[Mie] The only place in Japan where you can see them! Go see the sea otters at Toba Aquarium
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Currently, the only aquarium in Japan where you can see sea otters is Toba Aquarium in Mie Prefecture! Feeding time for the two sea otters, Mei-chan and Kira-kun, is a great chance to see their cute side! Be sure to check it out!
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In order to quickly respond to changes in the business environment and achieve further growth, under Kintetsu Group Holdings Co., Ltd., each group company that operates a variety of businesses related to daily life, such as transportation, real estate, international logistics, distribution, and hotels and leisure, will do its utmost to satisfy our customers and demonstrate the group's comprehensive strength through cooperation between each company. Going forward, we will continue to sincerely support your daily lives, bring new joy and richness to your lives, and contribute to the development of society.
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- Toba Aquarium: The only place in Japan where you can see dugongs and sea otters
- Toba Aquarium has a great selection of shows!
- The Kintetsu Railway is a convenient way to get to Toba Aquarium.
Toba Aquarium: The only place in Japan where you can see dugongs and sea otters
Toba Aquarium is home to around 1200 different species of creatures, making it the largest aquarium in Japan! Currently, dugongs and sea otters can only be seen at Toba Aquarium. The two sea otters, Mei and Kira, are both quite old, so it's best to go and see them while they're still healthy. This article will also introduce access and nearby facilities.
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Toba Aquarium has a great selection of shows!
There are plenty of activities that allow you to get up close and personal with the animals, including the classic sea lion show, the aquarium's standard show of sea otter feeding time, and an experience corner where you can interact with walruses.
Full of relaxation! Sea otter feeding time
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You can see the sea otters eating shellfish and fish by placing them on their bellies three times a day. In the morning and evening, you might even see them "jumping with squid ears" as they jump to grab squids stuck to the glass!
There is a "children's only" space in front of the aquarium, so even small children can watch safely.
You can also enjoy an exciting sea lion show and interact with walruses!
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There are endless ways to have fun, such as watching the sea lion show performing a variety of tricks, touching the walruses' large bodies and baleen, and learning about the ecology of walruses!
The Kintetsu Railway is a convenient way to get to Toba Aquarium.
The nearest station to Toba Aquarium is Kintetsu Toba Station. It is located about a 10-minute walk from Toba Station. It is easily accessible from major tourist cities, about 2 hours from Osaka Namba Station, about 2 hours and 13 minutes from Kintetsu Kyoto Station, and about 1 hour and 35 minutes from Nagoya Station.
If you are coming from the Osaka area, we recommend taking The Sightseeing Limited Express"SHIMAKAZE"!
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In order to quickly respond to changes in the business environment and achieve further growth, under Kintetsu Group Holdings Co., Ltd., each group company that operates a variety of businesses related to daily life, such as transportation, real estate, international logistics, distribution, and hotels and leisure, will do its utmost to satisfy our customers and demonstrate the group's comprehensive strength through cooperation between each company. Going forward, we will continue to sincerely support your daily lives, bring new joy and richness to your lives, and contribute to the development of society.
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