Yamagata · Permanent cultural facility
Kamo Aquarium, Tsuruoka
Drift with jellyfish in a huge round tank, then look into their tiny early lives through microscopes. Kamo pairs a quiet visual experience with a closer look at jellyfish care and research.
What to see
- The five-metre Jellyfish Dream Theater and varied jellyfish exhibits.
- Microscope and monitor displays in the Micro Aquarium, plus animals of Shonai’s rivers and coast.
JR Tsuruoka Station → your visit
- Take a Shonai Kotsu bus for Yunohama Onsen via Kamo, about 40 minutes, and alight at Kamo Suizokukan. The Zenpoji route does not stop at the aquarium.
- There is no direct public transport from Shonai Airport; bus journeys transfer at Tsuruoka Station. A taxi takes about 20 minutes. Address: 657-1 Okubo, Imaizumi, Tsuruoka.
Closures & important conditions
No regular closing day. The official FAQ allows winter maintenance closures announced in advance. No specific additional winter 2026–27 closure dates were found in the checked important-notices list; this is not a guarantee of uninterrupted future opening.
- Older tourism listings still show the previous JPY 1,000 adult price; use the current operator’s JPY 1,500 rate.
- Re-entry after a long absence is not allowed. Ask reception even if briefly returning to your car.
Plan your visit
Checked: 2026-11-07 · a facility guide, not a dated festival listing
Hours & admission arrangements
09:00–17:00; last entry 16:00. Shops and food outlets have separate hours.
The checked guide does not require advance booking for ordinary individual admission. Advance tickets do not bypass the entry queue. School-group fee exemptions require an advance application.
- Admission per person, tax included: JPY 1,500 general admission, JPY 500 elementary/junior-high students, preschool children free. Groups of 10 or more, excluding preschool children from the headcount, pay JPY 1,350 / JPY 450.
- With a disability certificate: JPY 500 general admission or JPY 200 schoolchildren, plus one assistant free. Mirairo ID is not accepted.
What still needs checking
- Future winter maintenance dates, same-day keeper-talk times and advance-ticket cancellation/refund terms were not confirmed.
Official sources & photographs
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Access to individual areas, exhibits and activities can vary by day.
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