Ise Sea Paradise special feature! Detailed explanation of attractions, access, souvenirs, etc.
掲載日：2023.05.28
Ise Sea Paradise in Futami-cho IseCity is an aquarium where you can meet animals with zero sense of distance. You can touch marine mammals such as walruses, otters, and seals, and enjoy taking commemorative photos with them. In this article, we will explain the highlights, access, and souvenir corner of Ise Sea Paradise.
Article production / Mie Travel Camera Club Fugamaru-chan
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What is Ise Sea Paradise?
Ise Sea Paradise, located in Futami-cho IseCity City, is an aquarium with the theme of "getting close to animals".
Inside the museum, you can enjoy a ``zero sense of distance'' experience where you can touch and interact with sea mammals such as walruses, otters, and seals.
The marine mammals at FugamaruIse Sea Paradise are not wary of humans and welcome us in a relaxed and ``natural'' state.
I touched the back of a seal, and it didn't move at all, and I was soothed by the smile on its face♪
In this article, we will thoroughly explain the charm of Ise Sea Paradise.
First, please check the facility information such as business hours and discount tickets.
business hours
Ise Sea Paradise's business hours vary depending on the season and day of the week, and can be checked on the business calendar on the official website.
Business hours are from 9:30 to 17:00, sometimes starting from 8:30 to 9:00.
Fee
General admission fees for Ise Sea Paradise are as follows: *All prices include tax
Adult: ¥2,100 (high school students and above)
Child: ¥1,000 (elementary and junior high school students)
Infant: ¥500 (over 4 years old)
Senior: ¥2,000 (over 65 years old)
For senior rates, proof of date of birth must be presented at the counter.
For details on discounts for people with disabilities and group rates, please see the price information on the official website.
discount tickets
You can purchase "advance admission exchange tickets" at "Aso View" and "Jalan" that will give you up to 5% off admission fees to Ise Sea Paradise.
[The day before] Ise Sea Paradise admission ticket
adult:¥2,100 ¥2,000 (high school students and above)
child:¥1,000 ¥950 (elementary and junior high school students)
infant:¥500 ¥480 (4 years old and above)
Senior: ¥2,000 (over 65 years old)
Click here to purchase tickets on Asoview
Click here to purchase tickets at Jalan
This is a discounted ticket that can be purchased at least one day before entering Fugamaru.
Forexample, if your admission date is June 1st, the purchase deadline will be May 31st.
parking
Ise Sea Paradise's parking lot is located right next to the aquarium and can accommodate 250 passenger cars and 40 sightseeing buses.
Parking fees for passenger cars vary depending on the season and day of the week.
[A rate] 300 yen for 3 hours (200 yen added for every 60 minutes thereafter)
[B rate] 800 yen for 2 hours (200 yen added for every 60 minutes thereafter)
It will be one of the following.
You can check the dates for A and B rates on the parking lot calendar on the official website.
Introducing animals you can interact with
Introducing selected animals of Ise Sea Paradise!
We will also explain events where you can interact with each animal ♪
*Event times vary depending on the day of the week, so we recommend checking the event schedule on the official website in advance.
walrus
The walruses at Ise Sea Paradise are full of energy and curiosity! When I pointed the camera at him, he showed me a big smile♪
Itlooks big so it's very impressive! ...However, the side of me that clings to the staff and is spoiled is Gap Moe♡
You can interact with them during “Walrus Walk Time”
"Walrus Walk Time" is an event where you can interact with walruses at the "Marine Mammal Plaza" inside the museum.
Immediately after her appearance, she excited the audience with her adorable gesture of clapping and clapping with both hands.
Her skillful performance, including blowingkisses and showing off her abs many times, drew applause.
This event will be held without fences, so you can get very close to the walruses, and at the end of the event you can even touch them ♪
I thought the back of the walrus would have a rough texture, but... it actually felt like moist, beautiful skin!
Commemorative photo taken with “Walrus High Pose”
As the name suggests, ``Walrus High Pose'' is an event where you can take a commemorative photo with a walrus, and it is held after the walrus walk time is over.
If you hand your smartphone or camera to the staff, you'll be happy to have a commemorative photo taken for free!
Since I visitedChamu in mid-October, the placard for commemorative photos was Halloween-themed and so cute!
There will also be FugamaruChristmas and New Year performances, so don't miss it if you're visiting between December and January.
Otter (Tumenashikawao)
As the name suggests, the Tsumenashi otter is an otter with almost no claws on its fingers, and is characterized by its two-tone black and white appearance.
The otters at Ise Sea Paradise have very high physical abilities and are good at eating fish with their own hands.
The Chamu-nosedriver otter is in the aquarium in the marine mammal plaza♪
The photo above was taken at 9am, and Fugamarulooked sleepy lol.
You can interact with the otter by shaking hands with it.
