[Kuji City, Iwate Prefecture] "Moglan Pia" is an underground aquarium that has been revived after the Great East Japan Earthquake! Let's interact with fish and Ama divers who are highly praised by Sakana-kun!

「Kuji Underground Aquarium Science Museum Mogranpia” was originallyJapan's first underground aquariumHowever, it was completely destroyed by the tsunami of the Great East Japan Earthquake. Famous as the fish doctor, Fish-kunIt was successfully reopened in April 2016 with a lot of support from all over the country, including ``. "Moglan Pia" has returned with more power than before, and has gained many fans since its reopening. There are many tourists visiting from far away.

What is “Moglanpia”?

There are three regions in the Tohoku region: Mutsu Ogawara (Rokkasho Village, Aomori Prefecture), Kuji (Kuji City, Iwate Prefecture), and Akita (Oga City, Akita Prefecture).national oil reserve basethere is.

``Moglan Pia'' is an underground aquarium that uses the working tunnel of the underground oil storage base.Therefore, in addition to the aquarium, there is also ``oil culture hall"or"Petroleum Theater/Exhibition RoomThere are also exhibition facilities related to oil reserves, such as ``.

The factory facilities that can be seen from the rooftop observation deck areKuji National Oil Reserve Base” ground equipment.

By the way, you can tour the oil storage base-related exhibition facilities such as the ``Oil Culture Hall'' and ``Oil Theater/Exhibition Room'' for free.

Access to “Moglan Pia”

"Kuji Underground Aquarium Science Museum Mogranpia" is located along the coast of Kuji Bay.

Access isFor carsIt takes about 1 hour from the Kunohe Interchange on the Hachinohe Expressway, and about 20 minutes by car from JR Kuji Station.

For ShinkansenIt takes about 70 minutes from Ninohe Station to JR Kuji Station by JR Bus Swallow. After that, transfer to a citizen bus from Kuji Station. Take the Samuraihama Line and get off at Hanzaki (bus stop), then walk for about 10 minutes.

As you can see from the above, access by car is overwhelmingly convenient, especially when accessing from outside the prefecture.

Sakana-kun and many other fish will welcome you!

Equipment related to the aquariumunderground aquariumand"Sakana Kun Corner" on the 4th flooris.

3,000 sea creatures from 200 speciesare on display, and the distinctive feature is the tunnel aquarium. There are many fish swimming on all sides of the arched aquarium. Kamekichi, a green sea turtle that survived the Great East Japan EarthquakeIt passes gracefully overhead.

At the 4th floor "Sakana Kun Corner",You can see exhibits and illustrations of the fish that Sakana-kun carefully raised, as well as the white coats and costumes that Sakana-kun actually painted.

You can chat with Ama divers at Kuji's sea tank!

A new exhibit added after reopening is “Kuji sea tank"is. This is an aquarium that recreates the Sanriku sea near Kuji. It is a large one with a height of 2.6m. On Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, there will be demonstrations of diving by the northernmost ama divers, who were featured in the drama ``Ama-chan.''This has become a very popular event.

Ama divers not only show you how to dive, but also answer questions while in the tank. Of course, they can't talk, so they use a drawing board to communicate. The communication becomes comical and the venue is filled with laughter.

At Moglan Pia, you can see Sanriku creatures such as sea squirts, as well as fish from around the world.

You can interact with lots of fish!

There are also events where you can interact with the fish. Feeding is especially popular. There's also the much-talked-about doctor fish, and when you put your feet in the aquarium, countless fish will eat your dead skin until it becomes slippery. Recommended for people who want to experience natural peeling.

There is also a ``petting aquarium'' that you can use as is. Put your hands directly into the aquarium and feed the fish. In the touch pool, you can touch starfish and sea cucumbers directly. Recommended for curious and brave children.

INFORMATION

  • Name: Kuji Underground Aquarium Science Museum Mogranpia
  • Address: 1-43-7 Mugiu, Samuraihama-cho, Kuji City, Iwate Prefecture
  • Phone number: 0194-75-3551
  • Official URL: http://www.moguranpia.com/

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