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2023-10-23
Nifrelle is a "living museum "in Suita City, Osaka, where visitors can connect with a variety of living things based on the concept of "touching the senses ". It is a new type of sensory museum that transcends the boundaries of aquariums, zoos, and museums. This article introduces the charms of Nifrelle.
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Adjacent to Expo '70 Commemorative Park, Nifrelle has an unshakable presence.
Nifrelle opened in the area of "EXPOCITY ", which had its grand opening on November 19, 2015, adjacent to the Expo '70 Commemorative Park in Senri, Suita City. Kaiyukan ", one of Japan's largest aquariums "in Tempozan, Osaka, has created a new kind of museum by making the most of its 25 years of experience in operating aquariums. A wide variety of creatures are exhibited in an innovative style, skillfully using lighting, music, and video. The total number of visitors exceeded 1 million on April 9, 2016, a few months after its opening, and 2 million on November 8, just before the first anniversary of its opening, making it an indispensable representative tourist spot in Osaka with an unshakable presence.
A living museum with plenty of art elements ""
"Nifrelle, based on the concept of ", is a place that transcends the boundaries of conventional aquariums, zoos, and art museums, and incorporates many elements of art. Everyone remembers the experience of being involuntarily moved by a small flower on the side of the road, a cloud floating in the sky, the setting sun, the smell after a sunset, the sound of rain, or some other familiar natural phenomenon or small creature. At Nifrelle, we are committed to creating intuitive expressions of the beauty and wonder of living things. "The Living Museum "seems to deepen interest in living things and nature, and richly stimulate the sensibilities of children and adults of all ages. The museum is not limited to fish and water creatures commonly found in aquariums, but also houses numerous mammals and birds.
Exhibits divided into 8 zones by theme
Nifrelle offers a wide variety of creatures, from small fish to large animals, divided into themes focusing on the "groups ", ", ", ", ", ", ", ", ", ", ", and so on. The fish tanks can be viewed from 360 degrees and from new perspectives not seen in conventional aquariums. The aquarium is designed to bring you closer to the creatures. The aquarium is divided into eight zones: "Alts ", "Deliberate ", "Oyogi ", Wonder Moments, "Hide ", "Waterbees ", "Flutter ", "Connections ". By focusing on a specific theme, you will be able to notice the detailed movements of living creatures. The following is an introduction to the attractions and features of each zone in turn.
1 "Staying in touch with "
"The "Color "" zone is a world of gently changing colors. In thirteen beautifully clear tanks, you can feel the shimmering of the water, and colorful fish in red, blue, and yellow swim freely. The distinctive colors of the clownfish, lurid damselfish, yellowtail snappers, bannerfish, bicolor dottiebacks, and white-spotted duckbills are sure to catch your eye.
2 "deliberately "
"In the zone where you can see "the owners of the "deliberation "that sprays water, hides in the sand, or changes color to match its surroundings. Each tank is designed to allow visitors to get up close and personal with the creatures' original "and unique "behaviors. The curator's explanations are easy to understand, and you will be impressed by the creatures' skillful "deliberation ". The Chinese eel, the spectacled lanternfish, the longfin batfish, the bullhead shark, the clown shark, the tiger shark, the razorback ray, the bullfish, the clownfish, the gonzui, the American horseshoe crab, the fire clam, the Monkfish, the giant octopus, the giant octopus, the anemone crab, the spectacled carapace and many others show off their unique "and "skills.
3 "Oyogi "touch
"In the "Touch Zone" (Oyogi "), fish with unique swimming patterns dance, wave, and flap their wings in the clear water, in an environment unbound by the gravity of gravity. The artistic space where the shadows of the swimming fish and the ripples of the water overlap seems to produce a strange sensation. The space is created using shadows to highlight the diverse "Oyogi ". The unique "Oyogi "include the hecoayu, Chinese eel, stinging netfish, ragged scorpionfish, longnose eels, conger pufferfish, pineapple fish, spiny dogfish, giant cuttlefish, nautiluses, zoobranchs, and fan lobsters.
