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Kyoto University Shirahama Aquarium
西牟婁郡白浜町, 和歌山県
Address: 459 Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama, Japan
Kyoto University Shirahama Aquarium is a university-run aquarium in Wakayama that focuses on marine life from around Shirahama. It is especially known for its strong invertebrate displays and keeps about 500 species on view year-round, including crabs, starfish, and giant trevallies. Rather than aiming for flashy spectacle, it offers a calm, thoughtful way to understand Shirahama's sea more deeply.
- Marine Life of Nanki Shirahama
- Invertebrate Exhibits
- University-Run Aquarium
- Publicly Open Since 1930
- Admission
- Adult ¥600 / Child ¥200
- Hours
- 9:00–17:00 (last admission 16:30)
- Access
- About 20 minutes by Meiko Bus town loop line from JR Shirahama Station via Toretore Market, Rinkai, and Sandanbeki, then get off right at Rinkai.
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