Japan Dolphin Center

The Japan Dolphin Center in Sanuki, Kagawa Prefecture, offers hands-on marine experiences on the calm waters of the Seto Inland Sea. Visitors can choose from several interaction programs, ranging from feeding and befriending dolphins from a floating platform to swimming alongside them in the open water. The center takes a more intimate approach than large aquariums, with small group sizes that allow genuine connection with the animals. Trainers guide participants through each session, sharing insights about dolphin behavior and communication. The setting on a quiet cove backed by green hills adds to the experience, and the nearby Tsuda no Matsubara pine grove beach makes for a pleasant half-day outing in eastern Kagawa.