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Located near the Wakkanai Lighthouse, this aquarium was opened in July 1968 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the opening of Wakkanai, the 90th anniversary of the foundation of Wakkanai City, and the 20th anniversary of its municipal organization. It is the 100th aquarium in Japan, and has about 1,500 exhibits of 100 species.
In the 90-ton migration tank, visitors can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the "fantastic fish" Itou, as well as hokke (a species of fish found in the northern part of Japan), soi (a species of fish found in the northern part of Japan), and flounder.
The aquarium has also succeeded in breeding and exhibiting new fish, such as the "idol of the northern seas," the fusiliers. In addition, a seal pond and a penguin pond have also been set up, where visitors can meet adorable largha seals, Humboldt penguins, and others.
The nickname "Wakkarimu" was announced in July, Heisei 30 (2018).
Business Hours
April 27-October 31 (9:00-17:00)
November 1 - March 31 (10:00 - 16:00)
regular closing day
April 1 - 26, December 1 - January 31 of the following year
Fee
＜Admission Fees
Individual: 500 yen (general), 100 yen (elementary and junior high school students)
Groups: 400 yen (general), 80 yen (elementary and junior high school students)
＜Annual Passport (for both the Aquarium and Science Museum)
1,000 yen (general) 300 yen (elementary and junior high school students)
parking lot
Yes 30 cars (shared parking lot with Wakkanai City Youth Science Museum)
Location
2-2-17 Noshappu, Wakkanai
(1)About 10 minutes from JR Wakkanai Station to Cape Noshappu
(2)Bus: Take the Soya Bus bound for "Noshappu" from JR Wakkanai Station, get off at "Noshappu" (about 15 minutes) and walk 5 minutes.
*Posted information is current as of September 2024.
*Posted information is subject to change thereafter, so please check the official website for details.
