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Miyajima Public Aquarium (Miyaji-Marine)

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Overview

Overview

An aquarium themed on the Seto Inland Sea, on Miyajima, home of the World Heritage-listed Itsukushima Shrine. It reopened after renovation in 2011 and displays more than 15,000 creatures of 380 species, centered on Seto Inland Sea life. It will be closed from December 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027 for equipment upgrades and repair work, so visit by November 30.

Address
10-3 Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 739-0534
Closed
Closed from December 1 (Tue), 2026 to March 31 (Wed), 2027 for equipment upgrades and repair work
Time needed
About 1.5 hours (about 2 hours including events and the shop)
Official website
https://miyajima-aqua.jp/
Official website (English) ↗
Highlights

Highlights

Highlights include finless porpoises, nicknamed the whales of the Seto Inland Sea, as well as penguins, otters, seals, and sea lions. Events include a sea lion show and encounter times with penguins and otters, and there's also Hatsukoi-an, a detached annex with a Japanese atmosphere.

Hours

Opening hours

Opening hours9:00–17:00

Last entry 16:00

Closure periodDecember 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027

For equipment upgrades and repair work

Hours vary by day and season. Check the official website before you go.

Tickets

Prices & tickets

General (including high school students)¥1,420

Tax included

Junior high & elementary students¥710

Tax included

Young children (age 4 to preschool)¥400

Tax included

Groups (20+ people)General ¥1,140, junior high & elementary students ¥570, young children ¥320

Tax included

Disability reductionHalf the admission fee

Show a physical disability certificate or similar. One companion free

Annual passGeneral ¥3,560, junior high & elementary students ¥1,730, young children ¥1,010

Validity will be extended to cover the closure period

Prices include tax and may change. Check the official website before buying.

🎫 How to buy tickets
  • →Admission tickets are cash only (the shop accepts VISA, Mastercard, and transit IC cards)
  • →Advance tickets sold at the counter are valid for 3 months from the date of purchase
  • →Admission vouchers were also sold at convenience stores (7-Eleven, Lawson, FamilyMart), but the end of sales due to the closure has been officially announced
  • →Showing a disability certificate or similar gets the holder half price and one companion free
  • →If you're going without cash, a date-specific Klook ticket is an option
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Tips

Tips for travelers

  • ✓It's closed from December 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, so if you're visiting Miyajima in autumn, go by November 30
  • ✓It's a bit of a walk, about 25 min from Miyajima Pier. About 10 min by shared bus
  • ✓Admission is cash only, so bring cash
  • ✓Re-entry is allowed, so you can fit in lunch or a visit to Itsukushima Shrine in between
Access

Getting there

Nearest station
  • Miyajima Pier (ferry terminal)About 25 min walkAbout 10 min by the Miyajima Maple Liner shared bus. Island taxis also available
From major stations & airports
  • Miyajimaguchi Pier: JR West Miyajima Ferry or Miyajima Matsudai Kisen to Miyajima Pier (About 10 min)
  • JR Hiroshima Station: JR Sanyo Line to Miyajimaguchi Station, then about 5 min on foot to Miyajimaguchi Pier (About 25 min (to Miyajimaguchi Station))
  • Hiroshima Airport: Limousine bus to JR Hiroshima Station, then transfer to the JR Sanyo Line (About 48 min (to Hiroshima Station))
Direct buses & boats
Miyajima Maple Liner shared bus between Miyajima Pier and the aquarium (about 10 min)
IC cards
Transit IC cards are accepted at the shop. Admission tickets are cash only
Getting back
  • The aquarium has only 2 accessible parking spaces. If driving, park on the Miyajimaguchi side and cross by ferry
  • Unlimited same-day re-entry, so you can stroll around Itsukushima Shrine and come back
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Weather

Weather & what to wear

Spring

Closed until March 31, 2027. Check the official website for operations from April.

Summer

In summer 2026, the 15th-anniversary special exhibition Carnival Lab!, a collaboration with Hapidanbui, a night aquarium, and other events were held.

Autumn

Open until November 30 in 2026, then closed for an extended period from December 1.

Winter

Closed from December 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027 for equipment upgrades and repair work.

☂ Rainy days
Exhibits are mainly indoors. It's about a 25-minute walk from Miyajima Pier, so on rainy days the Miyajima Maple Liner shared bus (about 10 min) or an island taxi is convenient
Heat
The roughly 25-minute walk from the pier is outdoors. On hot days, consider the shared bus
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Rules

Rules & what you can bring

  • !Unlimited same-day re-entry (with a black-light ink stamp)
  • !No pets (not even in cages or carrier bags)
  • !Outside food and drink may be brought in, but no eating or drinking while viewing exhibits. You can eat and drink at the rooftop plaza or the live pool
  • !Photography for personal use is allowed. Flash photography is prohibited in some areas
Facilities

Facilities & services

Lockers & luggage
Paid coin lockers (16 small at ¥100, 12 large at ¥200)
Payment
Admission tickets cash only. Shop: VISA, Mastercard, transit IC cards
Strollers & wheelchairs
Strollers and wheelchairs available for loan (limited number)
Accessibility
Nursing room next to the 1F information desk (ask staff for hot water for formula). Reduced admission with a disability certificate or similar
Language support
The official website has an English introduction page
Food

Food

Must-try
Miyaji-Marine Kitchen (2F, 9:00–16:30)
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Hours, prices and access are based on official and other primary sources. They may change, so check the official website before you go.

Last checked: 2026-10-02

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