Taiji Whale Museum, Marine education center in Taiji, Japan
The Taiji Whale Museum contains three floors of exhibits dedicated to marine biology, featuring life-size whale skeletons and detailed dioramas in a large atrium.
The facility opened its doors in 1969 within Whale Beach Park, establishing itself as a primary institution for marine research and public education in the region.
The museum presents exhibitions about the connection between local communities and marine life through artifacts, documents, and scientific specimens from different periods.
Visitors can access the museum daily from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with entry fees of 1,500 yen for adults and 800 yen for elementary students.
The facility maintains a specialized pool system covering 11,815 square meters that incorporates natural cove features for marine mammal demonstrations and research activities.
Location: Taiji
Inception: 1969
Website: http://kujirakan.jp
GPS coordinates: 33.60192,135.94581
Latest update: May 12, 2025 13:10
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