dessert, but since the orders went through simultaneously, we ended up rushing to finish the curry and eating melting shaved ice (tears). For the pearl extraction event, extracting the pearl itself costs 1000-1200 yen, but processing it into a necklace or keychain costs an additional 3000-4000 yen. We were told, "If two people participate, it's 1000 yen per person!" so my child and I participated, but since we ultimately processed it into a necklace, the final payment was 8000 yen. The otter speed lottery on the second floor is recommended because you're guaranteed to win an otter plushie for 1000 or 1500 yen. Even the lowest prize, a 3rd place, is about 40cm. If you're lucky, you can win an extra-large plushie. During our five-hour stay, I saw someone with a large 2nd place plushie, so I feel like the chances are pretty good (we got 3rd place both times). There was free Wi-Fi available inside the facility, and it worked without any issues. It was stated that we could receive facility information via LINE, but the AI cost 1000 yen and wasn't very helpful. The total cost, including admission, meals, souvenirs, event participation, and parking fees, was just under 30,000 yen.