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Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium

仙台うみの杜水族館

This aquarium opened in 2015 as successor to a 88-year facility, showcasing Pacific marine life including a coral reef tank, interactive exhibits, and an underwater tunnel.

Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium
Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium © Kinori, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
Mon–Sun09:00–17:30
Holidays09:00–17:30
Admission
EveryoneFree
Links
Official websiteEnglish · Japanese
Access
Nakano, Sendai-Shi Miyagino-Ku, Miyagi 〒 983-0013
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The Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium opened its doors in 2015, taking over as the successor of the Marinepia Matsushima Aquarium which had been in operation for 88 years. The aquarium features a wide variety of marine life from the Pacific Ocean, including fish, sharks, rays, and sea turtles. One of the highlights of the aquarium is the large tank that simulates a coral reef, where visitors can see a variety of colorful fish and other marine animals.In addition to the exhibits, the aquarium offers interactive activities such as touch tanks and feeding shows. Visitors can also take a walk through the underwater tunnel, where they can see a variety of fish swimming above and around them.The aquarium also has a section dedicated to the marine life of the Tohoku region, highlighting the unique species that can be found in the local waters.

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