'Living with Whales' Japan Heritage Walk in Taiji & Night Museum

About this event

Commemorating the 10th anniversary of its Japan Heritage designation, the "Living with Whales" Japan Heritage Walk in Taiji Town & Night Museum will be held in Taiji Town, Wakayama Prefecture. In this event, participants explore historic sites and constituent cultural properties related to whaling culture scattered across Taiji Town, guided by a Japan Heritage guide. Major visiting spots include the "Tomyo-zaki Yamamidai Site" (an essential vantage point for traditional whaling), the "Kajitori-zaki Beacon Site", and whale memorial monuments. Furthermore, after normal operating hours when the facility is usually closed to the public, Taiji Whale Museum will host a special "Night Museum" program. In addition to touring the fantastical space where skeletal specimens and exhibits are illuminated, participants can enjoy a nighttime feeding experience at no extra charge, a night live show with illuminated dolphins, and spot guide talks by caretakers. Souvenirs are also prepared for participants, offering a precious opportunity to connect deeply with Taiji's history and culture.

Venue

Taiji Whale Museum Parking Lot 2

Taiji, Taiji, Higashimuro District, Wakayama 649-5171