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HOTARUIKA MUSEUM

Learn about “Hotaruika” a firefly squid, which is said to be the mystery of Toyama Bay, by seeing and touching.

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This hands-on museum is co-established at the Road Station "Wave Park Namerikawa", which is located alongside Japan's most prominent firefly squid fishing coast of Namerikawa. At the museum, you can enjoy learning about the ecology of firefly squid and the mystery of their inhabiting Toyama Bay. It provides a spectator-integrated live theater for a firefly squid luminous light show, and also a "Sea of Deep Sea Wonders” where you can learn about the sea creatures that live in the deep sea.  

The firefly squid luminous show can be seen from mid-March to late May. It's a popular spring-only show where fire squid is prominent, and you can see live firefly squid glowing up close. During the rest of the year, a show of light emitting plankton is held. In the theater, you can watch firefly squid fishing and maritime sightseeing throughout the year.

In addition, "Hotaruika Maritime Tourism'' is held only from April to early May. In this popular tour, you can observe the mystically twinkling firefly squid and fishermen fishing with fixed nets from sightseeing boats. The boat departs from the harbor in front of the Hotaruika Museum before dawn.

Highlights

  • You can learn about the mechanism of light emission of firefly squid along with various experiences.
  • There are also restaurants and shops.
  • A popular pool which uses deep ocean water called “THALASSOPIA” is adjacent to the Museum.

Photos

  • Observe the state of light emission by shaking the net of a special aquarium

    Observe the state of light emission by shaking the net of a special aquarium

  • Museum exterior. Located on the shores of the Namerikawa River, where firefly squid rush in

    Museum exterior. Located on the shores of the Namerikawa River, where firefly squid rush in

  • Light emitting firefly squid

    Light emitting firefly squid

  • “Spring of deep sea wonders” approaching the wonders of the deep sea

    “Spring of deep sea wonders” approaching the wonders of the deep sea

  • Exhibition hall where you can enjoy learning about the ecology of firefly squid

    Exhibition hall where you can enjoy learning about the ecology of firefly squid

Reviews

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  • 夏婉欣

    這兒有半圓形的水槽裡有好多螢烏賊喔~在大型螢幕上也有捕捉螢烏賊時可以看

Details

Name in Japanese
ほたるいかミュージアム
Postal Code
936-0021
Address
410 Nakagawara, Namerikawa City, Toyama
Telephone
076-476-9300
Closed
Tuesdays from 6/1~3/19
Price
620 yen (mid-March ~ late May: 820 yen)
Access
Ainokaze Toyama Railway 8 minutes on foot from Namerikawa Station
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (English)