Starting September 16, 2026 (Wednesday), Kobe Suma Sea World will begin a new weekday-only program called Ikimono Talk Live (生きものトークライブ), offering an enjoyable way to learn about the sharks, dolphins, penguins, and other animals kept at the aquarium, across a range of themes.
The weekday-only Ikimono Talk Live lets visitors learn about the animals kept at the aquarium in a fun, easy-to-follow way. Which animal takes the spotlight is kept a surprise until you arrive, so there's something new to discover every time you visit. Through stories you can only hear here, the program blends learning and play into what Kobe Suma Sea World calls a "connected edutainment" experience, aiming to spark deeper interest in and curiosity about the animals it features.
Ikimono Talk Live Program Details
A program that lets visitors learn about the aquarium's animals in a fun way, with a different theme each session.
Program start date: September 16 (Wed), 2026 onward, weekdays only
Time: Weekdays at 3:00 PM
- Program content or the schedule may be changed or cancelled without prior notice.
Location: Orca Stadium, 1st floor, Orca Hall
Participation fee: Free (a separate aquarium admission ticket is required; program participation alone is not available)
About Kobe Suma Sea World
Kobe Suma Sea World offers the only orca performance in western Japan, a buffet restaurant where guests can dine while watching the orcas, and the world's first educational zone dedicated to learning about orca ecology. Blending learning ("Education") and play ("Entertainment") into what it calls a "connected edutainment aquarium," the facility provides opportunities for both adults and children to learn while enjoying themselves.
Location: 1-3-5 Wakamiyacho, Suma-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 654-0049
Opening Date: June 1, 2024
Closed: Irregular closures
Hours: Weekdays 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM / Weekends & Holidays 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (subject to seasonal change)
Phone: 078-731-7301
Official Website: https://www.kobesuma-seaworld.jp/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kobe_sumasea/
