“Marine World - Uminonakamichi" is located in Fukuoka City, which lies in the Kyushu region. It was opened in 1989 in the "Cultural Resort Area" of the nationally operated Uminonakamichi Seaside Park. This aquarium focuses on the aquatic life of Tsushima's warm current. We exhibit various organisms which inhabit the subtropical area around Amami Oshima, the temperate zone offshore Kyushu Island to the Sanin region, and the subartic area around Hokkaido in conjunction with the Japan current from south to north. The largest water tank, which holds 2,000 gallons of water, is for dolphin and sea lion shows. A panoramic water tank (Depth: 7 m, amount of water: 1400 gallons) is home to more than 120 sharks of 20 different kinds. There are over 70 large and small water tanks, including an outdoor whale pool (Diameter: 13m Depth: 15m, Water amount: 720 gallons).

A variety of marine life await to entertain you at "Marine World- Uminonakamichi". We offer fun exhibits with easy and simple explanations. You can enjoy our exciting shows; the dolphin and sea lion shows, live aqua show at the large panoramic tank, home of the amazingly big sharks.

Hands-on programs are prepared for you to explore marine life. We have well equipped educational facilities, such as a lecture hall and science labs are also well equipped.

This aquarium is surrounded by the ocean and flourishes because of it. Fukuoka, an international city, which has a unique history and culture can provide you with various information on aquatic organisms.