Suruga Bay Deep Sea Life Museum: Plunge into the Abyss
Explore the depths of Suruga Bay and encounter bizarre deep-sea creatures at this unique Numazu museum.
Discover the bizarre and fascinating creatures of the deep at the Suruga Bay Deep Sea Life Museum in Numazu. This unique museum showcases the biodiversity of Suruga Bay, Japan's deepest bay, with exhibits featuring everything from bioluminescent fish to the 'living fossil' coelacanth.
A brief summary to Suruga Bay Deep Sea Life Museum
- 2710-1 Heda, Numazu, Heda, Shizuoka, 410-3402, JP
- +81558-94-2384
- Visit website
- Monday 9 am-4:30 pm
- Tuesday 9 am-4:30 pm
- Thursday 9 am-4:30 pm
- Friday 9 am-4:30 pm
- Saturday 9 am-4:30 pm
- Sunday 9 am-4:30 pm
Local tips
- Check the museum's website for any special events or temporary exhibits that may be on display during your visit.
- Allow at least 1.5-2 hours to fully explore the museum's exhibits.
- Combine your visit with a trip to Heda Onsen, a nearby hot spring area known for its views of Mount Fuji.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Numazu Station, take a Tokai Bus towards Heda. The bus ride takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes to Kurura Heda bus stop. From the Kurura Heda bus stop, it is a short walk to the Suruga Bay Deep Sea Life Museum. Bus tickets cost between ¥1,100 and ¥1,600.
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Car
If driving from Numazu, take Route 1 south towards the Izu Peninsula. Follow the signs for Heda. The museum is located at 2710-1 Heda, Numazu, Shizuoka. Parking is available at the museum and is free.
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