Ryugujo Deep Sea Aquarium

沼津港深海水族館

4.1Est. 120Numazu, Chubu

Overview

World's only deep-sea aquarium with live giant isopods and coelacanths, beside a working fish market.

The world's only aquarium dedicated exclusively to deep-sea creatures, located at Numazu Port on the edge of Suruga Bay, Japan's deepest bay at 2,500 meters. The collection includes preserved coelacanths, bioluminescent species, and live giant isopods. The adjacent fish market sells deep-sea fish like kinmedai (golden-eye snapper) for on-the-spot sashimi.

Local tips

The touch pool area is popular with kids in the afternoon. Visit that section first for a calmer experience.

Practical info

Japanese name: 沼津港深海水族館
Nearest station: Numazu Station (20 min walk)
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 entrance

Good for

Families

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