The Urban Aquarium That Never Sleeps!? AOAO SAPPORO Debuts "Wonder Time" and a Night-Exclusive Pass for All-Day Fun|Domingo

The Urban Aquarium That Never Sleeps!? AOAO SAPPORO Debuts "Wonder Time" and a Night-Exclusive Pass for All-Day Fun

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AOAO SAPPORO, the new urban aquarium in Sapporo, has a unique feature: it stays open late, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Starting September 29th (Friday), new programs are launching to help you enjoy the aquarium all day long! We'll introduce these exciting new features that make AOAO SAPPORO even more enjoyable, including the night-exclusive "Yona Yona Pass," new drink menus, and even a yoga experience.

Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Keepers' Work During "Wonder Time"

During the new daytime "Wonder Time," programs will be offered that allow you to see the work of the animal care staff, along with the charm of the creatures living in the aquarium.
"Preparation Time" AOAO SAPPORO

■Location: 4F "LABORATORY / Aquatic Creatures Lab"
■Time: Daily around 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
■Description: You can watch the staff prepare meals for the creatures.

"The Water Cycles" AOAO SAPPORO

■Location: 5F "NATURE AQUARIUM / 'Forest of Eternity'"
■Time: Around the top of every hour
■Description: Enjoy a mystical show that visualizes the water cycle of rain, fog, and wind that occurs in a deep forest.

"Whale Time" AOAO SAPPORO

■Location: 6F "BLUE ROOM"
■Time: Around 15 minutes past every hour
■Description: Watch life-sized whale species appear and swim dynamically.

"Rockhopper Time" AOAO SAPPORO

■Location: 6F "PENGUINS"
■Time: 11:00 AM / 2:00 PM (Weekends only) / 4:30 PM
■Description: Two to three times a day, the animal care staff conduct health checks. You can see them eating and energetically "hopping" around.

"Fairy Time" AOAO SAPPORO

■Location: 6F "GREEN ROOM"
■Time: 11:00 AM / 4:00 PM
■Description: Twice a day, the animal care staff conduct health checks. You can watch the interaction between the staff and the fairy penguins during feeding and other activities.

The Magical "Moonlight Aquarium" That Transforms the Night

After 4:00 PM, the aquarium's lighting gradually shifts to a sunset glow, and after 5:00 PM, it transforms into a magical atmosphere as if bathed in moonlight, creating the "Moonlight Aquarium." You can observe the creatures as they rest and spend your time as you please by the quiet waterside. AOAO SAPPORO

Left: Inside the aquarium during "Wonder Time" Right: Inside the aquarium during "Moonlight Aquarium"

"BAKERY and BAR" AOAO SAPPORO

■Location: 6F "Shirokuma Bakery &"
■Time: 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
■Description: The bustling "Shirokuma Bakery &," which operates as a bakery and cafe during the day, transforms into a night bar by the magical, moonlit waterside.


New Night-Exclusive Menu: "Glowing Drinks" AOAO SAPPORO

■Products for Sale:
Glowing "AOAO Sparkling" 890 yen
Glowing "AOAO Sour" 790 yen
Glowing "AOAO Soda" 590 yen
*All prices include tax

Night-Exclusive Program: "Yona Yona Yoga" AOAO SAPPORO

Why not spend a special evening freeing your mind and body through yoga, while feeling the presence of the creatures around you?
■Date & Time:
October 16 (Mon) 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
October 22 (Sun) 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
■Location: 6F "BLUE ROOM"
■Instructor: Yuki Kinoshita from "Yuki Yoga Studio"
■Participation Fee: 2,000 yen *Separate admission fee required

■Click here for the "Wonder Time" and "Moonlight Aquarium" schedule AOAO SAPPORO

Perfect for Dates or After Work! The Value-Packed "Yona Yona Pass" for Unlimited Nighttime Aquarium Visits

Introducing the "Yona Yona Pass," a digital pass that allows you to visit AOAO SAPPORO as many times as you like after 5:00 PM, when the "Moonlight Aquarium" begins! It's now even easier to stop by on nights when you want to unwind, whether it's after work or after a dinner party.

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Yona Yona Pass

■Price: 3,500 yen (tax included)
■Details: Unlimited entry during the valid period from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM (last entry).
■Validity: Valid for 90 days from the date of purchase.
■Sales Period: September 29 (Fri) - December 31 (Sun), 2023 (planned)
■How to Purchase: Add the AOAO SAPPORO Official LINE account as a friend, then purchase from the "Yona Yona Pass" link displayed in the "Menu" at the bottom of the chat screen.

AOAO SAPPORO offers different ways to enjoy it depending on the time of day. Come and fully experience a "full day at the urban aquarium"!

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