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Take an Oita Kotsu bus bound for Beppu from JR Oita Station and get off at the Takasakiyama Shizen Dobutsuen-mae stop; it is right there. The journey takes about 25 minutes. From JR Beppu Station the same bus takes about 15 minutes.

There is parking, at 420 yen per standard car and 1,030 yen for a large coach. It may be shared with the adjacent Takasakiyama Natural Zoo.

Yes. The facility complies with the Heartful Building Law, and all areas can be used comfortably in a wheelchair. Barrier-free provision is in place.

The aquarium's theme is making friends with the animals, and it is very popular with families. Admission is charged from age 4 (1,000 yen); children aged 3 and under are free. There are plenty of hands-on areas such as the touch pool and Asobeach.

You can touch sea creatures such as rays, starfish and sea cucumbers directly. The area is popular with children and adults alike.

Yes. Umitamago and Takasakiyama Natural Zoo are adjacent and share the same car park. Many visitors see both in a single day.

Usual hours are 9:00-17:00. Hours may be extended during Golden Week and the summer holidays. It closes only about two days a year for maintenance, so it is open almost all year round. Please check the official website for the latest information.

There is an annual pass called the Umitama PASS. It costs 8,500 yen for adults, 5,000 yen for children and 3,600 yen for infants (aged 4 and over), and is valid for one year from the date of purchase. It is good value if you plan to visit repeatedly.

Adults (high school age and above) 3,000 yen, children (elementary and junior high school) 1,500 yen, infants (aged 4 and over) 1,000 yen, and seniors (aged 70 and over) 2,500 yen. Discounts for visitors with disabilities and for groups (20 or more) are also available. An annual pass, the Umitama PASS (8,500 yen for adults), is also sold.

The Umitama Performance is held three times a day. Dolphin performances, a walrus show and fish commentary at the large circulating tank are also offered. After the performance there is also a walrus meet-and-greet time.

In a large open space overlooking Beppu Bay, you can watch dolphins swimming freely at close range. You can also play on Umisanpo, art-style play equipment inspired by sea creatures. The area is built on the idea of animals and visitors sharing the same space.

3078-22 Uto, Kanzaki, Oita City, Oita Prefecture

Parking is available. Please check the official information for details.

Adults (high school age and above) 3,000 yen / children (elementary and junior high school) 1,500 yen / infants (aged 4 and over) 1,000 yen / seniors (aged 70 and over) 2,500 yen

Open almost every day, apart from about two days a year for maintenance.

9:00-17:00 (extended at certain times of year)

About 25 minutes from JR Oita Station on an Oita Kotsu bus bound for Beppu; get off at Takasakiyama Shizen Dobutsuen-mae and it is right there. About 15 minutes by bus from JR Beppu Station. About 25 minutes by car from Oita IC.