Hakkeijima

• Address: Hakkeijima, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama, 236-0006
• Tel: + 81 45-788-8888
• Website: www.seaparadise.co.jp
• Length: 24 hectares
• Opening hours: 10: 00-18: 00
• Entrance fee: free of charge

Japan - one of the most amazing countries in the world, where the ancient shrines and majestic temples peacefully neighbor with the giant modern skyscrapers. Deliciously delicious national cuisine , unique culture, warm hospitality and breathtaking sights are conquered every year by hundreds of thousands of travelers, forcing them to return to Japan again and again. Among the most interesting places of this unusual state, the island Hakkeijima (Hakkeijima), located near the city ​​of Yokohama, deserves special attention. Let's talk more about it.

Interesting Facts

So, what is this popular tourist object:

1. Hakkeijima is an island of artificial origin.
2. It is located just 1 hour from Yokohama. Tourists usually combine a visit to Hakkeijima and another local attraction - the area of Minato Mirai 21 .
3. Tokyo is 1.5 hours away from the island.
4. The second name of Hakkeijima is "an island of entertainment".

Attractions of Hakkeijima Island in Japan

The territory of the park is really great, therefore, walking on it, be sure to pay attention to:

1. Oceanarium "Sea Paradise" (Sea Paradise) of Hakkeijima. Its building can be seen from afar: its roof is crowned by a glass pyramid in the style of high-tech. The oceanarium consists of 3 parts:

• " Aquamuz ", where you can see about 70 000 representatives of ocean fauna. The aquarium on the island of Hakkeijima entertainment differs from other similar establishments in that conditions are created that are as close to natural as possible, so that its inhabitants feel very comfortable, and visitors have the opportunity to admire the magnificent coral reefs and the bizarre "population" of the aquarium having a special highlight;
• An unusual tunnel , made in the form of an underwater escalator. Its walls are made of thick transparent glass, followed by sea otters and turtles, white sharks and other inhabitants of a giant aquarium;
• " Laguna Fureai ", where animals can be touched, ironed and fed. There are spectacular aqua shows featuring sea lions and seals.

Features of visit

Entrance to the park Hakkejima is absolutely free. Pay only for visiting the aquarium and individual attractions. Unlimited ticket for the day will cost 5050 yen ($ 44).

If you decide to stay longer on the island, you can stay overnight at the Hakeijima Sea Paradise Inn, which is famous for its coziness and high quality of service.

There is another option - accommodation in the guest house Kamejikan, which is 9 km from the first hotel. As for food, the island has a lot of cafes and restaurants, mostly Japanese cuisine.

How to get there?

Hakkejima Island in Japan is one of the main attractions of the country and enjoys incredible popularity with all local residents and foreign tourists. Getting to it is easy enough. You need to take the Tokyo-Yokohama metro along the Keihin-Kyuko line, get off at Kanazawa-Hakkei station ((along the Keihin Kyuko line), then transfer to the Seaside line, the destination is Hakkeijima station.