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Janohire Outdoor Resort Dolphin Arch Awaji
A fun interactive facility where you can touch dolphins and even swim with them.
This interactive facility on Awaji Island lets visitors enjoy seeing dolphins living naturally up close. In April 2026, the entire dolphin care area was renovated, creating a more comfortable environment for both dolphins and visitors.
A wide range of programs is available, including Dolphin View, where you can take your time observing dolphins from a pier in the care area, and Buddy Touch, a hands-on experience with sign-based communication and handshakes. Programs that let you wear a wetsuit and spend time in the water with dolphins are especially popular, with the limited-time Dolphin Power Swim, where you can hold onto a dolphin’s fin and swim together, drawing particular attention (late May to mid-July). Experiences other than Dolphin View require advance reservations.
The facility is located within a combined outdoor resort at the southernmost tip of Awaji Island. Surrounded by the rich natural beauty of Fukura Bay, visitors can enjoy a full range of outdoor activities, including camping, fishing, and marine sports.
Highlights
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An interactive dolphin facility on Awaji Island.
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A wide range of programs, including viewing and Buddy Touch.
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Programs where you enter the water and spend time with dolphins are also popular.
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Located within a combined outdoor resort, where you can enjoy camping, marine sports, and more.
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See lively dolphins up close
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Communicate with dolphins through interactive experiences
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Learn more about dolphin ecology and behavior
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Dolphin Float Swim, where you spend time in the water with dolphins
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Dolphin Power Swim, offered for a limited time
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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No, it is not available around the dolphin area.
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Can I join an experience without a reservation?
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Dolphin View accepts same-day registration only. Other programs may also be available if there are openings, with registration closing 30 minutes before the program starts.
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Is parking available?
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There is a free parking lot for Approx. 100 vehicles.
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Are there smoking areas?
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There are several smoking areas within the facility.
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Are there sightseeing spots nearby?
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Several sightseeing spots are within a few dozen minutes by car.
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Can I enter with a pet?
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Pets are allowed for Dolphin View. (A leash is required.)
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Can I enter with a stroller or wheelchair?
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Strollers and wheelchairs are allowed. However, please use caution, as the slope is steep and there may be movement inside the fish pens.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- じゃのひれアウトドアリゾートドルフィンアーチあわじ
- Postal Code
- 656-0543
- Address
- 2660 Ama-Shioyacho, Minamiawaji City, Hyogo Prefecture
- Phone
- 0799-50-3353
- Closed on
- Open daily *May close temporarily due to bad weather, facility maintenance, or the dolphins’ health
- Hours
- 9:00am–5:00pm *Reception closes at 4:45pm (Dolphin View)
- Admission
- Dolphin View ¥550 (free for ages 3 and under), Buddy Touch ¥6,000 (recommended for ages 4 and up), Dolphin Float Swim ¥8,400 (for elementary school students and older), Dolphin Power Swim ¥12,000 (limited-time program, for elementary school students and older)
- Access
- 40 minutes by car from Seidan-Mihara IC on the Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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