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Wakayama Museum

Taiji Whale Museum

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くじらの博物館

Explore whale ecology and whaling history, and see live dolphins at this unique museum.

Taiji Whale Museum
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What it is

  • A museum dedicated to whales and whaling.
  • Opened in 1969.
  • Exhibits over 1000 items on whale ecology and whaling.

What to see

  • Various whale skeleton specimens.
  • Life-sized model of a right whale.
  • Replica of a blue whale skeleton.
  • Oceanarium with dolphins and fish.
  • Natural pool for dolphin shows and interactions.

Getting there

  • Accessible by bus from JR Taiji Station.
  • Accessible by sightseeing boat from JR Kiikatsuura Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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