Shimoda Floating Aquarium
Attraction
4.1 (5078 reviews)
22-31 Sanchōme, Shimoda, Shizuoka 415-0023, Japan
+81 558-22-3567
Did You Know?
Natural Setting
Shimoda Floating Aquarium is uniquely built inside a natural bay, allowing for a more natural and immersive experience for both marine life and visitors.
Unique Design
True to its name, the aquarium's main facilities are built on floating platforms, offering a distinct and innovative architectural approach.
Interactive Shows
The aquarium is renowned for its interactive dolphin and sea lion shows, where visitors can often get up close with these intelligent marine mammals.
Aquarium Types
It effectively combines two types of aquariums: an indoor facility with traditional tanks and an outdoor 'ocean' area that utilizes the natural bay.
Highlights from Reviews
• engaging animal shows
The dolphin, seal, and penguin shows are highly praised for being entertaining, engaging, and a major highlight for visitors.
• unique floating design
The aquarium's unique design, built partly in the sea within a natural cove, offers a distinctive and scenic experience.
• strong trainer-animal bond
Reviewers frequently commented on the visible trust, affection, and strong bond between the animals and their trainers during shows.
• animal well-being priority
Many visitors felt the staff genuinely prioritized the well-being and care of the animals, despite some facility issues.
• plentiful show schedule
The aquarium offers many shows throughout the day, often back-to-back, making it easy to catch multiple performances during a visit.
