Place to visit
Shikoku Aquarium, Japan: what it is and when to go
Shikoku Aquarium is a zoo in kagawa, Japan (四国水族館) (Takamatsu). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is February to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 43. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Zoo in kagawa, Japan · With kids, Wildlife
- Local name
- 四国水族館
- Where
- Japan · 769-0201, 宇多津町, 香川県
- Best time
- February to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- KIX Osaka, 133 km as the crow flies
- Website
- shikoku-aquarium.jp
- Coordinates
- 34.31232, 133.80783
What it is and where
Shikoku Aquarium is a zoo in kagawa, Japan (四国水族館) (Takamatsu). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Takamatsu, where this site lists 72 more places to see, 22 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 34.31232, 133.80783; the nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX, Osaka), 133 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in Japan. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Shikoku Aquarium is February to May and October to November.
- JanPossible9:57
- FebBest time10:46
- MarBest time11:45
- AprBest time12:52
- MayBest time13:47
- JunPossible14:17
- JulPossible14:05
- AugPossible13:17
- SepPossible12:12
- OctBest time11:07
- NovBest time10:10
- DecPossible9:43
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 43. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | February to May and October to November | December to January and June to September |
| Wildlife | April to May and October | November to March and June to September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Shikoku Aquarium has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Japan
To enter Japan there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport covering your whole stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Japan checklist. Currency: Japanese yen (JPY); plugs: Type A and B · 100 V · 50/60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 119 ambulance and fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Shikoku Pilgrimage 77th Dōryūji - 78th GōshōjiHiking2.6 km
- Marugame Genichiro-Inokuma Museum of Contemporary ArtMuseum in Marugame, Kagawa, Japan2.7 km
- Marugame CastleCastle in Japan3.0 km
- Shikoku Pilgrimage 78th Gōshōji - 79th TennōjiHiking4.2 km
- Nakazu Banshō-enGardens in Marugame, Kagawa, Japan4.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Japan guide.
More in Japan: With kids
- Tokyo Disneyland: theme park in Japan, owned by The Oriental Land Company
- Universal Studios Japan: theme park in Osaka, Japan
- Ueno Zoo: zoo in Tokyo, Japan
- Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium: aquarium in Okinawa, Japan
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan: aquarium in Osaka, Japan
- Jigokudani Monkey Park: hot springs area with large population of wild snow monkeys
Every Japan place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Shikoku Aquarium?
It is a zoo in kagawa, Japan (四国水族館 in the local language). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Shikoku Aquarium?
February to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 43.
How do you get to Shikoku Aquarium?
The nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX), 133 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Japan is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Japan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Shikoku Pilgrimage 77th Dōryūji - 78th Gōshōji, Marugame Genichiro-Inokuma Museum of Contemporary Art, Marugame Castle. The rest is in the Japan guide.
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