The River of Kyoto
Encountering the "living fossil" giant salamander
The River of Kyoto
The diverse freshwater creatures that grow in Kyoto, the city of water, are right before your eyes.
The Kyoto Basin is surrounded by mountains on three sides and is blessed with an abundance of water from the mountains. The "Kyo no kawa" area displays a variety of living creatures, including giant salamanders. You can experience the connection between the environment that nurtures life, starting with a single drop of Iwashimizu water.
Japanese giant salamander
Known as "one of the world's largest amphibians," the giant salamander is a rare creature whose ecology remains largely a mystery. This native species of giant salamander has lived in Japan since ancient times and is designated as a special national natural monument. Kyoto Aquarium has a large exhibition area where you can enjoy the realistic ecology of the giant salamanders that live in Kyoto's rivers.
Everything about the Yura River, from upstream to downstream, is here!
The upper, middle, and lower reaches of the Yura River are all represented in one aquarium. In the upper reaches, you'll find char and yamame trout, in the middle reaches you'll find mullet and Freshwater minnow, and in the lower reaches you'll find Common carp and other fish. Enjoy the animals that live in the Yura River and the changing seasons.
Also pay attention to this
Giant salamanders are nocturnal, so they stay still during the day, but if you observe them closely, you can see them moving slowly to change locations and coming to the surface to breathe.
You can meet in this area
Living animals
Giant salamander, char, Freshwater minnow, Common carp, yamame trout, etc.
The exhibits may change depending on the condition of the animals.
