The aquarium was the first in the world to successfully exhibit the deep-sea Atolla jellyfish.
The Sagami Bay Zone uses a 'life-support system' that pumps and filters seawater directly from the ocean to maintain the tank's unique ecosystem.
It maintains a long-term research partnership with the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) to study deep-sea creatures.
The jellyfish breeding room is visible to the public, showing the various growth stages from polyp to medusa.
The aquarium holds a long-standing conservation project dedicated to protecting loggerhead sea turtles in the Shonan coastal area.
Enoshima Aquarium is globally recognized for its extensive research and breeding program focusing on jellyfish, housed in a dedicated zone called the Jellyfish Fantasy Hall. The facility features the Sagami Bay Zone, a large-scale tank that replicates the local marine ecosystem using filtered seawater from the nearby bay. It houses a diverse collection of marine life, including dolphins, seals, and sea turtles, with regular educational performance shows. The aquarium is situated on the coastline of Katase Kaigan, offering direct views of Enoshima Island and Mount Fuji on clear days. It maintains a historical connection to the original Enoshima Marineland, which closed in 2002 before this facility opened in 2004. The facility operates as an educational and conservation center, highlighting the biodiversity of the Sagami Bay deep-sea environment.
The large glass front of the Sagami Bay tank with the 'Deep Sea' diver interactions or the Jellyfish Fantasy Hall.
Check the daily program board upon entry to time your visit around the dolphin and seal performances.
Visit the Jellyfish Fantasy Hall during the later part of your tour to experience the rhythmic light displays when crowds disperse.
Use the outdoor viewing decks to spot the island of Enoshima and the sea during sunset.
Avoid visiting during Japanese public holidays or summer weekends when the Katase-Enoshima beach area becomes extremely congested.
Do not use flash photography near the jellyfish tanks to protect the sensitive creatures.
