Kyoto Aquarium was built on the edge of Umekoji Park near Kyoto Station. The beautifully designed facility boasts a fascinating collection of water creatures. Dolphins, seals and penguins are popular with visitors, but my personal favorites were the jellyfish and octopuses. They also have a collection of river dwellers which includes giant salamanders.
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Cathy Cawood @cathy.cawood
I came to Japan in 2003 to teach English. I lived in Shiga prefecture for 1 year, and it still holds a special place in my heart. I lived in Kyoto for 9 years, then moved to Machida, Tokyo in 2014 after meeting my Japanese partner. I love to take photos, and my Japan in Pictures Facebook page has some 40,000 followers. I have been the Regional Partner for Yamanashi Prefecture since 2014.I am enjoying exploring the prefectures around Tokyo (I like to get off the beaten track), and I hope the photos and stories I share will encourage more people to discover this wonderful country.
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