Kamogawa Sea World
Kamogawa Sea World
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【Kamogawa Sea World to Hold Complementary Discount Campaign for Foreign Nationals】 Kamogawa Sea World will conduct a foreign national complementary discount campaign from Friday, February 1 to Thursday, February 28, 2019. Visitors presenting a non-Japanese passport will receive a 50% discount on their admission fees.
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Juntasinee
Bangkok, Thailand304 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
I always visit zoo and Sea World in many places. More than getting knowledge, I wish the fee I pay will help the places having income to take good care of the animals they have and help in conservation their species.
For Kamogawa Sea World, overall area is nice. It is located at the beach front so you could walk on the beach from the parking lot. The exhibition and how to present knowledge are good. There are many shows of animal, it is fun to watch. I experienced of taking picture with the smiling seal by purchasing activity ticket after the show. I had lunch at the Restaurant Ocean which there are windows that could see killer whale underwater. It is good experience that I could see how they swim and react to each other.
But I found out from watching them that they were trying to find small piece of fish flowing in the water and eat them. They are hungry. After showing, I saw the whale tried to ask more food from the trainer but he didn't give them. I know that while showing, they will get reward from the trainer and that may cause them to limit their food but it is a kind of forcing and torture them. Seeing them swimming, they were not happy like when they were acting in showing time. In my opinion, just having them for knowledge and raising sense of preservation for visitors but no showing is the best.
For Kamogawa Sea World, overall area is nice. It is located at the beach front so you could walk on the beach from the parking lot. The exhibition and how to present knowledge are good. There are many shows of animal, it is fun to watch. I experienced of taking picture with the smiling seal by purchasing activity ticket after the show. I had lunch at the Restaurant Ocean which there are windows that could see killer whale underwater. It is good experience that I could see how they swim and react to each other.
But I found out from watching them that they were trying to find small piece of fish flowing in the water and eat them. They are hungry. After showing, I saw the whale tried to ask more food from the trainer but he didn't give them. I know that while showing, they will get reward from the trainer and that may cause them to limit their food but it is a kind of forcing and torture them. Seeing them swimming, they were not happy like when they were acting in showing time. In my opinion, just having them for knowledge and raising sense of preservation for visitors but no showing is the best.
Written March 1, 2020
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Lili775677026
Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic87 contributions
Aug 2017
I was traveling from Kashiwa, with JR pass it was qite easy and cheap, the journey took me aprox. 2,5 hrs. I get off at station Awa-Kamogawa and there I caugth a bus to Sea World which runs every 30 min, and is free. You can´t miss the bus, or be afraid you will not find it, because it has whales pictures on it.
The Sea World is amazing! I was there at Monday - so not so much people was there. You can easily see all atractions in less than 3hrs, Then you can bus some nice souvenirs or have a lunch in some of bistro or restaurants by the ocean with nice view.
About the main attraction - whales - the show is incredible and I can highly recommand to see it twice. Once from the top of arena and once from the buttom. Don´t be silly and buy rain coat! Otherwise you will be completely wet :D Like, totally :D It was more than exciting. Show was great, funny and full of positive energy.
The Sea World is amazing! I was there at Monday - so not so much people was there. You can easily see all atractions in less than 3hrs, Then you can bus some nice souvenirs or have a lunch in some of bistro or restaurants by the ocean with nice view.
About the main attraction - whales - the show is incredible and I can highly recommand to see it twice. Once from the top of arena and once from the buttom. Don´t be silly and buy rain coat! Otherwise you will be completely wet :D Like, totally :D It was more than exciting. Show was great, funny and full of positive energy.
Written September 12, 2017
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NathanSison
Manila, Manila, Philippines148 contributions
Oct 2014 • Family
The killer whale show alone will definitely make your ticket all worth it. Such a magical place that will definitely give spectators life lessons on protecting the ocean in general to save and preserve marine animal lives.
Written October 28, 2014
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grupelle
Chiba-shi, Chiba, Japan82 contributions
Apr 2021 • Friends
The concrete pens weren’t so clean and in my opinion it’s sad to see these cetaceans which were forcefully taken from the wild in Taiji, trained to perform for humans. Some had what appeared to have bruises and were fed dead fish each time they successfully performed a trick. I don’t think I can honestly support such entertainment. But there are families with kids who seem happy enough.
