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Kushimoto Marine Park
Kushimoto Marine Park was Japan's first designated marine park when it opened in July 1970. Heavily influenced by the Kuroshio Current, the waters here are warm all year round, and visitors can see creatures from temperate and subtropical climates, as well various species of coral. In the park aquarium, visitors can learn about the sea and its living things, as well as view natural underwater states through the undersea tower and undersea sighsteeing boat.
【Fee】Free to enter the park (Fees vary by facility)
【Access】Public transport: Approx. 15 min. on the Kushimoto Town Community Bus (Wabuka Route) from JR Kushimoto Station, and a short walk from the Kaichu-koen-mae bus stop
By car: Approx. 30 min. (18 km) along National Route 42 from Susami-minami IC on the Kisei Expressway
【Credit Card Payment】Not accepted
【Foreign Language Support】Yes 【Parking】Yes (200 spaces)
Photos
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Information
- Postal Code
- 649-3514
- Address
- 1157 Arida, Kushimoto-cho, Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture
- Tel
- 0735-62-1122
- Businesshours
- 9:00-16:30 (tickets sold until 16:00)
- Holiday
- Open year-round
- Website
- http://kushimoto.co.jp/english/
Map
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