Adventure World (アドベンチャーワールド)
Adventure World is a theme park in Shirayama, Shirahama Town, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, combining a zoo, a public aquarium, and an amusement park. It is operated by Hours Co., Ltd. (AWS), an affiliate of Marusue Co., Ltd. (real estate / construction industry), headquartered in Matsubara City, Osaka Prefecture.
When it first opened on April 22, 1978, it was called “Nanki Shirahama World Safari.” Under the theme of “contact between humans, animals, and nature,” the facility takes on new challenges every day. Its format—bringing together a zoo, aquarium, and amusement park—is rare in Japan. The park features many attractions, including a giant panda breeding exhibition and dolphin and sea lion shows. There are also animal-themed restaurants and cafes, as well as academic tours.
General Information
- Address: 2399 Katada, Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama
- Telephone:
- Opening Hours: 10:00 – 17:00
- Park Schedule: https://www.aws-s.com/en/guide/opening_hours/
Admission Fee
1Day Pass
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Adult (Age 18+): 4,800 yen
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Senior (Age 65+): 4,300 yen
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Junior (Senior High Sschool & Junior High Sschool): 3,800 yen
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Child (Elementary student Ages 4+): 2,800 yen
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Online Purchase Ticket: https://adventureworld.co.jp/index.php
Ease of Access
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Access by Train: Access from principal cities. Take the fixed-route bus from JR Shirahama Station (about 10 minutes).
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Access by Bus:
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From Kyoto: The Kyoutanabe highway bus or Kyoto Station Hachijo exit (approx. 4 hr)
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From Osaka: Namba (OCAT) or JR highway bus terminal in Osaka Station (approx. 3 hr 30 min)
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From Tokyo: Get off the bus at Toretore-ichiba-mae from Yokohama, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Omiya, then take the fixed-route bus (approx. 12 hr)
Live & Attraction
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Panda Love
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Breeding Center
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The Big Ocean
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The Animal Land
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Dolphin Friendly Pool
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Center Dome & Sea Animals Museum
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Safari World
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Feeling Area
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Family Square
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Elephant Feeling Square
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Wanwan Garden
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Live & Attraction Schedule: https://www.aws-s.com/en/guide/schedule/
Facilities
In Adventure World, there are large-scale zoo, aquarium and amusement park as one that you never get tired here.
Play Zone outdoors
Enjoy different outdoor games and entertainment facilities such as the Merry-Go-Round, Ocean View Ferris Wheel, and Big Adventure Rollercoaster.
Restaurant
Steak, an omelet containing fried rice, seafood, and the park’s original curries—these and other delicious dishes are available for guests to enjoy during breaks from their adventure.
Shops
Adventure World offers home shipping for Giant Panda and other cute original goods—perfect for taking memories with you.
Social Media
- Website: https://www.aws-s.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adventureworld.official/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adventureworld_official/
