Let's go into the seal pond! First in Japan! Two shots with a seal in the water!
This program allows you to enter the water with seals and observe them swimming in the water!
*You cannot touch the seals

• Program
• Price & rental fee
• Precautions
• Reservations

Program Contents

Wetsuits, marine shoes, masks, snorkels, and gloves are required for underwater seal watching.

Open period

From October to New Year's opening

Start Time

11:00 am / 3:00 pm
(Reception desk opens 30 minutes before the start time.)

The time required

Approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes (including changing and lecture time)
Time in the water: 20-25 minutes

Capacity

Up to 3 persons at a time

Age Limitation

4th grade elementary school students and above
*If a minor participates, a parent or guardian must sign a consent form.

Need

• Swimsuit, towel (rental available for a fee)
• Waterproof cameras are allowed. (please make sure to attach a strap to your wrist to prevent seals from accidentally swallowing your camera)
  *However, we will not be responsible for any damage to data or the camera body due to submersion in water, or for loss of the camera if it is dropped into the water during the program. Please bring your own equipment at your own risk.

Others

• Changing rooms, hot showers, and lockers are available.

For customers who bring their own equipment

You may bring your own equipment.
Please note that the rental fee is included in the price of the program, so there will be no reduction in price if you bring your own equipment. Please note that there is a possibility that equipment may be damaged or broken if it gets caught on rocks or other surfaces. Please understand that we will not be responsible for any damage to your equipment in such cases.
Please use rental equipment if you are not able to use the equipment or if you are concerned about equipment damage.

• Wetsuits: Full suits with a minimum thickness of 5mm are only allowed.
  *Thin wetsuits (3mm, etc.), seagulls, rash guards, etc. are not allowed to participate in order to protect the seals in case they bite or scratch you.
• Marine shoes with holes or mesh material are not allowed.

Price & Equipment rental fee

Price

6,000 yen per person
*Included: Wetsuits, marine shoes, masks, snorkels, gloves
*Not included: Entrance fee to Shimoda Floating Aquarium

Equipment rental fee

Cancellation Policy

Precautions

• Please don't put your hands in front of the seals or slap them on the surface of the water. They are very cautious and may hide, bite, or scratch you.
• Because of the possibility of the above playful behaviors, this program is not open to people with disabilities, pregnant women, and people who have been drinking.
• Those who cannot follow the instructions of the staff will not be allowed to participate.
• This program does not use any food. We do not use any food, nor do we give out signs to the animals.
  Therefore, there is a possibility that you may not be able to get a good shot with the seals due to poor proximity.
  Please understand that no refunds will be made in such cases.
• For safety reasons, we will not be able to leave during the tour.

Reservations

Reservations can be made on the website two months prior to the planned date of use. Payment must be made by Visa or MASTER card for online reservations. Please check FAQ page if you have quetions. Please contact us for other inquiries.