Kagoshima City Aquarium
Kagoshima Prefecture · Japan
There are other attractions including events to learn about dolphins and the diet of whale sharks, harbor seals and electric eels.
Contents
7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation3:11
Welcome to the Kagoshima City Aquarium, also known locally as Io World. As your narrator, I invite you to embark on a journey that explores the diverse and fascinating marine ecosystems of southern Japan. …
Listen in the app2The Kuroshio Tank: Giants of the Black Current3:15
Standing before the Kuroshio Tank, one is immediately struck by the sheer scale of the display. This 82-foot-wide tank holds 1,500 tons of seawater, creating a window into the open ocean. …
Listen in the app3Sea of Nansei Islands: Tropical Splendor3:08
Transitioning from the deep blue of the open ocean, we arrive at the Sea of Nansei Islands exhibit. This section focuses on the chain of islands stretching south from Kagoshima toward Okinawa. …
Listen in the app4Deep Sea of Kagoshima: Life in the Volcanic Abyss2:58
We now descend, metaphorically, into the Deep Sea of Kagoshima. This is perhaps the most scientifically intriguing part of the aquarium. …
Listen in the app5The Dolphin Pool and Training Sessions2:59
We move now to the more dynamic and vocal world of the Dolphin Pool. Here, you can witness the incredible intelligence and agility of bottlenose dolphins. …
Listen in the app6Kagoshima Waters: The Local Catch3:04
The final major section of our tour focuses on the 'Kagoshima Waters' specifically. This area is dedicated to the fish and invertebrates that are most familiar to the local people, many of which are staples of the regional…
Listen in the app7Closing2:57
Our journey through the Kagoshima City Aquarium has taken us from the sun-drenched surface of the harbor to the volcanic vents of the deep sea. I hope that this experience has deepened your understanding of the incredible…
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What is Kagoshima City Aquarium?
Kagoshima City Aquarium is a place in Kagoshima Prefecture · Japan with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Kagoshima Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Total length | 21 min 32 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 31.5961, 130.5647 |
| Last updated |
