basic information

Umitamago is an attractive aquarium just outside of Beppu. Also known as "Oita Marine Palace", the aquarium recently underwent renovation works to be reopened as "Umitamago" in 2004.

Umitamago is a nicely done aquarium with interesting architecture and some displays that make you feel like being in a modern art museum rather than an aquarium. Animals living in Umitamago include seals, otters, dolphins, penguins and various fish.

A visit to Umitamago Aquarium is best combined with a visit to the nearby Takasakiyama Monkey Park.

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how to get there

Umitamago Aquarium can be reached in a 10 minute bus ride from central Beppu (Beppu Station or Beppu Kitahama). Get off at "Takasakiyama" bus stop.

The "Monkey Marine Ticket" for 2200 yen consists of a round trip from Beppu to the Umitamago Aquarium and admission to the aquarium and nearby Takasakiyama Monkey Park.

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hours and fees

Hours:	9:00 to 18:00 (until 21:00 on weekends and public holidays).
Closed:	Irregular closing days for maintenence
Admission:	1890 yen

travel community

Users who have been to Beppu: 224
Users who have been to Umitamago Aquarium: 22

4th of 4 most visited sights in Beppu.
329th of 509 most visited sights nationwide.

Rating by users:		mildly interesting (69/100, 11 votes)
Rating by staff:		interesting
Overall Rating:		interesting

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