The Otaru Aquarium is a large scale aquarium representative of Hokkaido with 350,000 visitors annually.
The west side of Hokkaido, about an hour by car from Sapporo, surrounded by nature facing the Sea of Japan, it's an incredible location.
Inside the large and small aquariums that number over 70, there are 5000 cold and warm water fish of 250 varieties on display.
The greatest feature of operating during the winter season may be the penguins taking a walk in the snow. There are many sights to see, including the fun dynamic dolphin show, the earless seal meal time, and the pelican walk in the building.
You have to see the internationally uncommon display of porpoises.
You may even spot a wild Steller sea lion or earless seal in the sea facing the aquarium.
You can watch the Gentoo penguins up close.
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■Inside the Otaru Aquarium
■Dolphin stadium
■Gentoo Penguins
■Steller Sea Lions (wild)
■Great white pelican
■Spotted seal
■Marine mammal park
■Common Seals & Harbor Seals
■Petting Area 'Sawatte Ezone'
■Aquarium Shop
■Restaurant
■Nursing Room
There is free Wi-Fi spot. 
The dolphin show full of daring and speedy jumps is unmissable.
The South American sea lion also makes an appearance before the dolphin show.
＜Starting time＞1）11:00a.m. 2）1:00p.m. 3）3:00p.m.
The penguins take a lively walk on a course made from snow.
＜Starting time＞1）11:30a.m. 2）0:40p.m. 3）2:40p.m.
An explanation is given about the spotted seals by the caretaker.
＜Starting time＞1）10:40a.m. 2）2:30p.m.
You can touch aquatic animals including a giant octopus in the coldest tank in Japan.
＜Starting time＞1）0:10p.m. 2）2:10p.m.
Pelicans known for their cute bills walk along the path in the building.
＜Starting time＞1）1:50p.m.
The Humboldt penguins walk right past you on their hike to the sea!
They play in the pool that's only just partitioned off the natural sea and head back home.
Come and watch the penguins being lively in the Nature of Hokkaido.
＜Starting time＞
■3/17～4/20、9/1～10/15
1）1:10p.m.
■4/21～7/31
1）0:30p.m.
The dolphin performs a jump out of the water touching a ball in the air. See the fantastic splash.
＜Starting time＞
■3/17～4/20、9/1～10/15
1）10:00a.m. 2） 0:10p.m. 3）2:00p.m. 4）4:00p.m.
■4/21～8/31
1）10:00a.m. 2）11:30a.m.3）1:00p.m. 4）2:30p.m. 5）4:00p.m.
■10/16～11/25
1）10:30a.m. 2） 1:00p.m. 3）3:00p.m.
They love getting attention. The most versatile entertainers of the marine mammal park.
＜Starting time＞
■3/17～4/20、9/1～10/15
1）11:00a.m. 2）3:00p.m.
■4/21～8/31
1） 10:40a.m. 2）3:00p.m.
■10/16～11/25
1）11:20a.m. 2）1:50p.m.
We introduce you to the special features of seal anatomy through the show.
There's also a participation corner for visitors (1 person per show).
＜Starting time＞
■3/17～4/20、9/1～10/15
1）11:20a.m. 2）0:50p.m. 3）3:20p.m.
■4/21～8/31
1）0:10p.m. 2）1:40p.m. 3）3:20p.m.
■10/16～11/25
1）11:40a.m. 2）2:10p.m.
Enjoy watching the free-spirited penguins as they do whatever they please,despite it being show time.
＜Starting time＞
■3/17～4/20、9/1～10/15
1）11:30a.m. 2）3:30p.m.
■4/21～8/31
1）11:00a.m. 2）1:50p.m. 3）3:30p.m.
■10/16～11/25
1）11:50a.m. 2）2:20p.m.
The dynamic northern sea lion show is on a magnificent scale the sort that you wouldn't expect to see in a Japanese aquarium!
＜Starting time＞
■3/17～4/20、9/1～10/15
1）11:40a.m. 2）1:00p.m. 3）3:40p.m.
■4/21～8/31
1）11:10a.m. 2）0:20p.m. 3）2:00p.m. 4）3:40p.m.
■10/16～11/25
1） 0:00p.m. 2）2:30p.m.
| 【Regarding Operating Hours】 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Winter Season | 2018/12/15 - 2019/2/24 | 10:00a.m.〜4:00p.m. |
| Normal Season | 2019/3/16 - 2019/10/15
2019/10/16 - 2019/11/24 |
9:00a.m.〜5:00p.m.
9:00a.m.〜4:00p.m. |
|
【Admission Fees】 |
||
| Winter Season | 2018/12/15 - 2019/2/24 | Adults: 1000 yen, Elementary and Middle School Students: 400 yen,
Aged Over 3: 200 yen |
| Normal Season | 2019/3/16 - 2019/11/24 | Adults: 1400 yen, Elementary and Middle School Students: 530 yen,
Aged Over 3: 210 yen |
Allow us to introduce a friend of Otaru Aquarium.
There are many more for you to meet, so please come and say hello!
Porpoise
Bottlenose dolphin
Gentoo Penguins
Harbor Seals
Bering wolffish
Dolly Varden
Sturgeon
Siberian salamander
Okhotsk atka mackerel
Pacific herring
Lumpfish
Sakhalin taimen and wakasagi
Red king crab
Fringed blenny
Pacific giant octopus
Halibut
| ■from Otaru Station to the Aquarium (Week days) | ■from the Aquarium to Otaru Station (Week days) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (11)Shukutsu line around the mountain | (10)Otaru Aquarium line | (11)Shukutsu line around the mountain | (10)Otaru Aquarium line | ||
| 09:00a.m. | 10 40 | 50 | 11:00a.m. | 10 50 | 20 |
| 10:00a.m. | 10 40 | 50 | 00:00p.m. | 40 | 20 |
| 11:00a.m. | 10 40 | 50 | 01:00p.m. | 10 40 | 20 |
| 00:00p.m. | 20 | 50 | 02:00p.m. | 10 50 | 20 |
| 01:00p.m. | 00 40 | 50 | 03:00p.m. | 40 | 20 |
| 02:00p.m. | 20 | 50 | 04:00p.m. | 10 50 | 20 |
| 03:00p.m. | 00 40 | 50 | 05:00p.m. | 40 | 20 |
| ■from Otaru Station to the Aquarium (Saturday, Sunday and national holidays) | ■from the Aquarium to Otaru Station (Saturday, Sunday and national holidays) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (11)Shukutsu line around the mountain | (10)Otaru Aquarium line | (11)Shukutsu line around the mountain | (10)Otaru Aquarium line | ||
| 09:00a.m. | 10 35 | ●50 | 11:00a.m. | 55 | ●20 |
| 10:00a.m. | 10 40 | ●50 | 00:00p.m. | 40 | ●20 |
| 11:00a.m. | 10 40 | ●50 | 01:00p.m. | 10 50 | ●20 |
| 00:00p.m. | 00 20 | ●50 | 02:00p.m. | 40 | ●20 |
| 01:00p.m. | 20 | ●50 | 03:00p.m. | 10 50 | ●20 |
| 02:00p.m. | 20 | ●50 | 04:00p.m. | 40 | ●20 |
| 03:00p.m. | 20 | ●50 | 05:00p.m. | ●10 ●50 | ●20 |
* The Otaru Aquarium Line arrives at and departs from Otaru Canal Terminal. This can also be used for Otaru Canal sightseeing.
