is an aquarium on the island of Itsukushima in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan. Overview There are about 350 variety of aquatic animals include finless porpoises, sea otters, Steller sea lions, sea lions and penguins. Hours are from January 1 to December 25, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. History Opened as a prefectural aquarium in 1959 Transferred to Miyajima, Hiroshima as a town aquarium in 1967 Reconstructed the buildings in 1981 Began to keep sea otters in 1985 Transferred to Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima as a city aquarium in 2005 Planned renewal in 2011 See also Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums Itsukushima External links Miyajima Public Aquarium Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums Tourist attractions in Hiroshima Prefecture Aquaria in Japan 1959 establishments in Japan Buildings and structures in Hiroshima Prefecture Zoos established in 1959 Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima