Wotto Hamanako Aquatic Experience Center
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| Zip | 431-0214 |
|---|---|
| Address | 5005-1 Bentenjima, Maisaka-cho, Nishi-ku, Hamamatsu-shi |
| Tel | 053-592-2880 |
| Fax | 053-592-2722 |
| URL | http://www.orange.ne.jp/~ulotto/ |
| Hours | 9:00am-4:30pm (Entrance 4:00pm) |
| Admission | Free for over 69、physically challenged People and caretakers Adults: 300 yen Group of more than 30: 180 yen per person |
| Close | Mondays (except holidays) Days after Holiday Mondays New Year Holidays |
Establishment
Wotto-Hamanako Aquatic Experience Center (Hamanako Taiken Gakushū Shisetsu Wotto) was opened in August 21 2000, in accordance with the move of Shizuoka Prefectural Research Institution of Fishery Hamanako Branch to Nagisa-en. It purposes to introduce rich biodiversity and fishery resources in Lake Hamana and its local livelihood. Wotto promotes the importance of nature, which supports our lives.
The name was given by Nishiyama Yōsei, 4th grade in Maisaka Elementary School at the time. It was chosen out of entries by local students. Wotto is a word combined "wo"(meaning fish in Japanese) and "water spot."
Contents
The building is three-storey. It gives insights of creatures living in Lake Hamana, Miyakoda River, and Enshūnada Sea. Lake Theater, a 150-inch cinema, plays movies of aquaculture and seasonal changes in Lake Hamana. There is a event you could to talk to divers while they`re feeding fishes in a fiver-meter-depth aquarium. You can learn about the lake and its creatures through playing CG games and quizzes. You can also observe aquatic life at lab. At the pond outside, it is allowed to touch and feed fishes. Research Institute of Fishery is free to observe from inside and rooftop.
Remarks
An event to talk to and observe divers inside aquarium is held on Sundays and holidays. Hands on activates such as feeding eels, making hourglass, and making net fishing bag are also available. (Reservation Required)