Suruga Bay Deep Sea Water Museum

The Suruga Bay Deep Sea Water Museum contains exhibits about marine life found in waters reaching depths of 2,500 meters beneath the surface.

The museum opened its doors on April 17, 2004, establishing itself as a center for studying and displaying deep-sea organisms from Suruga Bay.

The museum maintains five coelacanth specimens, including two frozen and three preserved ones, representing Japanese dedication to marine research.

Visitors can access the two-story facility between 10 AM and 6 PM daily, with general admission tickets priced at 1,600 yen per person.

The museum presents specialized tanks that replicate the conditions of deep ocean environments, allowing visitors to observe typically unseen marine species.

Location: Yaizu

Official opening: April 17, 2004

Website: http://city.yaizu.lg.jp/shisetsu_annai/shinsousui-museum

GPS coordinates: 34.85869,138.32594

Latest update: March 5, 2025 09:05