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[Kobe City] A theatrical aquarium that combines aquarium and art “AQUARIUM×ART átoa”
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The space that utilizes digital art is fantastic and offers a new way to enjoy the aquarium. We will introduce you to the highlights of “átoa”!
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- Approximately 60 aquariums are lined up in 8 zones with different themes.
- Check out the cute food at the cafe on the 4th floor!
- Original goods limited to ``átoa'' that you'll want as souvenirs
- great value bus tickets
- basic information
Approximately 60 aquariums are lined up in 8 zones with different themes.
Image provided by: “átoa”/Exterior
``átoa'' is located in the Shinko Jetty West District, a 15-minute walk south of Motomachi Station on each line. Take the bus bound for Port Loop or Port Island from under the deck on the north side of Kobe Hankyu, get off at Shinminatocho, and it is located within the Kobe Port Museum, which is a short walk away.
There are tourist attractions in the surrounding area, such as ``Felissimo Chocolate Museum,'' ``F Winery,'' and ``Kobe Minato Onsen Ren,'' making it a crowded spot on weekends.
*To commemorate the museum's 2nd anniversary, we will be holding an "Free Infant Campaign" from October 29, 2023 (Sunday) to November 30, 2023 (Thursday)!
``Kobe Port Museum'' is a cultural complex consisting of an aquarium, food hall, and bridal desk, and ``átoa'' is located on the 2nd to 4th floors of ``Kobe Port Museum.''
The concept of ``átoa'' is ``a fusion of art and aquarium.'' There are eight zones with different themes, and about 60 aquariums are home to 3,000 creatures of about 100 species, including fish, invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, as well as about 50 pieces of art. It is on display.
“Andres” the red-eyed tree frog
First of all, ``Andres'' from ``ATOA Chatter'' will greet you at the entrance. When you talk to it, it will chat with you, so you can ask it various questions about átoa, such as ``Which zone do you recommend?''
Photo provided by: ``átoa''
The aquarium begins at the "CAVE - Beginning Cave" on the second floor. There are lights with fish motifs lined up overhead, making it look like a school of fish. Among the piranhas, you can see the small piranha natteri and the guppy, which is popular as an ornamental fish.
If you look at your feet, you will see a sparkling light with a fish motif.
Photo provided by: ``átoa''
Next, we headed to ``MARINE NOTE - Fluctuation of Life'', a space with an impressive blue light. The cylindrical aquarium is home to living creatures such as the Japanese eagle ray, red-spotted rockfish, and stonefish, and you can watch them swimming leisurely.
A cute Chinese eel that sticks out its face
Photo provided by: ``átoa''
After passing through a space where you feel like you are floating in the ocean, you will enter "ELEMENTS - Forest of Spirits", where you will find a world that will make you feel like you have wandered into a forest. You can meet creatures that live in the water and on land, such as veiled chameleons and yellow-throated dart frogs.
Photo courtesy of “átoa” / Depending on the time of day, you may see Aldab giant tortoises strolling around.
Photo provided by: ``átoa''
In the ``FOYER - Exploration Room'' on the third floor, the overhanging aquarium ``átoa sky'', which is bathed in sunlight, catches the eye. This aquarium is connected to the capybara exhibit on the 4th floor, and you can sometimes see the capybaras swimming from below.
MIYABI - Between sum and light
Particularly recommended on the 3rd floor are ``MIYABI - Between the Japanese and the Light'' and ``PLANETS - The Planet of Miracles.''
MIYABI is a Japanese space where you can enjoy the scenery of Japan's four seasons, and Atsumi Sakai's light cutout "Nihohashiki Time Tour" projected on the wall is very elegant!
The Japanese-style and photogenic space is popular with tourists from overseas as well.
Gacha-gacha with carp food comes with a fortune slip (300 yen each time)
At MIYABI, where many real Japanese carp swim, you can experience feeding them, which is very popular with children. Once you feed it, it will be filled with beautiful Japanese carp in no time! The sight of the gathered carp opening their mouths is quite impressive.
PLANETS - Miracle planet
Next, in ``PLANETS - Miracle Planet'', you will be captivated by the beautiful ``AQUA TERRA'', Japan's largest spherical aquarium. This spherical aquarium can be viewed from any direction, 360°. The use of mist and lasers makes the space even more fantastical.
Be sure to capture the beautiful moment on camera
A row of swaying chairs surround AQUA TERRA. A unique way to enjoy átoa is to sit on a chair and carefully look at the aquarium in front of you, just as you would enjoy a painting in an art museum.
Photo provided by: ``átoa''
``GALLERY - Corridor of Inquiry'' is a museum-like exhibit lined with paintings and is a space that can be experienced with all five senses.
