Please note that the Biwa catfish tank and ayu (sweetfish) tank are currently closed for renovations.
Entry fee: Adults 300 yen (240 yen each for groups of 20 or more)
High school and university students 240 yen (190 yen each for groups of 20 or more)
Junior high, and elementary school students 150 yen (120 yen each for groups of 20 or more).
The entry fee does not include entry to the permanent exhibition rooms.
Since opening in 1996, the Lake Biwa Museum, with a theme of "Lakes and People", has been enjoyed by over 12 million people from all over Japan and beyond.
However, on February 10, 2023, a major incident occurred when the giant Biwa catfish tank suddenly broke. Fortunately, no one was hurt and the fish were safe, but inspections found that other tanks contain small cracks, so they had to be drained for safety. Among them is the "Tunnel Tank", the symbol of the aquarium, which was drained.
The cost of replacing the acrylic in the aquarium, which will be necessary to reopen the exhibition, is expected to be in excess of tens of millions of yen. Therefore, we have launched a project called "A New Aquarium Created by Everyone" to revive the aquatic exhibits. As a first step, we have decided to raise part of the cost of replacing the acrylic tunnel tank. At a future stage, we will repair the giant Biwa catfish tank.
Together with everyone who supports the Lake Biwa Museum, we will revive the aquatic exhibits and create an opportunity to think about a better future for lakes and people.
The crowdfunding period is now over, and we reached our target!
Crowdfunding page: https://readyfor.jp/projects/biwahaku2023
Thank you for your kind support.
Lake Biwa is in central Japan and is one of the world's few ancient lakes. It is also Japan's largest freshwater lake and it has shaped the natural and cultural history of the area for a long time.
The exhibits of the Lake Biwa Museum explore the relationship between lakes and people, focusing on Lake Biwa and the changes that have occurred during its long history.
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