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Hiwasa Chelonian Museum Caretta

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Hiwasa Chelonian Museum Caretta

日和佐うみがめ博物館カレッタ

4.1Est. 120Minami, Shikoku
Local Pick

Overview

Sea turtle conservation museum opposite an active nesting beach, with live turtle tanks.

Directly across from Ohama Beach where loggerhead turtles nest each summer, this specialist museum tracks Tokushima's decades-long conservation program with live turtle tanks, nesting data, and a breeding pool. Exhibits explain the turtles' 10,000-kilometer Pacific migration and the community's tradition of guarding nests since the Edo period. Nighttime nest observation tours run from June to August.

Local tips

Rainy days make aquariums very crowded. Weekday mornings are your best bet for a relaxed visit.

Practical info

Japanese name
日和佐うみがめ博物館カレッタ
Nearest station
Tokushima Station (50 min drive)
Payment
Cards accepted
Reservations
Advance tickets available online and at convenience stores. Walk-in fine on weekdays. Weekends and holidays peak around noon.

Accessibility

Wheelchair entranceWheelchair parking

Good for

Families
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