Io World Kagoshima City Aquarium Dolphin Waterway
(イルカ水路(いおワールドかごしま水族館))
Admission to the Dolphin Waterway is free, so feel free to stop by while out on a stroll.
The Dolphin Waterway is a specially maintained 275 meter waterway that flows into the Kagoshima aquarium.
Dolphins can swim out from their pool into the waterway freely.
The area is divided into a northern area, central area, and southern area by roads and footbridges.
The southern area is a few minutes walk from the neighboring Dolphin Port outdoor shopping complex.
Dolphin training sessions in the Dolphin Waterway, which each last about 10 minutes, can be viewed three times a day.
* Events are subject to change or cancellation due to sea and dolphin conditions.
Basic Information
Address | 892-0814 鹿児島県鹿児島市本港新町4 |
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Telephone Number | 099-226-2233(いおワールドかごしま水族館) |
Business Days/ Hours | Business Hours Weekdays Business Hours [Time] 10:30am Business Hours [Notes] 12:30~, 14:30~ Business Hours National HolidaysWeekends Business Hours [Time] 11:30am Business Hours [Notes] 13:30~, 15:00~ |
Fee | Free ¥0 |
Directions | The Dolphin Waterway runs right next to Io World Kagoshima City Aquarium Kagoshima City Tram (both lines): 8 min walk from the Suizokukanguchi stopKagoshima City Bus: Get off at the Kagoshimasuizokukanmae stop (Lines 16-2, 25, and 26 from the East 4-6 stops at Kagoshima Chuo Station) |
Website | Visit Japanese Website |
Notes | 【Monday-Friday】10:30 / 12:30 / 14:30 【Saturdays/Sundays/Holidays】11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00 |