Dolphin Fantasy

(Source : pixta)

Dolphin Fantasy is a facility that allows you to interact with dolphins in a big, tailor-made fish preserve in the Port of Ito. In addition to viewing the dolphin’s performance shows, you have the option of either an “easy and casual” or “more serious” interaction: the former gives you a chance to pet them while the latter gets you into a bathing suit to swim with them. The facility also runs a diving school so the instructors are very skilled and detailed in teaching how to swim with dolphins. Equipped with separate hot water shower rooms for men and women, you can feel clean and refreshed for the rest of the day. It is a fun activity even for families with small children.

(Source: ドルフィンファンタジー)

Rare dolphin show performed in a fish tank in a natural environment

Most dolphin shows in Japan are performed in a special pool adjoining an aquarium. But here they are held in a big fish preserve with a platform floating by the fishing port. This is quite a rare setting, at least in Japan, and just being on the platform situated in this natural environment is enough to stir a sense of expectation and excitement.

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Casual interaction perfect for families with small children

You can be a hopeless swimmer yet still be able to touch, feed and even instruct dolphins to jump at your queue in this option. This interaction will be limited to petting but you will be given a good education on dolphins beforehand, turning you into a dolphin expert. The educational segment is clear and easy enough even for children to understand.

(Source: ドルフィン・ファンタジー伊東)

Bring your bathing suit to swim with dolphins

This option allows you to swim with dolphins in a confined area after having had some interaction with them. An additional course, followed by a fishing boat ride to thoroughly enjoy the view of Izu, is also available and popular. Children aged 4 and over are eligible for participation but those under 5 require a parent’s accompaniment. You are expected to bring your own bathing suit, bath towel, pair of sandals and so on.