City: Fukuoka
Country: Japan
Region Kyushu
Opened 18.04.1989
Species 350
“Marine World - Uminonakamichi" is located in Fukuoka City, which lies in the Kyushu region. It was opened in 1989 in the "Cultural Resort Area" of the nationally operated Uminonakamichi Seaside Park. This aquarium focuses on the aquatic life of Tsushima's warm current. We exhibit various organisms which inhabit the subtropical area around Amami Oshima, the temperate zone offshore Kyushu Island to the Sanin region, and the subartic area around Hokkaido in conjunction with the Japan current from south to north. The largest water tank, which holds 2,000 gallons of water, is for dolphin and sea lion shows. A panoramic water tank (Depth: 7 m, amount of water: 1400 gallons) is home to more than 120 sharks of 20 different kinds. There are over 70 large and small water tanks, including an outdoor whale pool (Diameter: 13m Depth: 15m, Water amount: 720 gallons).
Service given
Open : minimum 10am-5pm
Entrace fee: Yes
For kids: Playgrounds and pettingarea
Food: The aquarium has a place where you can get a snack
Taking photos: Is allowed, if publiciesed, please mention the aquarium on your homepage
Contact
Phone number 092-603-0400
Address: Marine World Uminonakamichi, 18-28 Saitozaki Oaza, Higashi-ku ,Fukuoka-city, 811-0321, Japan
Website: www.marine-world.co.jp
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