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Fisheries Science Museum Marient

Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture] "Marient" is a fisheries science museum representing Hachinohe City! Let's say hello to the flounder

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  • Last updated: 2022.03.15

The Fisheries Science Museum Marient is located very close to Kabushima, a sacred place for black-tailed gulls, and can be seen from Kabushima Shrine. Near Marient is also Tanesashi Coast, part of Sanriku Reconstruction National Park. There are many tourist attractions in the surrounding area, making it a great place to include in your route

This time, we will introduce Mariento, a heartwarming aquarium loved by both tourists and locals

Mariento's specialty, the "water scorpionfish"

The "water fish" is popular for its cute, round eyes. Its mouth, which looks like real lips, and round body shape are also reasons for its popularity

This water scorpion fish lives mainly in Aomori and Hokkaido. Locals call it "gokko" rather than "water scorpion fish." Water scorpion fish are known to be delicious to eat. They are said to taste similar to monkfish. They are also popular with women because they are rich in collagen

It is also the representative fish of the "Marient Fisheries Science Museum." All the fish at Marient, including Gokku, give off a warm and fuzzy impression

The popular "Flounder" that greets you

In addition to pretend play, the flounders are also popular. When you think of flounders, many people imagine them as always staying in the sand and not moving around much. But the flounders here are a little different. They are very active, and when they sense people approaching, they will even come over to the wall of the tank to say hello. Come and enjoy the unique sight of the flounders at Marient

The much talked about "Doctor Fish"

The "doctor fish" are also one of the attractions. When you put your hand in the tank, many fish will come and eat away the excess dead skin on your hand. This has a great beauty effect. Some people become addicted to the feeling and keep putting their hands in for a long time

Enjoy the finest seafood meals at the panoramic restaurant

On the fourth floor is a panoramic restaurant called "Chiharu." The recommended lunch menu is the "Special Ebisu Hamazen (1,500 yen)." It comes with a sea urchin bowl. The sea urchin is fresh, and you can taste its sweetness and the aroma of the sea

It also includes deep fried kingfish, sashimi with the local dish Akahata mochi, and rice cracker soup. It's a bit pricey for lunch, but since it's a special occasion, we recommend choosing the special Ebisu Hamazen meal, which includes a luxurious selection of dishes

A wide variety of special exhibitions

One of the features of Mariento is that it hosts a variety of special exhibitions, including one that tests the water pressure of the ocean at a depth of 1000m, one that uses electric eels, and a touch tank where you can touch the creatures directly

As the island of black-tailed gulls, Kabushima, is located nearby, there is an exhibit called "Black-tailed Gull Island" where you can learn about the ecology of black-tailed gulls. Another popular exhibit is "Squid Paradise," where you can learn about the ecology of squid, a specialty of Hachinohe

Summary of Marient

Mariento is a science museum representing Hachinohe with a theme of fisheries. The water otter and flatfish are worth a visit. Lunch at the observation restaurant is also recommended

The fifth floor is an observation deck where you can look down on Kabushima Shrine, a sacred place for black-tailed gulls. Bazaars such as the Mariento Market are sometimes held on the same fifth floor. It's a spot you won't get bored of even if you spend the whole day there

INFORMATION

name Hachinohe City Fisheries Science Museum "Marient"
location 14-33 Kudamatsu Naeba, Samemachi, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture
telephone number 0178-33-7800
Official URL http://www.marient.org/
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