Shibukawa Marine Aquarium "Seal Interaction Experience"
December's interaction day is "Seal Interaction Experience"
See the seals up close and touch them!
Learn about the anatomy of a seal while actually interacting with it!
There will also be a lecture by the zookeepers and the opportunity to take photos with the seals!
We look forward to your participation.
<Dates> Every Sunday (7th, 14th, 21st, 28th)
Event time: Morning session: 10:30am - Registration
Starts at 11:00 AM Afternoon session starts at 1:30 PM Reception begins
Registration begins at 2:00 PM. Participation fee: 300 yen per person. Children under 5 must be accompanied by a guardian. Capacity: 30 people per session.
[Important] To ensure the safety of our guests and the seals, you will not be able to participate if any of the following apply to you. Even if you do not fall under any of the following categories, we reserve the right to refuse your participation if our staff determines that safety cannot be ensured. We ask for your understanding.
- Children who cannot walk on their own (You cannot enter the pool while holding a child)
・People wearing high heels or other slippery shoes ・People wearing skirts or other clothing that makes it difficult to move ・People who do not follow the instructions of the zookeepers
Other things to note: Seals are wild animals. They may bite if they feel threatened. If they bite you, it will hurt a lot (T_T)
To ensure your safety, please follow the instructions of the zookeepers during the experience.
The event will proceed even in light rain (may be canceled in heavy rain). Umbrellas are not allowed in the pool. If it rains on the day, please only participate if you don't mind getting wet.
basic information
- Date
- December 7, 2025 (Sun) - December 28, 2025 (Sun)
- Event time
- Every Sunday (7th, 14th, 21st, 28th)
Morning session: 10:30am - Reception
Starts at 11:00 AM Afternoon session starts at 1:30 PM Reception begins
Reception starts from 14:00
- Location
- Shibukawa Marine Aquarium
- address
- Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture
- access
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- train
- From Okayama Station (JR Uno Line to Uno Station) 50 minutes to Uno Station. From Uno Station, take the express bus for 20 minutes.
- bus
- From Okayama Station, take the express bus (bound for Setouchi Marine Hotel) to Setouchi Marine Hotel, approximately 70 minutes
- car
- About 70 minutes from Okayama city
- parking
- 500 cars. *Fee: 100 yen per hour (maximum 1,000 yen per day) *Discounts available for visitors to the museum.
- Official and related sites
- Shibukawa Marine Aquarium
- inquiry
- 0863-81-8111
Access Map
The poster of this event

Tamano City Tourism Association
- 706-0002
Okayama Prefecture Tamano City Chikko 1-1-3 Industrial Promotion Building 1F -
- TEL 0863-21-3486
- FAX 0863-32-3331





































