Umitamago Oita Marine Palace Aquarium E-Tickets
Overview
Get tickets for Oita Marine Palace Aquarium, also called ""Umitamago"" — an amazing aquarium along Beppu Bay with a theme of ""becoming friends with animals."" You can enjoy encountering various sea creatures that live in Bungo Channel!
Highlights
- Access by direct bus from Beppu Station! 5 mins walk from Takasakiyama Shizen Dobutsu-mae stop on the JR Nippo Main Line
- Enjoy encounters with various sea creatures that live in the Bungo Channel, like adorable walruses and dolphins
- The 1,250-ton "Great Migrating Aquarium" with 1,500 fish of about 90 species on display is truly impressive
- There are many experiences where you can interact with sea creatures, such as "touch pool" and "play beach"!
Description
The 1,250-ton large migratory aquarium exhibits 1,500 fish of 90 different species, including sharks and rays. And, visitors can deepen their knowledge about fish at the aquarium events where divers give commentary while feeding the fish. In addition, at the "touch pool" where you can interact with sea creatures, you can feel the touch, smell, and temperature of sea creatures to cultivate a heart of compassion and a rich sense of emotion in the magnificent seasonal scenery overlooking Beppu Bay. At “Aso Beach” on the beach, you can observe dolphins swimming freely in the pool and see various creatures walking around in their natural state. Spend a luxurious time admiring the animals on the white sand beach and playing with the art play equipment. There’s also a shop where you can purchase original sweets and goods in cute packaging, so please do visit with your family and friends!