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Kamo Aquarium

Kamo Aquarium

鶴岡市立加茂水族館

Kamo Aquarium is a city-run aquarium on the coast in Tsuruoka. It is famous for its jellyfish: more than 50 species are on display, which was recognized as a Guinness World Record in 2012. Visitors can watch many kinds of glowing, drifting jellyfish in large tanks. It is a calm, family-friendly stop when visiting the Shonai area.

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Visitor information

Opening hours

Open daily 9:00–17:00 (until 17:30 from July 20 to August 20). Last entry 30 minutes before closing.

Admission

General admission 1,000 yen; elementary and junior high students 500 yen; infants free.

Getting there

From JR Tsuruoka Station, take the Shonai Kotsu bus bound for Yunohama Onsen (via Kamo), about 30–35 minutes, to the "Kamo Aquarium" stop.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

  • There is no direct public transport from Shonai Airport; it is about 20 minutes by car.
  • Visitors with a disability certificate pay reduced admission, and one caregiver enters free.

Tips for Muslim visitors

  • Jellyfish are used in many foods sold here, from ice cream and manju buns to ramen. Ask about the other ingredients (for example the ramen soup) before you buy.
  • The aquarium is popular and can be crowded.
  • Aquariums and zoos take a few hours to see. Plan a prayer time in your visit and check the map for quiet spaces.
  • Snack stands may sell sausages and other pork products. Check the ingredients or bring your own snacks where allowed.
  • Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Yamagata and the verified places to pray nearby.

Prayer times in Yamagata

Today (5 Nov 2026)

  1. Fajr04:28
  2. Sunrise06:08
  3. Dhuhr11:24
  4. Asr14:13
  5. Maghrib16:35
  6. Isha18:05

Times are calculated for Yamagata City. Times may differ elsewhere in Yamagata.

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Places to pray near Kamo Aquarium

We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.

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Halal food near Kamo Aquarium

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Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): visityamagata.jp, japan.travel