Epson Aquarium @ Shinagawa: July 24, 2010

The aquariums develope rapidly in Tokyo (and other parts of Japan). We can expect more interesting experiences every year than before. That is why I sometimes visit aquariums.

Today, I visited Epson Aqua Studio in Shinagawa. The aquarium is only 5 minutes walk from Shinagawa Station. It opened in 2005 and it is Tokyo’s newest aquarium.

The dolphin pool is especially popular.

The dolphins showed excellent performances. They jumped high. They lifted their trainers up to the air. The trainers enjoyed surfing over the dolphins’ backs and forwarded moved forward more than 15 meters.

More than 70% of 1350 seats were full. Children and families looked so happy.

At the Sea Lion’s pool, the sea lions showed funny performances.

They received the rings thrown from the audience seats. They held fans and dolls on their noses. They waved their hand to say (?) good-bye.

There is a 20 meter-long tunnel which goes under a huge water tank. I could see sharks, rays and other fishes swimming over me.


Map: Epson Shinagawa Aqua Stadium