Written April 29, 2021
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simon-chef-uk
Norwich, UK11 contributions
Watch the documentary 'black fish' before considering a vist here so can be fully aware of the abuse and torture of truly you will be party if you support such a vile organisation.
Written April 30, 2014
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NinaG79Djk
london51 contributions
Jun 2014 • Solo
Terrible place to go to - would not recommend it to anyone - consider an alternative activity like an ecofriendly boat tour.
Written August 14, 2014
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Ted Barrera
Sydney, Australia155 contributions
Feb 2013 • Couples
This aquarium, while being one of the only aquariums in Japan to feature orcas (killer whales) is a far cry from the Sea Worlds overseas. The facilities look extremely run down and poorly maintained, the animals seem to have fungal infections and growths on them (even the Sun Fish mascot, in its own private tank, had serious mouth rot), and the food is expensive (as is to be expected I suppose. Never been to a theme park with cheap food.) The drive out from Tokyo is also long and expensive. My advice, skip this one and go to Hakkeijima Sea Paradise instead. Much closer to Tokyo with much better facilities and healthier, happier looking animals.
Written February 18, 2013
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Haseeb B
Birmingham, UK84 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
Getting there:
You need to go to the Kesei Bus station which is located immediately behind the Tokyo metro station. From there you can buy a combined bus/park ticket. The place is almost an hour and a half away but totally worth it. the bus will take you to Kamogawa Bus/railway station where you will board the FREE shuttle bus that runs every 20 mins to the park. The bus/park entrance was 2300yen.
Park:
the park itself is well laid out, well looked after, and well organised. You will spend a whole day here and the animal shows are staggered so you can see everything. The main highlights were the Beluga whales and the Orcas.
Food:
Expensive as per Japan and expensive as per any zoo/water park anywhere in the world. If you want to eat here you can there is a wide selection, I would however bring my own food.
Orca show:
Get a poncho or sit on the back row YOU WILL GET WET.... for me that was half the fun.
You need to go to the Kesei Bus station which is located immediately behind the Tokyo metro station. From there you can buy a combined bus/park ticket. The place is almost an hour and a half away but totally worth it. the bus will take you to Kamogawa Bus/railway station where you will board the FREE shuttle bus that runs every 20 mins to the park. The bus/park entrance was 2300yen.
Park:
the park itself is well laid out, well looked after, and well organised. You will spend a whole day here and the animal shows are staggered so you can see everything. The main highlights were the Beluga whales and the Orcas.
Food:
Expensive as per Japan and expensive as per any zoo/water park anywhere in the world. If you want to eat here you can there is a wide selection, I would however bring my own food.
Orca show:
Get a poncho or sit on the back row YOU WILL GET WET.... for me that was half the fun.
Written September 20, 2018
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sweet_mermaid
Asia236 contributions
Apr 2018 • Family
We decided on this out-of-the-way SeaWorld because it is one of the few aquariums in Asia Pacific to have Orcas (killer whales) in captivity. Seeing those orcas in action was an amazing experience. There are also a good selection of other sea mammals like the Beluga whales, dolphins etc. One can pay a fee to 'pat' the dolphins. All the shows are in Japanese but there are one or two trainers who speak really good American English but not for the shows. The Beluga whales show is a little disturbing for me as they were housed in a small tank (in my opinion) and the diver 'poked' or pressed the head of the whale to demonstrate the softness of the head. But imagine having to be 'pressed' a few times a day for 365 years, I don't think that's very nice. It should suffice to put that in a video and explain the softness of a beluga whale.
If you are easily perturbed by big creatures being housed in enclosed and limited space, this park is not for you. If not, it has a good selection of various sea mammals for you to enjoy.
Tips: If you stayed at Kamogawa Seaworld Hotel, they will give you an access card to the seaworld for free access daily. It is next to each other.
Train ride via Wakashio Express from Tokyo Station is rapid and a taxi ride of about 600-700 Yen from Awa Kamogawa station to the hotel for 5 minutes if you missed the free Seaworld/Hotel shuttle.
If you are easily perturbed by big creatures being housed in enclosed and limited space, this park is not for you. If not, it has a good selection of various sea mammals for you to enjoy.
