Wakayama Prefectural Museum of Natural History

The Wakayama Prefectural Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum and aquarium facility in Kainan displaying fossils, minerals, preserved animals, and live marine creatures. Multiple exhibition rooms guide visitors through the region's geological history and animal life.

The museum opened in 1982 and became a recognized educational institution in Wakayama Prefecture. It was established to support scientific research and preservation of the region's natural heritage.

The institution reflects local interest in understanding Wakayama's natural environment and biodiversity. Visitors encounter displays that show how regional species connect to the area's geography and ecosystems that shape daily life here.

The facility has indoor exhibition rooms and outdoor areas for observing plants and animals. Plan to spend time in both sections to see the collections and natural surroundings properly.

The first exhibition room features a dedicated aquarium section displaying living species from Wakayama's coastal waters. These water creatures show the marine variety found just offshore from this area.

Location: Kainan

Inception: 1982

Official opening: July 27, 1982

Operator: 和歌山県

Phone: +81734831777

Email: postmaster@shizenhaku.wakayama-c.ed.jp

Website: https://shizenhaku.wakayama-c.ed.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.15864,135.19208

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:06