Gamagori-City Takeshima Aquarium

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A cozy aquarium, up close and personal with staff

Takeshima Aquarium is a leading and historic aquarium with a warm atmosphere encouraging all to enjoy their visit to this fun-loving facility. Numerous creative and ingenious initiatives draw in many hardcore fans to the niche aquarium.
Though a cozy atmosphere, a full-scale range of specimens inhabit the establishment, such as Japanese spider crabs and around 100 varieties of rare deep-sea creatures caught by fishermen off the shores of Mie and Wakayama Prefectures.

Heartwarming and charming sea lion and capybara shows as well as a petting pool with deep-sea animals, crabs, and sharks are also available to much acclaim by children!
Unique explanations and hand-drawn signs dot the facility and bring a smile to guests' faces in an innovative style of education which makes this aquarium a destination for those from all over Japan despite its small scale.

SPOT OVERVIEW

Location	: 〒443-0031 1-6 Takeshima-cho, Gamagori-shi, Aichi
Fee	: General admission: • Adults: JPY 1,200 (senior high school ages and older) • Children: JPY 500 (4 years old to junior high school ages) Gamagori resident admission: • Adults: JPY 500 (junior high school ages and older) • Children: JPY 200 (4 years old to junior high school ages) Notes: • Gamagori residents may be required to show identification to prove they live in Gamagori. • Children younger than 3 years old, free of charge. • Prices are subject to change. Check the official site, etc. for the most up-to-date information.
Opening days / hours	: 9:00 am–5:00 pm Note: • Admission until 4:30 pm.

Parking	: Available (requires a fee on weekends, national holidays, and Apr 27–May 8) • Takeshima Park Parking Lot: Approx. 200 spaces • Coach bus parking lot: 14 spaces (free of charge)
Restrooms	: Available
Holidays	: None Note: • May be temporarily closed due to maintenance, etc. in June.
Phone number	: 0533-68-2059

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Parking

Handicapped parking	〇　2 spaces

Restrooms

Accessible restrooms	〇　Available
Western-style restroom	〇
Changing table	〇

About accessibility within the building

Stairs and steps	×　Entire facility accessible
Stair handrail	×
Elevator (door width)	×
Escalator	×
Ramp (width)	×

Services

Wheelchair rental	〇　Available (3 wheelchairs) Notes: • Check usage details beforehand. • Advance reservations unavailable.
Stroller rental	〇　Available (2 strollers) Notes: • Check usage details beforehand. • Advance reservations unavailable.
Reading glasses rental	×
Nursing corner	〇
Assistance dogs allowed	〇
Assistance dog relief area	×
Facility guide map in Braille	×
Stair handrail signage in Braille	×
Tactile paving for the visually impaired	×

Fees, etc.

Special fee in support of disabled persons	〇　Half off admission for those carrying a disability certificate, medical rehabilitation handbook, etc. and one caregiver.

LINK

Takeshima Aquarium website (Japanese)

ACCESS

Access by public transport

• From Nagoya Station, take the JR Tokaido Line. Get off at Gamagori Station and walk 15 min. east.
• From Gamagori Station, take the Meitetsu Bus to Takeshima Yuen Bus Stop and walk 3 min.
Access by car

Approx. 15 min. on Orange Road from Otowa Gamagori Interchange on the Tomei Expressway.

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Keyword: #Takeshima Aquarium; #Japanese spider crab; #deep-sea creatures; #fish; #sea lion; #Mikawa; #Eastern Mikawa; #Gamagori

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