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World Freshwater Aquarium

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Themed around "the freshwater fish of the Kiso Sansen-Nagara River and the world, from the source to the mouth of the river", this is a rare aquarium that reproduces the natural environment, with a focus on freshwater fish. You can encounter not only familiar tropical fish, but also rare fish that are rarely seen.

Features & How to Enjoy

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Highlights

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Gathering of Freshwater Fish from Around the World! An Unmissable Exhibition

The World Freshwater Aquarium is a facility that exhibits freshwater fish collected from around the world. You can see creatures from various rivers such as the Amazon, Nile, and Mekong. In particular, you can also see rare freshwater creatures such as freshwater dolphins and freshwater peacock bass. There are also exhibits where you can learn about the ecology and environment of freshwater fish. Why not have a valuable experience of seeing freshwater fish from around the world all at once?

Point 2

Get up Close and Personal with Capybaras! Popular Experience Program

At the World Freshwater Aquarium, the "Capybara Munch Munch Time" where you can interact with cute capybaras is very popular. You can watch the capybaras eat grass and grind their food with their teeth right in front of you. However, advance reservations are required to participate. There is also a petting corner where you can learn about freshwater fish while interacting with them. Let's learn about freshwater creatures through this experience program that the whole family can enjoy.

Point 3

Limited Time Only! Unique Exhibits

The World Freshwater Aquarium inside the aquarium showcases various themed tanks for a limited time. For example, in "Sakura Sakura! Cherry Blossom-Colored Fish," you can see fish resembling cherry blossom petals swimming in a tank with cherry blossoms as the theme. The content of the exhibits varies depending on the time of your visit. There are also experiential events held depending on the season, so be sure to check the website in advance.

Point 4

Recommended for Touring Tourist Spots in Gifu Prefecture

In Gifu Prefecture, where the World Freshwater Aquarium is located, there are many tourist spots such as Shirakawa-go, Gero Onsen, and cormorant fishing on the Nagara River. Among them, the World Freshwater Aquarium is one of the tourist spots that families can enjoy together. There are also other tourist spots in the area, such as the River Environment Pleasure Park and Aioi-yama Park. When touring tourist spots in Gifu Prefecture, it's a good idea to visit the World Freshwater Aquarium as well.

Point 5

Aquarium Enjoyable for All Generations

The World Freshwater Aquarium is an aquarium enjoyable for all generations. The facility is designed to be barrier-free, allowing those in wheelchairs or with mobility issues to enjoy the exhibits with peace of mind. Convenient facilities and services such as multipurpose restrooms and free rentals of wheelchairs and strollers are also available. This barrier-free aquarium is friendly to all and even allows guide dogs, hearing dogs, and assistance dogs to accompany their owners. It's the perfect spot for tourism and outings.

Access

20 Minutes by Car from Kiso River

The World Freshwater Aquarium is an aquarium located a 20-minute taxi ride from JR Kiso River Station. It's also possible to visit by bus from JR Kasamatsu Station. In that case, you can get there on foot from the Kasamatsu Kawashima Line "River Environment Park" bus stop. If you're coming by car, it's about a 30-minute drive from the center of Gifu via the national highway, or about 10 minutes from Gifu City via the general road from Gifu IC. There are parking lots at the central, west, and east entrances, so be sure to park your car there.

Basic Information

	Address	1453 Kawashima Kasada-cho, Kakamigahara-shi, Gifu 501-6021, Japan, inside the River Environment Pleasure Park
	Business Hours	A world-class freshwater fish aquarium that we can be proud of both domestically and internationally.
	TEL	0586-89-8200
	Web Site	https://aquatotto.com/

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