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An aquarium surrounded by nature that keeps seals and Steller's sea lions in an environment just partitioned off from the Sea of Japan
The aquarium exhibits about 250 species of living creatures, including the harbor porpoise, which is kept only at the Otaru Aquarium in Japan. In addition to performances by penguins, seals, dolphins, and otaries, there are also a variety of shows such as Steller's sea lion diving.
Otaru Aquarium will celebrate its 50th anniversary on July 14, 2024. Various events are scheduled to be held. With an amusement park and restaurant attached, visitors can enjoy the whole day with family and friends.
Recently, the museum has also become a hot topic for its humorous efforts, such as the "Seasonal Oishi Tank," which exhibits edible creatures, and the penguin show in which the penguins do not listen to their keepers at all.
Business Hours
Aquarium in 2024
Normal hours: March 16 (Sat) - November 24 (Sun)
Extended night hours: July 13 (Sat) - July 15 (Mon) / September 14 (Sat) - September 16 (Mon) / September 21 (Sat) - September 23 (Mon)
Winter hours: Saturday, December 14 - Monday, February 24, 2025
Business hours
Normal business hours
March 16 (Sat) - October 14 (Mon) 9:00 - 17:00
Tuesday, October 15 - Sunday, November 24, 9:00 - 16:00
Extended night hours: 9:00 - 20:00
Winter hours: 10:00-16:00
Admission is until 30 minutes before closing time.
Opening days and hours vary each year, so please check the official website.
Amusement Park 2024
Saturday, April 20 - Monday, October 14
Weekdays 10:00-17:00 *Open from 10:30 on weekdays after September 24
Weekends and holidays 10:00-17:00
regular closing day
【Aquarium
Monday, February 26 - Friday, March 15 / Monday, November 25 - Friday, December 13
Kaijyu Park is closed during the winter season.
Amusement Park
June 3 (Mon.), 4 (Tue.) / Closed during winter
Fee
[Aquarium
Normal season
16 years old and up: 1,800 yen / 6-15 years old: 700 yen / 3 years old and up: 350 yen
Winter
16 years old and up: 1,100 yen / 6-15 years old: 440 yen / 3 years old and up: 220 yen
Please check the Otaru Aquarium website for details.
Amusement Park
Free admission
Ride tickets: coupon tickets (for 12 rides) 1000yen / 1 point ticket 100yen
parking lot
Yes (charged)
Free of charge during the winter season.
Location
3-303 Shukuzu, Otaru City Otaru Aquarium
・About 60-70 min. from Sapporo by car
Approximately 20 minutes from Otaru by car
Get off at JR Otaru Station and transfer to the Hokkaido Chuo Bus bound for the Aquarium.
Otaru Aquarium Set Ticket (JR + bus + admission ticket) is available at JR Hokkaido's main station travel centers (Twinkle Plaza).
Hokkaido Chuo Bus: Otaru (0134)25-3333 Sapporo (011)231-0500
Departure from JR Otaru Station to the Aquarium. There are two routes, one around the sea and the other around the mountain.
Discounted admission to the Aquarium with Otaru City One-Day Pass. Discounted set tickets that include a round-trip bus ticket from Sapporo and an admission ticket are also available.
The information is current as of April 2024.
Please check the official website for details.
