Marine World Uminonakamichi, Public aquarium in Higashi-ku, Japan
Marine World exhibits 30,000 marine creatures from 350 species in specialized tanks representing different oceanic environments of the Kyushu region.
The aquarium began operations in March 1988 and officially welcomed visitors in April 1989, establishing itself as a major marine education center.
The facility presents daily sea lion performances and dolphin shows, demonstrating the natural behaviors and abilities of marine mammals to Japanese audiences.
The aquarium operates from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM with extended hours during summer, offering parking for 388 vehicles and wheelchair accessibility throughout.
Visitors can observe marine life through a 5-meter-high tank that reproduces the powerful waves of the Genkai Sea with moving water and bubbles.
Location: Higashi-ku
Inception: March 17, 1988
Official opening: April 18, 1989
Website: https://marine-world.jp
GPS coordinates: 33.66083,130.36333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:11
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