Enoshima Aquarium (Enosui)
Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan, Kamakura
- Category
- Zoo & Aquarium
- Duration
- 2-4 hours
- Opening Hours
- Daily 09:00-17:00 · Mar-Nov 9:00-17:00, Dec-Feb 10:00-17:00; open daily (occasional maintenance closures); last entry and ticket sales 1 h before closing; holiday weeks may differ
- Ticket Price
- Adult: JPY 2800 adults · Student: JPY 1800 high school · 2026 rates; annual pass and groups of 20+ discounted; same-day re-entry allowed
- Address
- 2-19-1 Katasekaigan, Fujisawa, Kanagawa 251-0035, Japan
- Coordinates
- 35.3088, 139.4792
Introduction
Enoshima Aquarium ('Enosui') opened in 1954 and was rebuilt on Katase Beach in 2004, unusual among Japanese aquariums for curating the very waters outside its walls: Sagami Bay and the Pacific. The Sagami Bay tank holds some 100 species and 20,000 animals, most famously a shimmering school of 8,000 sardines swirling in synchrony under lighting and simulated waves. The Jellyfish Fantasy Hall drifts 14 species through colour-lit tanks and 3D projection like an art installation. The museum also displays the real 'Shinkai 2000' submersible that once dived 2,000 metres, and tanks explaining Shonan's shirasu whitebait culture. Outdoors, the dolphin stadium uses Sagami Bay and, on clear days, Mt Fuji as its backdrop — the Shonan coast's favourite family stop.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 09:00-17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00-17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00-17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00-17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00-17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00-17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00-17:00 |
Mar-Nov 9:00-17:00, Dec-Feb 10:00-17:00; open daily (occasional maintenance closures); last entry and ticket sales 1 h before closing; holiday weeks may differ
Ticket Information
| Adult | JPY 2800 adults |
|---|---|
| Student | JPY 1800 high school |
| Child | JPY 1300 schoolchildren / JPY 900 ages 3+ |
| Free Admission | Under 3 free |
2026 rates; annual pass and groups of 20+ discounted; same-day re-entry allowed
Transportation
3 min from Odakyu Katase-Enoshima; 10 min from Enoden Enoshima; bus 15 min from JR Fujisawa
Facing Sagami Bay; on clear days Fuji frames the dolphin stadium
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Enoshima Aquarium (Enosui)?
Monday: 09:00-17:00; Tuesday: 09:00-17:00; Wednesday: 09:00-17:00; Thursday: 09:00-17:00; Friday: 09:00-17:00; Saturday: 09:00-17:00; Sunday: 09:00-17:00; Mar-Nov 9:00-17:00, Dec-Feb 10:00-17:00; open daily (occasional maintenance closures); last entry and ticket sales 1 h before closing; holiday weeks may differ
How much is the admission for Enoshima Aquarium (Enosui)?
Adult: JPY 2800 adults; Student: JPY 1800 high school; Child: JPY 1300 schoolchildren / JPY 900 ages 3+; Free Admission: Under 3 free; 2026 rates; annual pass and groups of 20+ discounted; same-day re-entry allowed
How long should I spend at Enoshima Aquarium (Enosui)?
A typical visit takes 2-4 hours.
How do I get to Enoshima Aquarium (Enosui)?
Subway: 3 min from Odakyu Katase-Enoshima; 10 min from Enoden Enoshima; bus 15 min from JR Fujisawa
