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Taiji Whale Museum, Marine education center in Taiji, Japan

The Taiji Whale Museum is a marine education center located in the fishing port town of Taiji with three floors of exhibits about ocean life. Visitors encounter life-size whale skeletons and detailed dioramas displayed in a spacious atrium.

The museum was founded in 1969 and became an important institution for marine research and public education in the region. It was established in Whale Beach Park, a location connected to Taiji's long history with the sea.

The museum displays the relationship between the local community and the ocean through old objects, documents, and scientific collections. Visitors can see how important marine life has been to people here for generations.

The museum is easily walkable from the town center and features large, easy-to-navigate exhibition areas. Plan for about two to three hours to see the main displays.

The museum has pools with natural cove features where marine mammal demonstrations happen regularly. These living exhibits let visitors observe the animals in a semi-natural setting.

Location: Taiji

Inception: 1969

Website: http://kujirakan.jp

GPS coordinates: 33.60192,135.94581

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:52

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