Free admission!
Dolphin Island, a leisure facility on a remote island with a rich natural environment, surrounded on all sides by the sea.
Enjoy learning about the ecology of dolphins, sea lions, and other sea creatures.
What will you discover?
Dolphin playtime
During playtime, you can watch the dolphins and their keepers having fun energetically and athletically.
Come watch the dolphins doing what they love, such as jumping and playing catch, and displaying other surprising abilities.
Some are full of curiosity,
and some are a little reserved...
Which dolphin looks like you?
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Dolphin keeper program (body surface check)
Experience working as a dolphin keeper!
Daily health checks are a very important part of the daily routine for both keepers and dolphins. You can experience gently touching the surface of their body to check their skin condition, while also observing how their bodies are structured. -
Dolphin keeper program (snack time)
Snack time for the dolphins, who love fish.
The dolphins love having a surprise snack time!
Learn how the keepers feed them fish and observe how they eat.
Say hi to the dolphins
This program introduces dolphin training and health care.You just might be able to touch the surface of the dolphins’ body while observing them up close.
Sea lion playtime
During playtime, the sea lions, who are very athletic, energetically play ring toss games and ball games.The keeper introduces the important points in conducting health checks while also talking about sea lion ecology and behavior.
They’re so cute with
their big, round eyes!
Otter playtime
Rin and Ran are two sisters who are also great friends.Otters love to stick their hands into narrow places to look for food.Experience the texture of their hands by gently touching them as they pick up their snacks!
Experience the texture of
their hands stretched out as far as
they can to grab their food!
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Doctor fish (Garra rufa)
Doctor fish, which are similar to carp, live in rivers and ponds in the Middle East. They have a mouth perfect for eating algae and microorganisms off of stones, etc., and they eat dead skin cells by sucking them off of human skin. Be careful about the following during the experience.
Do not participate if you have any wounds on your hand!
If you are wearing hand cream or sunscreen, wash it off completely! -
African spurred tortoise (Centrochelys sulcata)
Some of the African spurred tortoises on Dolphin Island appeared as baby Gamera in the movie "Gamera the Brave". They show up here and there on the island with the keepers. Where are they today?
Program details and times
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Otter playtime Program location Otter Hut
*Located at the summit. Please use the observation lift (requires a fee) or the walkway (roughly 7 min by stairs) to reach the summit.Suitable for No age limit Participation fee Free Capacity 50 guests per session How to purchase a ticket Please gather at the observation plaza 5 minutes prior to the event. Event time 10:10
13:00 -
Sea lion playtime Program location Sea Lion Forest
*Located at the summit. Please use the observation lift (requires a fee) or the walkway (roughly 7 min by stairs) to reach the summit.Time required Approx. 15 min. Suitable for No age limit Participation fee Free Event time 11:00
12:30
14:00
15:00 -
Say hi to the dolphins Program location Flipper Pool (2nd floor)
*There are stairs to the Flipper Pool.Suitable for No age limit Participation fee Free Capacity No limit How to join Please come to the Flipper Pool by the time of the event. Event time 11:50
14:50 -
Dolphin keeper program (snack time) Program location Flipper Pool (2nd floor)
*There are stairs to the Flipper Pool.Time required Approx. 10 min. Suitable for No age limit Participation fee 600 yen per bucket Capacity 12 buckets each time How to purchase a ticket Tickets can be purchased from the ticket vending machine in the park restaurant. Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the event, and sales will end when the number of tickets for each session is reached. Event time 09:50
13:50 -
Dolphin keeper program (body surface check) Program location Flipper Pool (2nd floor)
*There are stairs to the Flipper Pool.Time required Elementary school students and older Suitable for Elementary school students and older Participation fee 800 yen per person Capacity 15 people each time How to purchase a ticket Tickets can be purchased from the ticket vending machine in the park restaurant. Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the event, and sales will end when the number of tickets for each session is reached. Event time 10:50 -
Dolphin playtime Program location Dolphin Pond or Flipper Pool (2nd floor)
*There are stairs to the Flipper Pool.Time required Approx. 15 min. Participation fee Free Event time 10:25
11:25
13:25
14:25
15:25
Event time
| 09:50 | Dolphin keeper program (snack time) [Requires a fee] |
| 10:10 | Otter playtime |
| 10:25 | Dolphin playtime |
| 10:50 | Dolphin keeper program (body surface check) [Requires a fee] |
| 11:00 | Sea lion playtime |
| 11:25 | Dolphin playtime |
| 11:50 | Say hi to the dolphins |
| 12:30 | Sea lion playtime |
| 13:00 | Otter playtime |
| 13:25 | Dolphin playtime |
| 13:50 | Dolphin keeper program (snack time) [Requires a fee] |
| 14:00 | Sea lion playtime |
| 14:25 | Dolphin playtime |
| 14:50 | Say hi to the dolphins |
| 15:00 | Sea lion playtime |
| 15:25 | Dolphin playtime |
[Program precautions]
- Each program is subject to change or cancellation without notice based on the weather or the condition of the animals.
Dolphin keeper program (body surface check, snack time)
- The body surface check is limited to elementary school students or older, but participation may be denied if the keeper deems it would be difficult.
- Please purchase tickets from the ticket vending machine in the park restaurant.
- Capacity and fixed admission system. Since tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis on Dolphin Island, they may already be sold out when you enter Dolphin Island. In that case, we ask for your forgiveness.
- No refunds are possible in the case of cancellation after ticket purchase.
Other highlights
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View from the observatory
You can enjoy a 360° panoramic view of Toba Bay, as well as Mitsushima, a scenic spot, and outlying inhabited islands. You can even see as far as Chita and Atsumi Peninsula in Aichi Prefecture and Ise Bay.
Also, looking down at the surface of the sea, you can see the beautiful wake left by the excursion boats, and enjoy the extraordinary view while experiencing the blue of the sea.360°view from the observatory
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Observation Lift (single passenger)
Reach the observation plaza at the summit without needing to walk! You can enjoy the sea breeze and the view.
Suitable for Ages 4 and up Fare 400 yen one-way,700 yen round-trip - *Fare (same for both adults and children)
- *Service may be cancelled in case of inclement weather.
- *The lift can accommodate one passenger at a time. The lift may not be ridden while carrying a child.
- *Please hold backpacks and other baggage in front of your body on your lap while riding the lift.
- *Access may be denied for reasons such as for the passenger’s own safety.
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Pink Dolphin of Happiness Heart Lock Bell
It is said that happy things happen to people who encounter a pink dolphin, and that couples will remain together forever.
Using a photo of the dolphin for your phone's standby screen might bring good luck! -
Hinatahama Beach
A tunnel near the dolphin pond leads to a sandy beach with a great view.
Play in the sand and water on beach that feels private!
*Please note that this is not a swimming beach, so please do not swim. -
Island Walking Stamp Rally
A traditional stamp rally in which you collect stamps by following the clues in the stamp book!
Collect all seven stamps on the island to receive a free prize at the Dolphin Island Shop.How to participate You can participate by purchasing a stamp book. Where to purchase Dolphin Island Shop or the café area on the excursion boats Sales price Receive an original metal badge with a purchase of 300 yen per book (tax included)!