Enoshima Aquarium
新江ノ島水族館
An aquarium built around the marine life of this coastline.
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What this place is
Enoshima Aquarium or New Enoshima Aquarium (新江ノ島水族館, Shin Enoshima Suizokukan) is a public aquarium located on Katase Beach in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Its nickname is "Enosui," an abbreviation of the Japanese name. The aquarium is accredited as a Museum-equivalent facilities by the Museum Act from Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
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Why it is worth the trip
- A main tank large enough to show schooling fish and big pelagics moving naturally.
- Species collected from the surrounding sea, so the line-up differs from other Japanese aquariums.
- Feeding times and training sessions where staff explain what the animals are doing and why.
What you can do here
- Check the daily schedule on arrival and plan around feeding and show times.
- Sit at the big tank for ten minutes — it is the one exhibit that rewards patience.
- Visit the touch pool for starfish, urchins and rays, especially good with children.
- Watch a dolphin or sea lion session; front rows may get wet, which is part of the fun.
Getting there
We do not have step-by-step transit directions for this spot yet. Open the location on Google Maps for routes from where you are staying.
Good to know before you go
- Flash photography is banned everywhere; raise ISO instead.
- Weekend afternoons are busiest — mornings are calm and the animals are more active.
- Tanks are cold and dim; bring a layer even in summer.
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