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Shimane Aquarium Aquas

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Japanese name: しまね海洋館アクアス

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WHAT TO DOShimane Aquarium Aquas

An aquarium in Hamada, the only one in western Japan keeping beluga whales.

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An aquarium in Hamada, the only one in western Japan keeping beluga whales.

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An aquarium with about 10,000 creatures of about 400 species. Besides beluga whale performances, it has a penguin house with 4 kinds of penguins and a large tank displaying sharks that appear in San'in myths. It also exhibits flying fish and rosy seabass, and events such as Night Aquas and backyard tours are held. There are a souvenir corner, a restaurant, and a kids' room.

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