Hiwasa Chelonian Museum Caretta, Natural history museum in Minami, Japan.
Description
The Hiwasa Chelonian Museum Caretta has multiple tanks and viewing areas where you can watch sea turtles swimming and moving around from different angles. The facility displays various species and sizes of these creatures in environments designed for observation.
History
The museum was established to focus on research of loggerhead sea turtles in Japan. Its work has helped improve understanding and protection of this species throughout the region.
Culture
The museum sits near Ohama Beach, where local people have long watched sea turtles come ashore to nest during summer months. This connection to wildlife shapes how the community views the surrounding waters.
Practical
The museum is open daily with consistent hours throughout the week. You can visit at any time that works for you without needing special arrangements.
Did you know?
Visitors can take part in supervised feeding sessions where you hand vegetables to large sea turtles in outdoor pools. This hands-on experience lets you connect with the animals in a direct way.
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