Exploring Himeji's Sea: Our Choices 2026

Dates & time: November 28, 2026 (Sat) 11:00〜16:00
Price & booking: The official page does not state any participation fee or whether aquarium admission is required. Abareru-kun's Inquiry Class is by lottery via the application form until Saturday, Oct 31; winners are notified by email by Thursday, Nov 5. No registration is mentioned for the other programs.
Venue & access: Himeji City Aquarium and Tegarayama Koryu Station Train: nearest station is Tegarayama-Heiwakoen (JR Sanyo Line) / Car: Tegarayama Heiwa Park parking

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Why You Should Visit

A one-day family event about the sea off Himeji, which faces the Seto Inland Sea, held at Himeji City Aquarium and Tegarayama Koryu Station in Tegarayama Heiwa Park. The centerpiece is "Abareru-kun's Inquiry Class", where TV personality Abareru-kun explores the sea with elementary and junior high school students (advance application, by lottery). Alongside it, aquarium staff give a talk on the nature and sea creatures of the Seto Inland Sea, and laundry professionals share simple things you can do at home to protect the ocean. Organized by Sun TV, it suits families who want to connect ocean conservation with everyday life.

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Main programs

Abareru-kun's Inquiry Class: from 14:30, training room at Tegarayama Koryu Station. 100 people in total, elementary and junior high school students with their guardians (advance application, by lottery)
Talk by aquarium staff: "The Nature and Sea Creatures of the Seto Inland Sea"
"Tips from Laundry Pros: Protecting the Sea from Home"

Conditions for the Inquiry Class

Only the selected applicants may attend, with ID checked at reception
Seats are assigned by lottery by the organizer
No photography, recording, eating or drinking inside the room
The event will be filmed, and footage and images are planned for TV, social media and online

*Inquiries: Sun TV Events Division, 078-361-0305 (10:00–17:00, excluding weekends and holidays)

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FAQ

Can anyone join Abareru-kun's Inquiry Class?

It is for elementary and junior high school students with their guardians, 100 people in total. Places are drawn by lottery from applications received by Oct 31, and winners are emailed by Nov 5.

Is there anything to do if I'm not selected for the Inquiry Class?

There is also a talk by aquarium staff and a program on protecting the sea from home. The official page gives no registration details for these.

Who do I contact with questions?

Sun TV Events Division (078-361-0305, 10:00–17:00, excluding weekends and holidays).