4 Wonder Moments
Wonder Moments offers a mystical space art experience, created by artist Takahiro Matsuo, that is like looking at the stars from outer space. Water sculptures, flowers, trees, and the universe are painted on the sphere, and showers of light pour down. 25 scenes of programs such as WATER/SENSE OF NATURE and PHENOMENON/UNIVERSE will be shown for about 15 minutes.5 "hide "
"In the "Hide and Seek "" zone, the main characters are creatures that change their appearance to match the environment and background around them to approach their prey undetected or to protect themselves from enemies. Visitors can experience the "ability to hide "that they have acquired to survive in nature, in a space with a motif of creature patterns. The aquarium is used as a stage "to hide "the creatures, which include moss frogs, eboshi chameleons, praying mantis, and bearded lizards.
6 "waterbe "touch
"In the zone where visitors can interact with "the large animals that live in "Mizube "will welcome you with great enthusiasm in a large, light-filled, open space. You will be amazed by their unique behaviors not only on land but also in the clear water. "Among the creatures that come and go in Mizube "are mini hippopotamuses, crocodiles, white tigers, and pirarucu.
7 "movement "touch
"The Fluttering "zone is a playground for creatures, where across a small river, creatures come and go and flutter "free and unrestrained ". Capybaras, ring-tailed lemurs, American beavers, Asian otters, tawny-tailed toucans, Cape penguins, great horned owls, tawny doves, white-fronted toucans, white-fronted boobies, red-bellied boobies, mandarin ducks, Indian peacocks, Kedzmerik turtles, Aldabra turtles and spiny dogfish, Palma wallabies and other species are jostling each other across the creek.
8 "Connect with "
"In the zone for experiencing connections ", two screens are set up on the wall and the floor, projecting powerful three-dimensional images. Humans and creatures, "the same "may feel close, and "different "may feel interesting. You will surely find "connections "with a wide variety of creatures.
Floor Configuration
Nifrelle is divided into eight zones: on the first floor, there are the "Alterations ", "Intentions ", "Oyogi ", Wonder Moments, and the museum store "NIFREL×NIFREL ". On the second floor, there are the "Hide ", "Waterbe ", "Flutter " " , ", and "EAT EAT EAT "of Nifrelle Makes and the Picnic Café. There is no set route, so visitors are free to explore the museum in the order of their interest.
1Niffle Makes, a hands-on exchange space
Niflermakes is a hands-on exchange space that holds workshops and participatory events each season that allow visitors to feel a closer connection with living things and nature. We offer interesting and hands-on programs not only for children but also for the whole family. No prior application is required, and visitors can drop by before or after viewing the exhibits.
2Museum store with many original goods "NIFREL x NIFREL "
The museum store, "NIFREL x NIFREL ", has a selection of memorable goods, gifts for family and friends, and treats for yourself. The shop features original cute stuffed animals designed by NIFREL's creatures, as well as a variety of original confections and sundries.
3 Picnic cafes where you can enjoy eating and drinking while watching the creatures. "EAT EAT EAT "
Picnic Cafe "EAT EAT EAT "prepares a rich menu of sandwiches, burgers, sweets, and drinks using seasonal and carefully selected ingredients in a luxurious space where you can also view living things. The restaurant's layout makes abundant use of greenery, and the space with approximately 100 seats is as open as if you were outside, giving you a picnic-like feeling. Among the menu, you will find unique items such as "eating water ", "crocodile curry ", "Madagascar vanilla ice cream "and more.
Nifrelle Photo Wedding, a commemorative photo shoot for a milestone in the lives of four people.
In addition to exhibiting living creatures, Nifrelle is planning "Nifrelle Photo Wedding ". During a special time before the museum opens, wedding photos can be taken. The newlyweds will be showered with blessings as they pose for commemorative photos in an artistic setting with the creatures in the background.
summary
Nifrelle, opened in 2015 adjacent to Expo '70 Commemorative Park in Senri, Suita City, is a new sensory experience "living museum ". "Based on the concept of touching the senses ", visitors can connect with a wide variety of living creatures. It transcends the boundaries of existing aquariums, zoos, and museums, and incorporates many elements of art. At Nifrelle, you will be able to experience the unique "sensitivities "of a wide variety of creatures.
"Basic Information "
Address: 〒565-0826 2-1 EXPOCITY, Senri-Manboku-koen, Suita-shi, Osaka
Access: 2 min. walk from Banpaku Kinen Koen Station
Phone number: 0570-022060
Opening hours: 9:30-19:00 (varies by day)
Closed: No holidays in the middle of the year
Admission: Adults (high school students/over 16 years old) = 2,200 yen / Children (elementary/junior high school students) = 1,100 yen / Infants (over 3 years old) = 650 yen
Official website: https://www.nifrel.jp/
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