Kyoto University Shirahama Aquarium

First opened in 1930, this venerable aquarium established by Kyoto University has the usual collections of sea life, but is renowned for its large collection of marine invertebrates, with over 500 examples, ranging from starfish and sea urchins to crabs, lobsters and rare nemertea, collected from the seas around Shirahama.

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General Information

Address
和歌山県西牟婁郡白浜町459
Telephone Number
+81-(0)739-42-3515
Open
9:00 - 17:00
Website

http://www.seto.kyoto-u.ac.jp/aquarium/aquarium-E-top.html

* Facility information is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.

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