Popular tourist destinations in Oita Prefecture
Tsukumi Dolphin Island
At Tsukumi Dolphin Island, which opened in 1990, you can watch a dolphin show and get up close with various marine creatures such as penguins and turtles. A hot place in Oita Prefecture, visited by about 1 million visitors every year! Make special memories here with dolphin shows, swimming with dolphins, and dolphin boat rides.
Collaboration with Oita Aquarium!
A place for dolphins
Tsukumi Dolphin Island was created through collaboration with Umitamago Aquarium, famous for being the world's largest aquarium, located in Oita City, Oita Prefecture. Because it is close to the sea, you can see dolphins swimming in the sea in its natural state. Enjoy a variety of activities, from free dolphin shows to various paid experience programs.
Nice to meet you, dolphin!
Instead of a show that you can watch from afar, I will introduce you to a variety of paid experiences that allow you to see dolphins up close.
1. Take a photo with a dolphin (500 yen per person)
2. Play with dolphins (2,000 yen per person)
3. Swim with dolphins (10,000 yen per person, advance reservation required)
4. Dolphin Adventure Boat (2,000 yen per boat for up to 5 people / includes dolphin food)
5. Dolphin feeding experience (500 yen)
address :
Umitama Experience Park Tsukumi Dolphin Island
2218-10 Youra, Tsukumi, Oita 879-2683 Japan
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operating time :
everyday
10:00 AM - 16:00 PM
*Please refer to the official website for operating hours and holidays.
way to come :
Bus ( Seiho Line)
Take the bus at Tsukumi Station and get off at Tsukumi Dolphin Island, takes about 40 minutes.
2218-10 Youra, Tsukumi, Oita 879-2683 일본