The Nagara River Exhibition Area
4th Floor: The Headwaters of the Nagara River
This area recreates the waterfalls, streams, and ravines found around Kamasudani in Takasu Town, Gujo City. Visitors can see aquatic creatures native to the upper reaches of the Nagara River, including Yamato char, Japanese freshwater crabs, and black salamanders.
3rd Floor: From the Upper to the Lower Nagara River
The exhibits recreate the river’s shallows and deep pools around Gujo City and Mino City. Here, visitors can observe species that inhabit the middle and lower reaches of the Nagara River, including cherry salmon, Japanese giant salamanders, sweetfish, and little egrets.
Freshwater Habitats Around the World
2nd Floor: Rivers and Lakes of the World
This floor introduces freshwater environments from around the globe, including the Mekong River, Congo River, and Lake Tanganyika. The exhibits feature fascinating species such as Mekong giant catfish, archerfish, and cichlids, highlighting the diversity of life in the world’s rivers and lakes.
1st Floor: The Amazon River
The Amazon River area showcases the extraordinary aquatic life of South America’s great river system. Exhibits include arapaima, redtail catfish, piranhas, and electric eels.
Special Exhibits and Interactive Activities
Giant Tortoise Plaza
At the Giant Tortoise Plaza, visitors can get close to Aldabra giant tortoises and experience the impressive size of these remarkable reptiles.
Capybara Terrace
The Capybara Terrace offers an opportunity to observe capybaras and enjoy their relaxed, endearing behavior.
Clear Stream Touch Pool
At the Clear Stream Touch Pool, visitors can touch fish native to the Nagara River. This hands-on experience provides an engaging way to learn about the creatures that inhabit local freshwater ecosystems.
History and Architecture
Aquatotto Gifu opened in 2004 in Kawashima Kasada-cho, Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture. Its distinctive fan-shaped building was inspired by the Roman letter “G,” the symbol associated with Gifu Prefecture.
Each floor has its own theme, guiding visitors on a journey from the headwaters of a local Japanese river to freshwater habitats around the world.
Located within Kankyo Rakuen
Aquatotto Gifu is one of the facilities in Kankyo Rakuen, a riverside park that welcomes visitors with a variety of recreational and nature-related attractions.
The aquarium is located beside the Kawashima Parking Area and Highway Oasis on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway. Visitors traveling by car can park at the Highway Oasis and walk directly to the aquarium.
An annual passport is also available at a price equivalent to approximately two regular admissions, making it an attractive option for visitors who plan to return.