Hyōnasa Sea Turtle Museum Caretta

Hiwasa Umigame Hakubutsukan Caretta

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A world-rare sea turtle museum! See precious exhibits of live sea turtles and taxidermy.

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HighlightsA world-rare sea turtle museum
Precious exhibits including live sea turtles and taxidermy
Sections dedicated to learning about the ecology and evolution of sea turtles
Sea turtles over 1 meter long are kept in the museum
Egg-laying and hatching facility

Basic Information

Address: 370-4 Hyōnasa-ura, Minami-cho, Kaibu-gun, Tokushima Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Tokushima

Access: About a 20-minute walk from Hyōnasa Station on the JR Mugi Line Show route

Op.Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Cld.Days: Mondays (closed the following day if a national holiday falls on a Monday), December 29th - 31st

Fee: Adults - ¥600 Junior High & High School Students - ¥500 Elementary School Students - ¥300 Preschoolers - Free Group discounts available for 30 or more people.

INFO: Note: Currently temporarily closed for major renovations until Summer 2025.

HP: https://caretta.town.minami.lg.jp/

Overview

The Hyōnasa Sea Turtle Museum Caretta is a museum dedicated to sea turtles located in Minami-cho, Kaibu-gun, Tokushima Prefecture. It's considered one of the world's rare sea turtle museums, with its name "Caretta" derived from the scientific name for the loggerhead sea turtle. The first floor showcases taxidermied sea turtles from around the world and the evolutionary process of turtles. The second floor features sea turtle quizzes and a 120-inch high-definition theater for sea turtle education. Outdoors, they keep sea turtles over 1 meter long. They even house a world-record-holding individual born in 1950 (Showa 25), with a clearly documented age. The Hyōnasa Sea Turtle Museum Caretta allows you to learn about the ecology and evolution of sea turtles, as well as their conservation efforts. The museum also displays materials and photographs related to sea turtles, offering a deeper understanding of their world. The Hyōnasa Sea Turtle Museum Caretta is a recommended spot for sea turtle enthusiasts and families with children. *Currently temporarily closed for major renovations until Summer 2025.