Shibukawa Marine Aquarium February Interaction Day "Seal Interaction Experience" (This event has ended)

February's interaction day is "Seal Interaction Experience"

See the seals up close! Touch them! Feel their charm!
You can also listen to lectures by zookeepers and take photos with the seals!

We look forward to your participation!


■Dates: Every Sunday (1st, 8th, 13th, 22nd)
■Event time:
Morning session: Registration begins at 10:30, starts at 11:00 Afternoon session: Registration begins at 13:30, starts at 14:00 ■Participation fee: 300 yen per person. Children under 5 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. ■Capacity: 30 people per session ■Reservations: Reservations are not accepted as it is first come, first served on the day.
■Reception location: Exhibition Hall 3

[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
February 1, 2026 (Sun) - February 22, 2026 (Sun)
Event time
Every Sunday (1st, 8th, 13th, 22nd)
①11am~
②From 14:00
Location
Shibukawa Marine Aquarium
address
2-6-1 Shibukawa, Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture
access
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