At New Enoshima Aquarium, located in Katase Beach, Fujisawa, the popular deep-sea exhibition “Deep Sea I – Joint Research with JAMSTEC” was renewed on Monday, January 26, 2026.
This update further strengthens the fusion of research and exhibition, transforming the mysterious world of the deep sea into a space where visitors can experience it more realistically and more intimately than ever before.
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Overview
What Has Changed in This Renewal?
The most significant highlight of this renewal is that it has become a “living research exhibition” created in collaboration with a research institution.
🧪 Connected Directly to the Frontlines of Marine Research
This exhibition is structured based on joint research with the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC). Using real data and specimens obtained through deep-sea exploration, it goes beyond simple display to explain scientific perspectives such as:
・Why does this organism live in this environment?
・In what kind of conditions did it evolve?
Visitors can explore not just what lives in the deep sea, but the science behind it.
New Tanks Focusing on Small Deep-Sea Organisms
🪸 Research Tanks Recreating “Deep-Sea Caves”
The newly installed tanks showcase small deep-sea organisms collected during exploration projects of deep-sea caves around the Daito Islands.
Creatures that previously rarely took center stage—such as small crustaceans and invertebrates—are now highlighted. Visitors can carefully observe:
・Their body structures
・Their unique movements
・Their adaptations to complete darkness
Rather than emphasizing visual impact, this exhibition invites visitors to appreciate depth, detail, and scientific discovery. It is both intellectually stimulating and rich in learning opportunities.
A Deep-Sea Exhibit That Encourages Learning
As part of the renewal, explanatory panels and visual materials have also been updated.
Topics covered include:
・Water pressure, temperature, and light conditions in the deep sea
・Methods used by exploration vehicles
・Special abilities possessed by deep-sea organisms
All information is presented in clear language and with easy-to-understand diagrams, making it ideal for children’s summer research projects or as an opportunity to spark interest in science.
Recommended for Families and Couples
・Indoor exhibits unaffected by weather
・Convenient location for combining with Enoshima sightseeing
・Quiet and calm exhibition area
The deep-sea zone is designed for careful observation rather than loud excitement, making it particularly suitable for adult visitors and thoughtful date experiences.
New Enoshima Aquarium – Visitor Information
【Official Website and Instagram】
■Official Website: https://www.enosui.com/
■Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enosui_com/?hl=ja
【Opening Hours】
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last admission at 4:00 PM)
※Please note that hours may vary depending on the day. Be sure to confirm in advance.
【Access】
・5-minute walk from Katase-Enoshima Station on the Odakyu Enoshima Line
・10-minute walk from Enoshima Station on the Enoden Line
・10-minute walk from Shonan-Enoshima Station on the Shonan Monorail
【Parking】
・No dedicated parking lot
・Multiple nearby parking facilities available
【Nearby Parking Facilities】
①Shonan Coast Park Central Parking Lot
■Capacity: 356 vehicles
■Open 24 hours
■Rates:
・July–August: ¥260 per 30 minutes (Maximum ¥3,000)
・Other months: ¥210 per 30 minutes (Maximum ¥1,700)
②Katase Beach Underground Parking Lot
■Capacity: 200 vehicles
■Hours:
・July–August: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
・Other months: Weekdays 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM / Weekends & Holidays 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
■Rates:
・July–August: ¥260 per 30 minutes (No daily maximum)
・Other months: ¥210 per 30 minutes (Maximum ¥1,710)
※Overnight fee: ¥1,040
【Address】
2-19-1 Katase Kaigan, Fujisawa, Kanagawa 251-0035, Japan
Editorial Summary | A Deeper Way to Understand the Deep Sea
With this renewal, the deep-sea exhibition at New Enoshima Aquarium has evolved from a place to simply view rare creatures into a place where visitors can understand and reflect on the deep ocean.
During your visit to Shonan, take a moment to shift your perspective and explore the depths of our planet. This renewed exhibit offers a meaningful and memorable experience.
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