Karatsu, Saga / マリンパル呼子
Marine Pal Yobuko
The whale-shaped underwater viewing boat "Zeela" slowly circles the sea off Yobuko, letting you see fish swimming naturally from windows 1.2 m below the surface; there are two types, the blue Zeela and the pink Zeela. The "Ikamaru" sightseeing boat to Nanatsugama also departs from Marine Pal Yobuko.
Last official check
26 Sept 2026
Traveler reports
0
Reports open in Phase 2
Next scheduled check
25 Dec 2026
Decide before you go
A short summary made from the official facts below. Check the rows for details.
- Getting there
- Train / Bus
- Admission
- Paid (see the price below)
- Closing days
- Has closing days (see below)
Before you go
Only facts we confirmed on official sources are shown. Anything else is marked “Not checked yet”.
- Opening hours
9:00-17:00. Zeela departs hourly 9:20-17:00 (March-October) and 9:20-16:00 (November-February); Ikamaru departs hourly 9:30-16:30 (both about 40 minutes).
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Closed
Some regular closing days December-March (check the website).
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Admission
Zeela: adults (junior high and older) 2,200 yen, children (elementary) 1,100 yen. Ikamaru: adults 2,000 yen, children 1,000 yen. One preschooler free per adult.
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Getting there
Showa Bus bound for Yobuko from the Otemachi bus center to Yobuko; 30 minutes by taxi from JR Karatsu Station.
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Parking
Available (100 yen per hour).
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Payment
Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.
- Accessibility
Disabled parking; wheelchair loan (there are steps).
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site
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Address: Karatsu, Saga (Japanese address: 佐賀県唐津市呼子町呼子4185−27)
Official site: https://www.asobo-saga.jp/spots/detail/ee0d15b4-7910-4887-bec3-efb4c368eb78
Location
Smaller pins are other spots nearby.
Nearby spots
- No photo yetYobuko Morning MarketSagaLess than 1 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetTashima ShrineSaga2 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetNagoya Castle Museum and RuinsSaga2 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetNanatsugama CavesSaga4 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetGenkai Underwater Observation TowerSaga4 km away (straight line)
Distances are straight-line distances, not travel distances.
Crowds
- Crowd level
Not checked yet — no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.
- Best time to visit
Not checked yet — no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.
- Peak time
Not checked yet — no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.
- Busiest days
Not checked yet — no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.
- Busiest season
Not checked yet — no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.
- Latest traveler report
- None yet
Traveler crowd data by time of day appears after 5 traveler reports (0 so far).
You can check typical busy hours in Google Maps ("Popular times" on the place's page). Open this spot in Google Maps
Visiting respectfully
- RulesCancelled when sea conditions are poor.Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site
Verification log
- 26 Sept 2026First check · Tourism board · https://www.asobo-saga.jp/spots/detail/ee0d15b4-7910-4887-bec3-efb4c368eb78Hours, closing days, fees, access, parking, description, address and coordinates read from a tourism organization's site.