Muroto Schoolhouse Aquarium
Muroto Schoolhouse Aquarium
Area
Category
The Muroto Schoolhouse Aquarium, in southeastern Kochi prefecture, is an aquarium that was once a school. The hallways, science labs, library and more are used as a part of the aquarium. About 50 different types of more than 1,000 sea creatures can be found here. Most of them are fish caught and donated by local fishermen. The pool of the school is used as a tank, too. There, larger creatures like yellowtail, mackerel and sharks can be found.
Basic Information
Address
533-2 Murotomisaki-cho, Muroto-shi, Kochi
Phone
0887-22-0815
Hours
9:00a.m. - 6:00p.m. *9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. between October and March
Closed
Open year-round
Fee
High school students and above: ¥600 Elementary and junior high school students: ¥300 *Free for those below elementary school *Discounts available for Muroto citizens
Access
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FromKyujomae Station (Asa Line)
about a 5-minute walk to【Aki Eigyo-sho Bus Stop】 【Aki Eigyo-sho Bus Stop】Kochi Tobu Kotsu Bus / for Kannoura →【Muroto Haiko Suizokukan-mae】→ about a minute walk