Hiwasa Chelonian Museum Caretta, Natural history museum in Minami, Japan.
The Hiwasa Chelonian Museum Caretta features multiple tanks and pools where visitors can observe sea turtles swimming from different angles and perspectives.
The museum established itself as a primary research center for loggerhead sea turtles in Japan, contributing to marine conservation efforts throughout the Pacific region.
The facility connects to local traditions through its location near Ohama Beach, where generations of residents have witnessed sea turtles nesting each summer.
The museum opens daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with admission fees of 600 yen for adults and reduced prices for students and children.
Visitors can participate in supervised feeding sessions where they provide cabbage to large sea turtles in the outdoor observation pools.
Location: Minami
Website: http://caretta-hiwasa.com
GPS coordinates: 33.73464,134.54100
Latest update: March 17, 2025 04:14
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