Mysterious Creatures of the Deep Sea
What better place to build an aquarium for deep sea creatures than by Suruga Bay, Japan’s deepest bay with a maximum depth of 2,500 m? The Numazu Deep Sea Aquarium is the world’s first museum centered on deep sea species that live more than 200 m below the sea surface.
The museum is best known for its three taxidermy specimens and two frozen specimens of coelacanth, a so-called “living fossil.” Other popular exhibits include a tank dedicated to organisms that inhabit Suruga Bay and a deep sea “planetarium” showcasing mesmerizing bioluminescent species. There is also a museum shop with toys, accessories, confectionary and other delightful souvenirs, all with a deep sea theme.
The museum is best known for its three taxidermy specimens and two frozen specimens of coelacanth, a so-called “living fossil.” Other popular exhibits include a tank dedicated to organisms that inhabit Suruga Bay and a deep sea “planetarium” showcasing mesmerizing bioluminescent species. There is also a museum shop with toys, accessories, confectionary and other delightful souvenirs, all with a deep sea theme.
| Address | 〒410-0845 静岡県沼津市千本港町83 |
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| Telephone Number | 055-954-0606（Numazu Deep Sea Aquarium） |
| Open | 10:00-18:00 (last entry 30 minutes before closing) *Subject to change in summer, winter and peak periods. |
| Closures | None (with occasional exceptions for maintenance work) |
| Price | 1,600 yen for high school-aged visitors and above (1,400 for groups) 800 yen for elementary and junior high school students (600 for groups) 400 yen for infants (aged 4 and above) (300 for groups) |
| Access | Approx. 15 minutes by bus from JR Numazu Station. Get off at Numazu Port. Approx. 25 minutes' drive from the Numazu IC on the Tomei Expressway or the Nagaizumi-Numazu IC on the Shin-Tomei Expressway. |
| Car Park | None available at the aquarium. (Please use one of the paid parking lots nearby.) |
| Remarks | ・No pets allowed. ・No food or drink inside. ・Two wheelchairs available. (Free, reservation required) |
