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Miyajima Public Aquarium (Miyajimarine)

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Miyajima Public Aquarium (Miyajimarine)

みやじマリン(宮島水族館)

Hiroshima · Chugoku

A municipal aquarium on the western edge of Miyajima's port town, home to around 350 species and 15,000 creatures of the Seto Inland Sea. Highlights include an oyster-farming exhibit, playful Asian small-clawed otters, finless porpoises and a popular sea-lion show. It occupies two floors divided into roughly 15 themed zones.

Why we picked it

Sitting past the main shrine on the quiet far side of town, it is largely overlooked by visitors who turn back after the torii gate.

Best season
Year-round
Crowd level
Popular
Rating
4.2· 5,662 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
General admission (incl. high-school students) ¥1,420; junior-high & elementary ¥710; preschool (age 4+) ¥400; under 4 free. Half price with a disability certificate.
Nearest station
Momijidani Station · 17 min walk
Website
miyajima-aqua.jp

Today

9:00–17:00

Admission

  • General admission (incl. high-school students) ¥1,420; junior-high & elementary ¥710; preschool (age 4+) ¥400; under 4 free. Half price with a disability certificate.

Stored weekly hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

How to get there

From Hiroshima Station · ~1h 18m by car

Tags

aquariumfamily-friendlyindoorseto-inland-searainy-day

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