Umitama Experience Park "Tsukumi Dolphin Island"
An interactive facility where you can connect with dolphins in their natural habitat
Tsukumi Dolphin Island is an ocean resort themed around "connection and healing" with dolphins, offering dreamlike experiences such as swimming with dolphins or touching them directly. Located in a corner of the port on the northern side of the Youra Peninsula, this facility makes use of the natural sea environment to provide dynamic dolphin performances and a variety of interactive programs.
Visitors can feed dolphins or swim alongside them by holding onto their dorsal or pectoral fins. The shallow water ensures safety, even for children. The facility also offers a unique activity called "pushing," where a dolphin uses its snout to push the soles of your feet and propel you across the water’s surface – an experience available only here in Japan!
Other programs include observing dolphins from a small electric boat, feeding sessions, and more. The park also features penguins, sea turtles, and a popular touch pool for children.
Next door, the Sato no Eki Tsukumi Marche market offers Tsukumi Dolphin Island merchandise and specialty products from Oita Prefecture, making it a great place for shopping.
Visitors can feed dolphins or swim alongside them by holding onto their dorsal or pectoral fins. The shallow water ensures safety, even for children. The facility also offers a unique activity called "pushing," where a dolphin uses its snout to push the soles of your feet and propel you across the water’s surface – an experience available only here in Japan!
Other programs include observing dolphins from a small electric boat, feeding sessions, and more. The park also features penguins, sea turtles, and a popular touch pool for children.
Next door, the Sato no Eki Tsukumi Marche market offers Tsukumi Dolphin Island merchandise and specialty products from Oita Prefecture, making it a great place for shopping.
* Please note that the text shown on this page includes machine translations.
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Basic Information
- Address (Japanese)
- 879-2683 大分県津久見市大字四浦2218-10
- Address
- 2218-10 Oaza Youra, Tsukumi City, Oita, 879-2683
- Telephone Number
- 0972-85-3020
- Other contact details
- 0972-85-3010
- Opening Times
- 10:00–16:00 (hours may be extended depending on the season)
- Closed
- Mid-January to mid-February (for maintenance)
- Prices
- [General]
-Adults (high school students and older): 1,300 yen
-Children (elementary and middle school students): 800 yen
-Preschoolers (4 years and older): 650 yen
[Group (20 people or more)]
-Adults (high school students and older): 1,200 yen
-Children (elementary and middle school students): 700 yen
-Preschoolers (4 years and older): 550 yen
*Discounts available for school events and for disabled individuals - Car Park
- 150 parking space
- Access
- [By car]
-Approximately 20 minutes from Tsukumi IC on the Higashi-Kyushu Expressway
-Approximately 30 minutes from Saiki IC on the Higashi-Kyushu Expressway
-Approximately 15 minutes from JR Tsukumi Station
[By bus] (Sundays and public holidays only)
-Approximately 23 minutes from JR Tsukumi Station, get off at "Tsukumi Irukajima" bus stop then walk a short distance - Website
＊Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