Tips: If you stayed at Kamogawa Seaworld Hotel, they will give you an access card to the seaworld for free access daily. It is next to each other.
Train ride via Wakashio Express from Tokyo Station is rapid and a taxi ride of about 600-700 Yen from Awa Kamogawa station to the hotel for 5 minutes if you missed the free Seaworld/Hotel shuttle.
Written May 6, 2018
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kocspeter1980
Nyköping, Sweden9 contributions
May 2018 • Family
A whole day went like a second due to the amazing programs at KSW. Amazing watertanks with hundreds of fish and other seacreatures. As a european it was amazing to see seaspiders and a japanese coralreef. Jellyfish area was like a moment in space. Realy nice and creative presentation in the dark just lights on the animals. Could not go away for like 25 minutes due to my daughter who wanted to observe the jellyfish again and again.
The delfin- and the orcashow is something the kids like but iam sure everyone knows the critics against these events despite the animals seemed to be healthy and could not see stress on them. (iam not an expert btw). In my country i had no chance to watch an orca from 8meter so it was a great experience for me as well.
The best facility is the restaurant where you can enjoy a nice meal meanwhile orcas swimming up and down at the other side of the windows.
At the KSWshop we could buy some realy nice souvenirs wich are unique and can use as educational material at home.
The wiew from the seaworld is also amazing. The wilde and opened Pacific just on the other side of the fence.
The delfin- and the orcashow is something the kids like but iam sure everyone knows the critics against these events despite the animals seemed to be healthy and could not see stress on them. (iam not an expert btw). In my country i had no chance to watch an orca from 8meter so it was a great experience for me as well.
The best facility is the restaurant where you can enjoy a nice meal meanwhile orcas swimming up and down at the other side of the windows.
At the KSWshop we could buy some realy nice souvenirs wich are unique and can use as educational material at home.
The wiew from the seaworld is also amazing. The wilde and opened Pacific just on the other side of the fence.
Written August 12, 2018
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Arvin23
33 contributions
Hello. We will be in Tokyo on April and I really want to see Orcas. I might go alone. I can't find concrete info on the net regarding with the price. I want to include the interactive with the orcas like petting and feeding them. How much would that cost? Also, can I buy ticket online or do I have to buy the ticket in the park. Thank you
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halu04
Hirosaki, Japan11,822 contributions
Could you ask me a question in English or Japanese ?
ChuTheTraveller
Australia74 contributions
Hi Haseeb, I am sorry to bother you. So you only paid $2300 Yen for bus and entrance fee? Because on the internet its $2800 yen for park tickets? Thanks again :)
Leni H
Dhaka Division, Bangladesh68 contributions
We drove so didn’t take a bus, but the cost was 2800¥. There is a group rate that’s 2400¥
入場後、駐車場などに出て、再入場する事はできますか?
253takashiy
Shibuya, Japan2,134 contributions
入口のスタッフさんに申し出れば、再入場はできました。確か、入場券の半券でいけたはずです。
質問を入力してください。
一度入場した後、駐車場に戻ったり、再入場できますか?
oritako
Yokohama, Japan23 contributions
できますよ。シーワールドの敷地内じたいは、入るのにチケットは不要です。水族館などの施設も、再入場のスタンプを手に押すことができます。ただ、駐車場から車を出して再入場はできません。
Makt
Clitheroe, UK3 contributions
Can you also see dolphins, see lions, beluga and mambo in the ocean or just here?
Hasan Arif
Dhaka City, Bangladesh189 contributions
Seaworld is just beside the pacific. But I'm afraid everything you'll be watching is in captivity!
Bearbear911
Singapore, Singapore36 contributions
Hi Bruce. Noted you went there in January. Was it too cold to be going there in Jan? I have 2 young children of 3 and 5 years old so am worried if they can take the coldness outdoor.
boofchocmax
brisbane
Hi do I get there from tokyo
halu04
Hirosaki, Japan11,822 contributions
You should take an express train 'Sotobou-Line' from Tokyo Station to Kamogawa station directly, which takes about 2 hours,
and from Kamogawa-station , take a local bus from the station to the animal-zoo, takes about 10 minutes.
オクフィ
Suginami, Japan62 contributions
I have a plan to visit Kamogawa Seaworld in the morning. Is there any places or attraction to visit around the seaworld in the afternoon? Thank you
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