``Shake Hands with the Tsumenashi Kawao'' is an event where you can interact with the Tsumenashi otters "Hirari-kun" and "Kirari-kun."
You can shake hands with an otter through the tube sticking out of theFugamaru aquarium.
The hands of the Chamutsumenashiotter felt squishy like paws♪
By the way, Hirari-kun and Kirari-kun have a track record of winning the ``Second Otter Election.''
This competition was a contest in which 83 otters from zoos and aquariums across the country competed based on the keyword "cute," and the duo Hirari and Kirari won first place based on the public vote.
Dolphin (Bottlenose dolphin)
Ise Sea Paradise's bottlenose dolphins are moody people who love to play.
They are kept in the dolphin pool in the Marine Mammal Square, and you can admire them from a distance that feels like you can almost touch them.
You may even see them enjoying hitting the wall with a volleyball floating in theFugamaru pool.
You can also enjoy playing catch with dolphins
It depends on the dolphin's mood, but if you place the ball on the net floating in the pool, you'll have a chance to enjoy playing catch!
There is a net and a ball within easy reach for children.
Pass the ball slowly toward the dolphin's mouth....
He caught it well! Sometimes they'll throw it back at you♪
FugamaruI succeeded in playing catch three times! I felt like I was able to communicate with the dolphins and was so moved♪
Seal (Phoca seal)
The harbor seals at Ise Sea Paradise are very curious and friendly.
By nature, seals are timid and difficult to get used to.
When I visited at 9am, I was able to see them up close as they strolled around in the marine mammal plaza.
The sight of Chamulooking so comfortable basking in the sun was so cute and soothing ♪
``Goma-chan Relaxing Gorogoro'' is an event held twice a day where the seals take a leisurely stroll around the museum, so if you see one, you're lucky!
Goma-chan touch
``Goma-chan Touch'' is an event where you can interact with harbor seals at the Marine Mammal Square. Instead of looking through the fence, you can touch the seal right in front of you with your hand.
If you hand your smartphone or camera to the staff, they will take a commemorative photo for you free of charge.
When I touched the back of the seal, it felt squishy and soft! For example, it feels like a soft rice cake lol
Sea lion (California sea lion)
California sea lions are extremely athletic, moving quickly on land and in the water and are full of energy!
At Ise Sea Paradise, you can see the "Sea Lion Family" at the Sea Lion Pavilion, where they put on a sea lion show that takes advantage of their natural motor skills and sense of balance.
The sea lion show is a performance with comical elements, and the adorable facial expressions and gestures of the sea lions may make your heart flutter.
In the photo above, Kanata, a sea lion, changes his facial expressions when the staff member says, "Nee!"
Chamu'sface is perfect for the word "nee" lol. The expression "be" when he sticks out his tongue was also cute♪
The performance of jumping with great force from the water was spectacular, and they showed off their amazing hoops.
The show is held at a close distance without fences, so it's a great sight to see.
If you sit in the front row of the audience seats, you will have a chance to interact with sea lions! You can enjoy ring toss with the sea lions right in front of you ♪
I threw a fugamaruring towards the sea lion's neck, and it caught it well♪
sea lion
An adult male sea lion weighs over 1 ton and is also known as the gangster of the sea.
At Ise Sea Paradise, you can see the sea lion family with a total length of 1 to 3 meters in the "Todo Pool", and you may even see parents and children cuddling together.
Amazing performance at “Sea Lion’s Meal Time”
At the ``Steller's Meal Time,'' an event where the sea lion family emerges from the aquarium, they will show off their eating and cute performances in front of the audience.
At the time of our interview, the eldest son of the sea lion family, ``JJ'', showed off his amazing shrimp warping.
I was fascinated by Chamu's beautiful pose that looked like a killer whale♪
They also performed Ise Sea Paradise's famous pose, ``Akanbe''.
What is Akkanbe?
At Ise Sea Paradise, Maruko, a southern elephant seal who became popular for his "Akanbe" gesture, was kept in captivity, and he crossed the Rainbow Bridge in 2013.
At that time, the facility was called Futami Sea Paradise, and Maruko was kept for a long period of 24 years, 3 months, and 2 days (8,858 days), and brought smiles to many people.
Sea lions and sea lions have inherited Maruko's famous poses and will perform them at event shows.
seahorse
``Seahorse Museum'' is an area where seahorses from all over the world are bred and exhibited. This is one of the areas newly established in 2020.
Boasting the largest number of seahorse species in Japan, this is an area where you can fully appreciate seahorses, including aquariums that exhibit one species at a time and large aquariums where you can see multiple species.
Seahorses come in a variety of sizes, with some larger species exceeding 30cm to 35cm!
