Shikoku Aquarium Admission Ticket

Set on the coastline of Kagawa Prefecture, Shikoku Aquarium brings together the marine life of the Seto Inland Sea, the Pacific Ocean and local freshwater habitats under one roof. Large panoramic tanks are positioned to frame the ocean beyond them, so the exhibits and the sea view blend into each other as you move through the space. It's a modern aquarium built around that coastal setting, with viewing windows designed to bring you close to dolphins, sea turtles, penguins, jellyfish and tropical fish.

What sets this aquarium apart is the range packed into a single visit: you'll move between zones recreating different aquatic environments, from Shikoku's inshore waters to open-ocean and freshwater displays. Staff-led feeding sessions and short educational presentations run through the day, giving you a chance to see the animals active and learn something about ocean conservation and local biodiversity along the way.

This aquarium ticket gets you general admission to explore at your own pace. Whether you're passing through Kagawa Prefecture or based nearby, it's a straightforward add-on to a day exploring the Seto Inland Sea coast.

Once inside, you'll move through a series of zones recreating different aquatic environments, starting with displays on the Seto Inland Sea before opening into larger tanks featuring Pacific Ocean and freshwater species. Large viewing windows let you get close to dolphins, sea turtles, penguins and jellyfish, while interactive displays along the way add context on ocean conservation and local marine biodiversity.

Throughout the day, staff run feeding sessions and short presentations at various exhibits, worth timing your visit around if you want to see the animals at their most active. The layout is designed around the coastal setting, with several tanks positioned against ocean-view backdrops. Most visitors spend a couple of hours moving through the aquarium at their own pace.