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Museums/Galleries (Oshika Whale Land) Name Oshika Whale Land Location 61 Minami, Ayukawahama, Ishinomaki-shi Category Tourist spots Description Oshika Whale Land is a meeting place for people and these gentle giants of the deep. The facility consists of four sections: Gateway to the Sea, Encounters with Whales, Coexistence with Whales, and Sea Romance. The extensive use of sound, light and pictures is the best way yet to enter the magical world of the whale. Additional information Group discount: 20-39 persons (10% discount), 40-99 persons (20% discount), 100 persons or more (30% discount) Number of Visitors (Annually) 70,000 Handicapped-Accessible Fee Adults: 700 yen, high school students: 500 yen, junior high school students: 300 yen, elementary students: 300 yen. Group Discount Adults: 630 yen, high school students: 450 yen, junior high school students: 270 yen, elementary students: 270 yen. (Discount applies to groups of 20 or more) Required Time (minutes)* 80 minutes Hours 9:00-16:00 (9:00-17:00 in July and August) Closed Tuesdays from December 1 to March 31 (open if it's a holiday) Access 90 minutes by bus from Ishinomaki Station on the Senseki or Ishinomaki Line. Get off at the Ayukawako bus stop; or 50 minutes by car from the Ishinomakiko Interchange on the Sanriku Expressway Parking Available (6 spaces for large cars, 100 spaces for regular cars) Inquiries Ishinomaki-shi 0225-45-3149 (Fax: 0225-45-3514) URL http://www.city.ishinomaki.lg.jp/