There are unique exhibits such as ``mimicry,'' a digital art in which when you stand in front of the display, a fish resembling your clothes appears, and ``color shadow,'' in which silhouettes of living things appear when you shine light on objects made from floating objects. I'm here.
One of the most unique exhibits is the one where you can smell animal butts. The fragrances are created under the supervision of experts and are authentic. When I gathered my spirits and gingerly brought my face closer, I was surprised by the strong smell that made me jump! Please try it yourself to see what it smells like.
Check out the cute food at the cafe on the 4th floor!
The 4th floor is an outdoor exhibit called ``SKYSHORE - Garden in the Sky'' with small-clawed otters, capybaras, and Humboldt penguins.
Two small-clawed otters from Katsurahama Aquarium in Kochi Prefecture were found sleeping comfortably in a hammock!
In fact, this hammock was made by reusing hoses that were scheduled for disposal by the Kobe City Fire Department. The sturdy hose has become a favorite spot for small-clawed otters, probably due to its stability.
Be soothed by the Humboldt penguins swimming and walking slowly
If you're feeling hungry, head to ``átoa cafe'' on the 4th floor.
There are many food and drink menus that look great and are so cute that you'll want to capture them in photos, making it one of the spots you'll want to visit.
This is the ``Handori Otter Man'' (660 yen), which is shaped like an otter with a cute expression. You can choose your favorite expression, such as a crying face or an expression with your tongue sticking out. It has a chocolate cream flavor and is very sweet, making it the perfect snack.
The ``Otter Eclair'' (660 yen), which looks like its head is poking out of the bag, is also popular.
Photo provided by: ``átoa''
In addition, there is a full menu of food and drinks that look great in photos, such as the ``Crocodile Dog'' (1,100 yen), a hot dog inspired by a crocodile, and the ``AQUA Honey Lemonade Soda'' (630 yen), which is finished in a refreshing blue color inspired by an aquarium. .
Don't forget to take a photo with the Kobe cityscape visible from the terrace!
Original goods limited to ``átoa'' that you'll want as souvenirs
After enjoying the aquarium to your heart's content, head to the museum shop on the first floor to look for souvenirs. There are many cute original goods available only at átoa, such as stuffed animals, key chains, and stationery.
“Polka dot stingray cushion” (3,300 yen/back side)
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"Polka dot stingray cushion" (ventral side)
This is the original cushion of the polka dot stingray (freshwater stingray) located in the "FOYER-Exploration Room" on the third floor. This is a product that not only looks cute, but also focuses on functionality and is comfortable to sit on.
``Ohama and Gengen's Everyday Cream Sandwich Cookie'' (900 yen) is a cream sandwich cookie with an illustration of the small-clawed otter Ohama and Gengen printed on it.
There are 8 patterns in total, but each box only contains 4 patterns on average, so some customers are enthusiastic about collecting all the patterns. Please take a close look at the package, which is filled with plenty of information about the two animals that only the zookeepers know.
Original goods “Towel handkerchief” (680 yen each)
Some of the products sold at the museum shop within the museum are also available for purchase at the online shop. It's also convenient to use it when you don't want to add to your baggage, or when you forgot to buy something.
◆Online shop HP: átoa MUSEUM SHOP
``átoa'' is an aquarium that utilizes sound, light, and other effects and fuses it with art, allowing you to see living things from a different angle than in traditional aquariums. It is full of photo spots and is recommended for those looking for a photogenic destination. The food and souvenirs are also cute, so why not check them out as well?
(Writer Nakata/West Plan)
*This article is information as of June 2023. Prices include tax. Product contents and prices may change.
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Kobe 1-day bus ticket
This is a bus ticket that allows you to ride the City Loop and Port Loop that run through Kobe city as much as you like for 700 yen a day. If you want to visit sightseeing spots in Kobe, use this ticket for an easy and comfortable trip.
Hyogo Amazing PassIf you are considering touring around Himeji or Hyogo prefecture other than Kobe, we recommend this ticket! Kobe 1-day bus ticket contents + A mobile ticket that allows you to ride unlimited Shinki Bus routes for 1,000 yen per day. *Limited to foreign visitors tourists visiting Japan
basic information
AQUARIUM ✕ ART átoa
Address: 7-2 Shinminato-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture
Phone number: 078-771-9393
Business hours: 10:00-20:00 (last admission 60 minutes before closing)
*Closed for maintenance Admission fee Adults (junior high school students and older) 2,400 yen, Children (elementary school students) 1,400 yen, Infants (3 years old and older) 800 yen, Infants (under 3 years old) free
*Prices may vary on specific days
*Free admission for infants during the campaign period from October 29th (Sunday) to November 30th (Thursday), 2023
Access: 15 minutes walk from Motomachi Station on each line 18 minutes walk from Sannomiya Station on each line Short walk from Port Loop Shinminatocho
Parking: None (Nearby parking: Times Kobe Shinkocho)
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