Hanzake Nature Museum of Mizuho
Hanzake Nature Museum of Mizuho, is in Ohnan-cho Ochi-gun, Shimane prefecture, Japan. It is dedicated to the giant salamander.
“Hanzake” means Japanese giant salamander. The Japanese giant salamander can grow to 5 feet (1.5 m) in length and weigh 55 pounds (25 kg). It is the third-largest amphibian in the world. In some regions in the past, Japanese giant salamanders were hunted as a source of food. Now, it is prohibited. The Japanese giant salamander is designated as a special natural treasure in Japan, so local people say “Hanzake” affectionately in Ohnan-cho.
In this facility, you can see live Japanese giant salamanders from eggs to young to older animals, and experience the smell of the Japanese giant salamander.
You can also dress up as a Japanese giant salamander.
-Basic Information-
Adress: 475 Kamikamedani Onan-cho, Ochi-gun, Shimane-ken 696-0224 Japan
TEL: 0855-83-0819 / 050-5207-4886 in Japanese only
e-mail: info-hanzake@town-ohnan.jp
Operating hours: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Holidays: Every Monday and Tuesday The day after a holiday New Year’s holiday
Fee: Adult 310 yen Elementary and junior high school students 160 yen
Official site: http://www.ohtv.ne.jp/mizuho-hanzake/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hanzakeshizenkan/
