About a one-minute walk from JR Kurashiki Station, “Tenmaya Aquarium” is being held at Tenmaya Kurashiki from March 26 to May 8, 2022. I went to see the cute and unusual creatures.
Admission is 600 yen for children and 900 yen for adults, including tax.
Since I visited on a weekday during spring break, most of the visitors were children from babies to around the lower grades of elementary school, accompanied by their guardians.
The venue was dimly lit throughout, and it was heartwarming to see some small children crying because they were scared.
Aquariums and cages were spaced along the walls, each containing one kind of creature.
A total of 23 kinds of creatures were on display that day.
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Cute and quirky creatures
Here are some creatures that were popular with the children, as well as a few that I was glad to see.
Clownfish
Since they look like Nemo from the animated film “Finding Nemo,” many parents and children were happily watching them and saying, “It’s Nemo!”
They swim freely around the aquarium, their bodies brightly colored.
Acacia crab
A boy was watching intently, apparently fascinated by the unusual large crab, about 60 centimeters long, with long legs.
It slowly moves its legs inside the aquarium and walks sideways.
Meerkat
This was the creature that captured my heart the most that day.
I think it was also the most popular with the children.
After seeing everything, I spotted several families returning to the meerkats.
Their characteristic upright stance on two legs was incredibly cute.
They darted around inside the cage.
Ping-pong pearl goldfish
Fish shaped like ping-pong balls floated and swam slowly.
Their bodies looked unusual, as if the goldfish had been inflated.
Their large, round black eyes were another distinctive feature.
Redtail catfish
This large catfish has a characteristically catfish-like face and whiskers.
Because it was large and did not move much, it seemed easier to observe than the other creatures, and children had gathered around it.
Angora rabbit
It is a rabbit with long, fluffy fur that makes you want to reach out and touch it.
I watched it for a while, but its fur was so long that I couldn't see its face.
Watching it eagerly munch on grass was soothing.
From the Writer
I visited Tenmaya Aquarium with the excitement of wanting to see unusual creatures that I don't often get to see.
I was able to observe many creatures I had never seen or even heard of before, and I think I had a satisfying time.
The distinctive, cute creatures lifted my spirits and made for a pleasant change of pace.
I also received a coupon that could be used at Tenmaya Kurashiki when I entered, and was delighted by the unexpected perk.
Why not consider Tenmaya Aquarium as one option for a little outing?
Tenmaya Aquarium details
| Name | Tenmaya Aquarium |
|---|---|
| Dates | March 26 to May 8, 2022 |
| Location | 4F Tenmaya Kurashiki, 1-7-1 Achi, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Admission (tax included) | Children (ages 3 to 6th grade) 600 yen *Free for children aged 2 and under Adults (junior high school students and older) 900 yen) |
| Website | Tenmaya Kurashiki | Tenmaya Aquarium |
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