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Hakone-en Aquarium

Performances of Cute Baikal Seals and a large open-air aquarium are highlighted.

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This aquarium is located on the premises of composite facilities, Hakone-en.
It is the only aquarium with a large seawater tank and located at the highest above sea level of 723 m in Japan, which is called “an aquarium built in the forest”.

The building has “Seal Plaza”, “the aquarium”, and more, in which you can watch various fish from around the world.

In “Seal Plaza, you can closely see Baikal Seals which are said to be the only seals living in freshwater in the world. Baikal Seals performance show is held everyday, in which their winsome actions and smooth swimming are one of the highlights.

The highlight of the aquarium is the large water tank with a capacity of 1255 tons and its 7m height. Majestic sea turtles and tropical fish swimming around is surely exciting. The “Underwater Show” held every day presents fish feeding by the divers.

In the area of freshwater fish, you have chances to watch fish inhabiting Lake Ashinoko, a huge fish in the Amazon river, and more.

Highlights

  • The aquarium is on the premises of composite facilities, Hakone-en located on the lakeside of Ashinoko.
  • The fish from around the world are presented.
  • The cute actions of Baikal Seals are popular in the Baikal Seals show.
  • The open-air large water tank with 7m high and a capacity of 1255 tons is very impressive.

Photos

  • The large water tank for fish in the aquarium.

    The large water tank for fish in the aquarium.

  • The “Underwater Show” held at the large water tank presents feeding fish by the divers.

    The “Underwater Show” held at the large water tank presents feeding fish by the divers.

  • “Enmusubi no Enchan (Enchan for match making)” is a character of Hakone-en Aquarium inspired by Baikal Seals.

    “Enmusubi no Enchan (Enchan for match making)” is a character of Hakone-en Aquarium inspired by Baikal Seals.

  • Baikal Seals have cute with their big and round eyes and amusing action.

    Baikal Seals have cute with their big and round eyes and amusing action.

  • The exterior of the aquarium is covered with ivy.

    The exterior of the aquarium is covered with ivy.

Reviews

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  • Lin Lui

    餵了一些魚,玩的不亦樂乎,雖然沒有看到表演,但有這些體驗我就很滿足了。

  • 方慧如

    票不僅不貴,裡面的動物和表演都令人感嘆。

  • Paul Chen

    一共有三個館可以參觀,海水,淡水跟海豹,水族館旁邊的覽車可以搭到駒嶽口山頂,可以看富士山也可以俯瞰整個蘆之湖。

Details

Name in Japanese
箱根園水族館
Postal Code
250-0522
Address
139 Motohakone, Hakonemachi, Ashigarashimogun, Kanagawa
Telephone
0460-83-1151 (Hakone-en)
Holiday
Open every day
Hours
9:00am-4:30pm (Last admission 4:00pm) *May change by season.
Admission
Adults: 1500 yen 4-year-old kids to elementary students: 750 yen
Directions
1) From Hakone Tozan Railway, Hakone-Yumoto Station, ride the Izu-Hakone Bus bound for Hakone-en for an hour and 5 min to the terminal, and walk for 1 min.
2) From Tomei Expressway, Atsugi Interchange, drive about 1 hour.
3) From Tomei Expressway, Gotemba Interchange, drive about 45 min.
Credit Cards
Accepted (PrinceCard, JCB, Visa, SAISON, DC, UC, Diners Club, American Express, NICOS, MC)
Official Website
Official Website (English)