[Shimoda Aquarium] 'Ajisai' Horse Mackerel Festival! Animal Feeding Campaign
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- [Shimoda Aquarium] 'Ajisai' Horse Mackerel Festival! Animal Feeding Campaign
- Shimoda Aquarium will hold the 'Ajisai' (Horse Mackerel Festival) campaign from June 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring horse mackerel-themed feeding experiences to coincide with the local Shimoda Ajisai Festival.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: May 22, 2026
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Shimoda Aquarium will hold the 'Ajisai' (Horse Mackerel Festival) campaign from June 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring horse mackerel-themed feeding experiences to coincide with the local Shimoda Ajisai Festival.
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- [Shimoda Aquarium] 'Ajisai' Horse Mackerel Festival! Animal Feeding Campaign (May 22, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- May 22, 2026
Shimoda Aquarium will hold the 'Ajisai' (Horse Mackerel Festival) campaign from June 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring horse mackerel-themed feeding experiences to coincide with the local Shimoda Ajisai Festival.
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## 3rd Annual Limited-Time Feeding Campaign
From June 1 to 30, the 'Shimoda Ajisai Festival' will be held at Shimoda Park, showcasing over 3 million hydrangeas of more than 100 varieties. Located adjacent to the park, Shimoda Aquarium is hosting the 'Ajisai' event, a play on the Japanese words for 'hydrangea' and 'horse mackerel.' In addition to displaying live horse mackerel, visitors can enjoy feeding experiences for dolphins, seals, penguins, and the mackerel themselves.
## Event Overview
### Horse Mackerel Exhibit
- Location: Next to Marine Stadium
- Content: A special exhibition tank focusing on horse mackerel, featuring trivia and event details.
### Feeding Experiences
- Dolphin Feeding: Marine Stadium, after 9:50 show, 100 JPY
- Spotted Seal Feeding: Seal House, after 14:10 show, 300 JPY
- Humboldt Penguin Feeding: Penguin Pool, approx. 12:00, 100 JPY (tickets distributed at 9:30)
- Horse Mackerel Feeding: Gyogyo Lab, Saturdays/Sundays, 12:00/14:00, 500 JPY (includes backyard tour)
## About Shimoda Aquarium
An experiential aquarium operated by Shimoda Aqua Service Co., Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujita Kanko. It is known for its exhibits utilizing a natural inlet.
From June 1 to 30, the 'Shimoda Ajisai Festival' will be held at Shimoda Park, showcasing over 3 million hydrangeas of more than 100 varieties. Located adjacent to the park, Shimoda Aquarium is hosting the 'Ajisai' event, a play on the Japanese words for 'hydrangea' and 'horse mackerel.' In addition to displaying live horse mackerel, visitors can enjoy feeding experiences for dolphins, seals, penguins, and the mackerel themselves.
## Event Overview
### Horse Mackerel Exhibit
- Location: Next to Marine Stadium
- Content: A special exhibition tank focusing on horse mackerel, featuring trivia and event details.
### Feeding Experiences
- Dolphin Feeding: Marine Stadium, after 9:50 show, 100 JPY
- Spotted Seal Feeding: Seal House, after 14:10 show, 300 JPY
- Humboldt Penguin Feeding: Penguin Pool, approx. 12:00, 100 JPY (tickets distributed at 9:30)
- Horse Mackerel Feeding: Gyogyo Lab, Saturdays/Sundays, 12:00/14:00, 500 JPY (includes backyard tour)
## About Shimoda Aquarium
An experiential aquarium operated by Shimoda Aqua Service Co., Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujita Kanko. It is known for its exhibits utilizing a natural inlet.
FAQ
What is the 'Ajisai' festival at Shimoda Aquarium?
It is a limited-time event featuring horse mackerel exhibits and animal feeding experiences, held in conjunction with the Shimoda Ajisai Festival.
Do I need a reservation for feeding experiences?
Some experiences, like penguin feeding, require a numbered ticket. Please check with the aquarium for details.
How do I get to the aquarium?
It is a 7-minute bus ride, 5-minute taxi ride, or 25-minute walk from Izukyu-Shimoda Station.