One of the world's largest freshwater fish aquariums! Learn about the creatures of the Kiso Three Rivers and Nagara River, from source to mouth, from various perspectives.
Overview
Aqua-Toto Gifu, one of the world's largest freshwater fish aquariums, is located in the Kiso River Environmental Park in Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture. It showcases freshwater fish from the source to the mouth of the Kiso Three Rivers and Nagara River, as well as various freshwater species from around the globe. The aquarium offers an immersive experience, like taking an underwater journey. The Amazon River area, in particular, is home to impressive fish including giant pirarucus, sharp-toothed piranhas, and electric eels. The "Clear Stream Touch Pool," where visitors can interact with fish inhabiting the Nagara River, is incredibly popular with children. The aquarium also features "Kiso Three Rivers Nagara River, Kiso River, and Ibi River: Abundant Waterside Kiso Three Rivers Oasis," an exhibit dedicated to educating visitors about the creatures and biodiversity of the Kiso Three Rivers. Aqua-Toto Gifu is a fun and educational aquarium for all ages, representing a significant landmark in Gifu Prefecture.
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Basic Information
Address
1453 Kawashima Kasada-cho, Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan (Located within the Kiso River Environmental Park) Search for tourist attractions in Gifu
Access
Highway: Directly accessible from Kawashima Parking Area Highway Oasis on the Tokai Hokuriku Expressway.
Approximately 10 minutes from Gifu-Kagamihara Interchange on the Tokai Hokuriku Expressway via regular roads.
Approximately 10 minutes from Ichinomiya-Kisogawa Interchange on the Tokai Hokuriku Expressway via regular roads.
Public Transportation: Take the Gifu Bus Kasamatsu-Kawashima Line from Kasamatsu Station on the Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line, and get off at the "Kassen Kankyou Rakuen" bus stop.
Take the Kakamigahara City Fureai Bus Kawashima Line from Naga Station on the JR Takayama Main Line, or Shin Naga Station/Kakamigahara City Office Station on the Meitetsu Kakamigahara Line, and get off at the "Kassen Kankyou Rakuen" bus stop.
Approximately 15-minute taxi ride from Kiso-gawa Station on the JR Tokaido Main Line. Show route
Op.Hours
Weekdays: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Weekends and Holidays: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Cld.Days
None (Open year-round).
Closed only if the entire Kagawa Environmental Park is closed. May be temporarily closed for facility inspections.
Fee
General Admission Prices
Individual Single Entry Ticket: Adult ¥1,780, High school/Junior high school student ¥1,400, Elementary school student ¥900, Preschooler (3 years and older) ¥500.
Discounted Individual Single Entry Ticket: Senior (65 years and older) ¥1,390. Disabled: Adult ¥770, High school/Junior high school student ¥570, Elementary school student ¥390, Preschooler ¥190.
Group Rates (20 or more people, per person):
Adult ¥1,430, High school/Junior high school student ¥1,120, Elementary school student ¥720, Preschooler ¥400.
Annual Passport:
Adult ¥3,560, High school/Junior high school student ¥2,800, Elementary school student ¥1,800, Preschooler (3 years and older) ¥1,000.
INFO
Free parking available.
Easily accessible from the expressway.