Ise Sea Paradise is an aquarium near Ise’s ‘Meoto Iwa’ (Married Couple Rocks), said to be a symbol of matchmaking. This aquarium is a true ‘Sea Kingdom’! If you want to enjoy seeing sea lions, walrus, seals and sea lions, this is the aquarium for you!
Contents
- Many events to help visitors engage with sea creatures
- In the ‘Fish Pavilion’, handmade sign boards help you make a lot of discoveries!
- Experience the feeling of lying on the bottom of the sea!
- Interact with guinea pigs and rabbits
- Don’t forget to pick up a souvenir from Ise
- Getting here
- Admission Tickets, Price
- Opening Hours & Calendar
- Official websit
- FAQs
- Explore 120 aquariums in Japan!
Many events to help visitors engage with sea creatures
There are many events with funny names such as ‘Husband and wife sea lion time’, ‘Walrus strolling time’, ‘The otter and his claw’ and more. There are some paid events where you can put a seal on your lap or give signals to the sea lions as if you are a trainer!
In the ‘Fish Pavilion’, handmade sign boards help you make a lot of discoveries!
This exhibition comes together due to the efforts of the breeding staff. The handmade signage boards will help you to make some really surprising discoveries! The sawfish, a type of ray that lives in Japan, has been bred here! There are other types of rays in a touch corner so be sure to take a look.
Experience the feeling of lying on the bottom of the sea!
In the ‘Underwater relaxation hall’ you can relax on a sofa and take a nap! You can observe the largest tank in this aquarium from this area and really relax. It really feels like you are taking a nap on the bottom of the ocean.
Interact with guinea pigs and rabbits
Small children will love experiencing the fluffy warmth of a guinea pigs or rabbit here. In this aquarium, there is the chance to engage with these creatures. Yes, it might be an aquarium, but it is also nice to have the chance to hold a fluffy animal.
Don’t forget to pick up a souvenir from Ise
They sell souvenirs from Ise here such as red bean sweets, snacks made from local shrimp and udon. This aquarium is located right near the sea and there are lots of interesting souvenirs here made from the local seafood.
Getting here
| Address | 580 Futamicho E, 519-0602, Mie Prefecture |
| ☎ | 0596-42-1760 |
| Access | The aquarium direction page (Japanese) |
Access Map
Admission Tickets, Price
| Fees | General | One-year pass |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | 1,600 yen | 4,000 yen |
| Child (Primary & middle school student) | 800 yen | 2,000 yen |
| Child (Ages 3+) | 400 yen | — |
| Senior (Ages 65+) | 1,400 yen | — |
Opening Hours & Calendar
| Hours | |
|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | |
| Days closed | Open throughout the year. There may be a temporary closure for maintenance in December. |
Official websit
FAQs
Nursing Lounge
The aquarium has a nursing room for babies.
Coin lockers
The aquarium has a coin-operated lockers.
Baby stroller rental service
Deposit 1,000 yen (Refundable upon return)
Wheelchair rental service
Deposit 1,000 yen (Refundable upon return)
