| Saikai Pearl Sea Resort | |
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| 33°9′41″N 129°40′46″E / 33.16139°N 129.67944°E | |
| Date opened | July 20, 1994 |
| Location | Sasebo, Nagasaki, Japan |
| No. of animals | 13,000 |
| No. of species | 120 |
| Annual visitors | 1,398,400 (2006) |
| Website | www |
Umi Kirara Saikai National Park Aquarium
Saikai Pearl Sea Resort (西海パールシーリゾート, Saikai-pāru-shi-rizōto) is an amusement park consisting of an aquarium, shopping mall, hotel, and marina. It is located in the city of Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. It opened for business on July 20, 1994.
Facilities
Pearl Queen cruise ferry
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Kaiō cruise ferry
- Marine facilities
- Sailing: The Pearl Queen and Kaiō cruise ferry give visitors the opportunity to sail the Kujū-ku Islands in 50 minutes.
- Marina: Resort vistors are able partake in activities such as boating, yachting, and sea kayaking.
- Umi Kirara Saikai National Park Aquarium
- Jellyfish Symphony Dome: Vistors can listen to music incorporating jellyfish and a fantastic light show.
- Kujūkushima Bay Large Aquarium: The Kujūkushima Bay Large Aquarium contains about 13,000 aquatic organisms numbering 120 different types of species.
- Kujūkushima Dolphin Pool: Visitors can view the dolphins against the backdrop of the Kujūku Islands.
History
- July 20, 1994: The resort opens for business.
- July 20, 2002: The Pearl Queen Kujū-ku Islands cruise ferry began.
- August 31, 2008: The resort temporarily closed for the reconstruction of its facilities.
- July 18, 2009: The resort was reopened to the public.
Admission fees
- Umi Kirara Aquarium:¥1400 adults, ¥700 children
- Pearl Queen and Kaiō Kujūkushima Excursion Boats:¥1200 adults, ¥600 children
- Eco Boat Matsuura:¥2000 adults, ¥1000 children
- Sea kayak:¥500 single, ¥1000 double
- Kujūkushima Yacht Sailing:¥2500 adults, ¥1500 children
Access
Take a city bus from Sasebo Station, get off at Pearl Sea Resort / Kujūkushima Aquarium bus stop. The journey takes approximately 25 minutes. There is a rapid shuttle service (separate fee) which coincides with JR limited express Midori and takes approximately 18 minutes (runs between Sasebo Station and Saikai Pearl Sea Resort).
External links
- Official Site (in Japanese)
- Official Site (in English)
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