Rows of Fish Specimens in a Former Sake Brewery, Including Japan's Largest Manta Ray
About this spot
A museum utilizing a former sake brewery with white-walled earthen warehouse architecture, affectionately known as the 'Fish Specimen Aquarium.' The interior displays an array of fish specimens in various sizes, creating a unique exhibition space that might be called an aquarium without water. Most impressive is the massive manta ray specimen said to be Japan's largest, which is truly awe-inspiring. Meeting face-to-face with ocean giants like great white sharks is an experience only possible with preserved specimens. Learning anew about the shapes and forms of the fish you savored at lunch will deepen your appreciation for the bounty of Sakaiminato's sea. A perfect intellectual detour during your food-tasting adventure.
Tips
Free parking available. Indoor exhibits mean weather is not a concern. For those wanting to take photos, early afternoon when fewer visitors are present is recommended.
Best time to visit
About 1 hour. After lunch, the museum is calm and you can engage one-on-one with each specimen
Access & map
684-0016 Tottori Prefecture, Sakaiminato City, Hana-cho 8-1
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