also called Aquarium Asamushi, is an aquarium in the Asamushi area of Aomori, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. Overlooking Mutsu Bay, it is the northernmost aquarium in Honshū. It is also the largest general aquarium in the Tōhoku region. It keeps and displays 11,000 marine organisms, including those from Aomori Prefecture's abundant marine resources and over 500 species of rare aquatic animals from around the world.
History
The Asamushi Aquarium was founded in 1922 by the Biology Department of the School of Sciences of Tōhoku Imperial University. The facilities were completely rebuilt in 1983 and have a total area of . The aquarium is currently operated by the Aomori prefectural government.
Exhibits
The warm and cold water exhibits at the aquarium (a total of 45 tanks containing of water) feature marine animals such as sea otters, sea lions, seals, penguins, and dolphins. The dolphin show tank is the largest in the facility and holds . The seawater tank on the first floor includes a acrylic tunnel for viewing the inhabitants from underneath.
First floor
Amphibian display
Seawater tank (tunnel tank) Warm water creatures (tropical tank) Marine life Cold water creatures Rare fresh water creatures Delfino gift shop
Second Floor
Tropical rainforest display
Environmental "touch tank" Dolphin show pool Dolphins
Notes
External links
Aquaria in Japan
Tourist attractions in Aomori Prefecture
Buildings and structures in Aomori Prefecture
Aomori (city)