The Chamuseahorse is said to be a symbol of marital harmony, and it is said that couples will stay together forever♪
FugamaruYou can also encounter "Himetsu", which was discovered to be a new species in 2017. It features a yellow body color♪
The highlight of "Seahorse Kuni" is not only the large variety of seahorses, but also the cute illustrations on display.
If you read on, you will learn about the biology of seahorses.
It seems that the illustration for Chamuwas drawn by a zookeeper. The loose and cute touch is soothing♪
Relaxing dining area
Ise Sea Paradise has a dining area where you can sit and take a break while looking at the aquarium.
Ikoi Fish Museum UOASIS
``Ikoi Fish Museum UOASIS'', where you can admire the aquarium while sitting on a chair, is also a new area opened in 2020.
You can take a break in the relaxed bar-like atmosphere while enjoying the on-site coffee machine or drinks available for purchase on site.
Undersea Gororin Hall
The ``Underwater Gororin Hall'', where you can lie down and admire the aquarium, is also an area where you can eat and drink, and it was reopened in 2019.
A large migratory aquarium is right in front of you, giving you the feeling of being on the ocean floor.
Souvenir Corner/Gourmet (Ise Meoto Iwa Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple) Meoto-Yokocho)
Ise Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple) Meoto-Yokocho is an indoor shopping facility that you can enjoy without paying admission to the aquarium.
The approximately 180m street that connects directly to Ise Sea Paradise is lined with souvenir shops, restaurants, experience facilities, etc., and you can walk around the building.
When walkingthrough Meoto-Yokocho, be sure to pay attention to the ceiling! There are lanterns of various sizes hanging from the ceiling♪
The Fugamarublue, white, and orange lanterns are color-coded by area. You can feel like you're at a festival.
From here, we will introduce selected souvenir shops and delicious gourmet food in Ise Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple) Meoto-Yokocho.
aquarium goods
Daikoku, a shop near the aquarium entrance, sells a variety of cute Ise Sea Paradise goods, including otter and seal keychains and stuffed animals!
Chamuhas a wide variety of stuffed otters, ranging from palm-sized to cushion-sized.
In order to make the FugamaruTsumenashi otter stuffed animal as close to the real thing as possible, they pay close attention to even the smallest details such as the body shape and facial expressions.
Gourmet food
``Otter-kun-yaki'' (200 yen), which has an adorable appearance shaped like an otter's face, is a very popular gourmet dish to eat while walking.
They are sold at the gift shop `` Meoto-Yokocho'' in ``Ise Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple) Iwa Meoto Yokocho,'' and you can eat them freshly baked on the spot.
Its cute appearance will definitely make you want to take a photo♪
The flavor you'll be interested in is... The dough has a crispy, fragrant honey-filled surface, and is filled with red bean paste made with the "Iwato salt" produced in this region as a secret ingredient.
It's not too sweet and easy to eat, and it's filling, so it's perfect as a snack while walking around.
Exquisite seafood bowl
Maguro Shrine is a restaurant where you can enjoy delicious seafood bowls in Ise Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple) Meoto-Yokocho.
There is a red torii gate at the entrance of the store, and there is a wide variety of seafood bowls with tuna and salmon.
We have a variety of things to choose from, from Chamu'sreasonably priced seafood bowl to luxurious seafood bowl made with local brand Ise tuna.
Fugamarucounter seats have an ocean view overlooking FutamiuraBeach! Long ago, worshipers of IseJingu had a custom of performing purification in this sea.
Food report on Ise tuna bowl
Ise tuna is a tuna farmed in Mie Prefecture, and is characterized by its firm flesh and just the right amount of fat.
The ``Ise Tuna Bowl'' (3,100 yen) is a menu that includes a luxurious array of Ise tuna, allowing you to fully enjoy the flavor of the tuna that melts on your tongue.
FugamaruIse tuna has a very rich taste, and the fatty texture is addictive!
Food report on “Awesome Seafood Bowl”
The most popular dish at Maguro Shrine is the ``Sweet Seafood Bowl'' (2,200 yen).
The bowl is generously filled with tuna, salmon, salmon roe, sea urchin, and shrimp, making it a truly impressive seafood bowl!
ChamuI was so excited about the seafood toppings that you couldn't even see the rice! It was extremely fresh and delicious!
What did you think
We have brought you plenty of the charm of Ise Sea Paradise.
I think it's rare to find an aquarium in Japan where you can interact with animals so closely.
Would you like to spend a relaxing time interacting with Fugamaru'scharming animals?
Enjoy souvenir selection and gourmet Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple) Meoto-YokochoChamu Ise Meoto Iwa Meoto Yokocho.
Fugamaru-chan (photography/article production)
He is a member of Mie Tourism's Mie Travel Camera Club and is active mainly on Twitter and Instagram as a photographer who takes pictures of Mie. We operate the Mie Photo Gallery, which distributes Mie's scenery for free, and the Mie Eetoko Tour, which disseminates Mie's latest information.
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