Marinepia Matsushima Aquarium

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マリンピア松島水族館

This historic aquarium, damaged by tsunami, was a key Matsushima attraction.

Marinepia Matsushima Aquarium — Kinori Public domain resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

Japan's second oldest aquarium, opened in 1927.
Operated by Sendai Kyuko Co. Ltd. from 1969.
A major tourist facility in Matsushima Town.
Closed permanently on May 10, 2015.

What to see

Exhibited sunfish, sea otters, and orcas.
The site is now Matsushima Rikyu, opened in 2020.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Area: Matsushima, Miyagi
Official site: www.marinepia.co.jp
Phone: (022) 354-2020
Opening hours: 8:30-19:00 (May 1-May 10), last admission 30 min before closing
Admission: Adults (high school students and older) 1,400 yen
Getting there: Matsushima-Kaigan Station — about 1 min on foot (0.1 km)

Hours and admission taken from the official site on 30 July 2026. Nearest station calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors; walking time is a straight-line estimate. Check before you travel.

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