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Oita Marine Palace Aquarium "Umitamago"

大分マリーンパレス水族館「うみたまご」

Large aquarium featuring marine life from around the world, local exhibits, and interactive experiences including diving with dolphins.

Umitamago Interior
Umitamago Interior © Totti, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
Mon–Sun09:00–17:00
Holidays09:00–17:00
Admission
Standard
Adult¥2,600
Links
Official websiteEnglish · Japanese
Access
Oita-Shi, Oita 〒 870-0100
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Oita Marine Palace Aquarium "Umitamago" is a large aquarium located in Oita, Japan. The facility features a wide variety of marine life from around the world, including sharks, rays, and tropical fish. The aquarium also has a large tank dedicated to displaying local marine life found in the waters surrounding Oita. In addition to the exhibits, the aquarium offers visitors the opportunity to participate in interactive experiences, such as diving and swimming with dolphins. The aquarium aims to educate visitors about the importance of marine conservation and the unique ecosystem of Oita's waters.

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