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.
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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.
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.
【Regarding Operating Hours】 | ||
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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】 |
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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!
■from Otaru Station to the Aquarium (Week days) | ■from the Aquarium to Otaru Station (Week days) | ||||
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(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) | ||||
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(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.