Secrets of the Aquarium Revealed Only Now! "Enosui Whole Dissection Exhibition" Held‼

New Enoshima Aquarium (Location: Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture; Director: Nao Sakiyama) will hold the "Enosui Whole Dissection Exhibition" from Friday, July 3 to Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

This summer, we will thoroughly dissect "Enosui" from three perspectives: "Creatures," "Technology," and "Passion"!

We will introduce not only the charm of the "creatures" living at Enosui, but also the "technology" that keeps them healthy and the "passion" that supports them throughout the facility.

We will deliver the fun of seeing hidden places and changing perspectives, as well as the secrets of the aquarium!

Enosui Whole Dissection Exhibition Event Site

Introducing some of the exciting content!

Dissecting the Sagami Bay Large Tank 1

The permanent exhibition "Sagami Bay Zone" introduces the treasure trove of marine life, Sagami Bay, from various angles. The first thing you see is a tank that reproduces the powerful waves crashing against the shore. We will dissect the mechanism of this tank! [Location] Sagami Bay Zone, Sagami Bay Large Tank, Side of Encounter Sea

Dissecting the Sagami Bay Kids Tank

We will replace part of the "Sagami Bay Kids Tank" with a transparent panel to show the inside. We will also introduce dissection diagrams of creatures, so you can peek inside their bodies! [Location] Sagami Bay Zone, Sagami Bay Kids Tank

Shirasu Science: Dissecting Sardines

Enosui is the only place in the world that has a permanent exhibition of "Shirasu" (larval anchovy), a local specialty of Shonan. Along with the ingenuity in breeding and raising, we will introduce the body structure of the anchovy. [Location] Sagami Bay Zone, Shirasu Science

Dissecting the Sagami Bay Large Tank 2

The "Sagami Bay Large Tank," the largest tank in the facility, houses about 100 species and 10,000 fish found in the nearby Sagami Bay. We will clearly introduce the reproduction of the natural environment and the ingenuity to keep the fish healthy! [Location] Sagami Bay Zone, Front of Sagami Bay Large Tank

Dissecting the Special Deep Sea World

Enosui has a tank for researching and breeding deep-sea creatures that live in the extremely special "chemosynthetic ecosystem"! We will introduce the mechanism of the tank that recreates the environment where creatures live using toxic hydrogen sulfide as an energy source, and the body structure of creatures living in special environments. [Location] Deep Sea I ~Joint Research with JAMSTEC~

Moon of Jellyfish ~Secrets of the Exhibition~

Jellyfish always rank high among healing animals. Enosui has been working on breeding them since the opening of the old building. In the projection mapping "Moon of Jellyfish (Sora)" shown daily in the Jellyfish Fantasy Hall, we will dissect the secrets behind the breeding and the beautiful drifting appearance! [Location] Jellyfish Fantasy Hall

Dissecting Sharks

Among the sharks living in the shark tank, we will introduce the body structure of the particularly famous and popular hammerhead shark, the scalloped hammerhead, using illustrations! [Location] Pacific Ocean, Warm Sea, Shark Tank

Dissecting Enosui's Research and Studies

We will introduce new species of jellyfish and moray eels reported by Enosui trainers, as well as the isopod named "Enosui" after the aquarium's nickname. You can also experience touching a plastinated giant isopod! [Location] Side of Jellyfish Science

Dissecting "Shinkai 2000"

In 2012, there was trial and error regarding the exhibition location and method for the permanent display of JAMSTEC's manned submersible "Shinkai 2000." We will show videos of episodes from that time and how "Shinkai 2000" arrived at Enosui. Please feel the staff's passionate feelings for "Shinkai 2000." [Location] Deep Sea II ~Shinkai 2000~

Public Maintenance of "Shinkai 2000"

"Shinkai 2000" is Japan's first full-fledged submersible built for manned deep-sea research. During its operation, it conducted surveys in seas around the world, with the most frequent survey area being Sagami Bay. The popular program "Public Maintenance of Shinkai 2000" has been held every year since the exhibition began at New Enoshima Aquarium. This summer's theme is "Dissecting Shinkai 2000." Please enjoy the explanation of the ship's structure and equipment by the former Shinkai 2000 operation team, along with the impressive maintenance work such as removing the outer skin. [Date and Time] Saturday, July 11, 14:00-15:30 [Location] Deep Sea II ~Shinkai 2000~ [Cooperation] JAMSTEC (Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology)

Dissecting Penguins, California Sea Lions, Harbor Seals, and Dolphins

We will introduce the body structures of Humboldt penguins, California sea lions, harbor seals, and bottlenose dolphins raised at Enosui, using illustrations in an easy-to-understand way! [Location] Front of Penguin and Seal area, Dolphin Show Stadium

Enosui Dissection Stamp Rally

A stamp rally where you can learn about the body structures of creatures. Two types of creatures will appear during the period! <Bottlenose Dolphin> July 3 (Fri) - August 16 (Sun) <Bluespotted Stingray> August 17 (Mon) - September 30 (Wed) [Location] Rally sheet distribution: Welcome Lounge, Stamp points: 3 locations inside the aquarium

Exciting Limited Goods Appear!!

Enosui Sea Picture Book Series Second Edition! "Enosui Dissection Picture Book" Experience the "Enosui Whole Dissection Exhibition" with the picture book in hand, or enjoy the creatures, technology, and passion of Enosui at home! [Sales Location] Main Shop / [Price] 1,320 yen

Limited Original Goods

We will sell original illustrations drawn by Chihiro Kinoshita, who created the illustrations for the "Enosui Whole Dissection Exhibition" and "Enosui Dissection Picture Book," as well as limited original goods for the "Enosui Whole Dissection Exhibition"! A4 clear file / postcard T-shirts (2 types), sketchbooks (2 types), acrylic key holders (6 types)

Special Cooperation for the Enosui Whole Dissection Exhibition

Illustration: Chihiro Kinoshita Ph.D. (Agriculture) / Illustrator Specializes in behavioral ecology and diving physiology of marine animals such as sea turtles. After serving as a Special Researcher of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (PD), she has been active as an illustrator since 2023. She is the author of "Many Wonders: Creatures and Heat" (Fukuinkan Shoten) and "Approaching with the Latest Research: Illustrated Encyclopedia of Living Creatures" (X-Knowledge), and also responsible for illustrations in "Pokémon Ecological Encyclopedia" (Shogakukan). [Display Location] Throughout the facility

Message: Dr. Takeshi Yoro Born November 11, 1937 (Showa 12) in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Anatomist. After graduating from the University of Tokyo Faculty of Medicine in 1962, he entered the Department of Anatomy. After serving as an assistant and associate professor at the University of Tokyo Faculty of Medicine, he became a professor at the same faculty in 1981. He retired from the University of Tokyo in 1995 and subsequently became a professor emeritus at the same university. His book "The Wall of Stupidity" published in 2003 became a hot topic and a bestseller. [Display Location] Next to Enosui Eco Environment Tank

<New Enoshima Aquarium Business Information> [Business Hours] July 3 (Fri) - July 17 (Fri) 9:00-17:00 July 18 (Sat) 9:00-18:00 July 19 (Sun) 8:00-19:00 July 20 (Holiday Mon) - August