Shimonoseki Kaikyokan

Shimonoseki Kaikyokan is a museum that exhibits the sea life in Shimonoseki such as a tank that replicates the whirlpools in the Kanmon Straits, the display of pufferfish from all over the world, and the full skeleton of a blue whale. 2,400 tons of water is contained in 65 tanks that keeps 20,000 sea creatures of 500 kinds. You can never get bored of this place no matter how many times you go. You can also enjoy the sea lions’ shows and watching porpoises blow bubble rings. They also have the interactive activities like a theme park such as the touching pool and the virtual museum.

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The Largest Penguin Exhibition in Japan: the Penguin Village

You can see the cute penguins up close at the Penguin Village, the largest penguin exhibition in Japan. Also there is an overwhelming event, Great Penguin Formation that shows the penguins swimming that seem to be flying in the water as a flock.

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Cute Bubbling Porpoises Fascinate You

One of the charms of this museum is that you can meet cute porpoises blow bubble rings in the water. The porpoises happily blowing bubble rings look so cute that you can’t take your eyes off them. Go and meet this adorable creature at the museum.

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Overwhelming School of Sardines

You can see the giant school of sardines swimming dynamically in the water from under the tank. The way all the sardines swim to the same direction in perfect order reminds us of the mystery of life. The exhibition accurately recreates the natural life as if it is cut out from the real nature. It surely impresses you in many ways.

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Address

6-1 Arukapoto, Shimonoseki-shi, Yamaguchi

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Contact No.

+81-83-228-1100

Access

From JR Shimonoseki station, take Sanden Kotsu bus bound for Karato, Chofu, or Yamanota. Ride for 7 minutes and get off at Kaikyokan-mae. Walk 3 minutes.