The aquarium introduces aquatic life forms from around the world with an emphasis on the wondrous environments of Niigata and the nearby Sea of Japan.
Visitors can observe endangered species such as Eurasian otters, and Humboldt penguins.
The aquarium was reopened in July 2013 after renewal renovations.
With a focus on hands-on experience, the aquarium offers a range of interactive exhibits where visitors can touch and study the animals displayed.
At the newly installed outdoor exhibit, the Niigata Field, visitors can discover Niigata’s natural environment first hand.
Sea lion feeding demonstrations, penguin promenades, and the aquarium’s popular dolphin shows are scheduled daily.
Information
Aquarium Hours
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Note: Admission ends 30 minutes prior to closing.
Closed
December 29 – January 1 and the 1st Thursday and Friday of March
Admission fee
| Adults (senior high school students [age 15] and older) |
Children (elementary school [age 6] to junior high school students [age 14]) |
Young children (pre-school: ages 4 and 5) |
Infants (age 3 and younger) |
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| General Admission | ¥1,500 | ¥600 | ¥200 | Free |
| Group Rates | ¥1,200 | ¥480 | ¥160 | Free |
| Ticket Book (contains 6 tickets for the price of 5) |
¥7,500 | ¥3,000 | ¥1,000 | Free |
Group discounts apply if the total number of general admission paying entrants is 30 or more (may not be combined with other discounts such as exemption programs)
Tickets in the ticket book do not have an expiration date (Ticket books may be used by more than one person).
Shows/Explanations
Dolphin Show (Duration: 15 minutes) Scheduled daily throughout the year
| Weekdays & Saturdays | 11:00 | 12:30 | 14:00 | 15:30 | |
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| Sundays & Public Holidays | 10:30 | 11:30 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:30 |
During the daily shows, two audience members are selected to touch the dolphin’s pectoral fins and share their impressions.
The best chance of being selected is during 15:30 show!
Marine safari feeding explanation (15 minutes) This explanation may be canceled depending on the behavior of the animals.
| Weekdays & Saturdays | 10：30 | 14：30 |
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| Sundays & Public Holidays | 11：00 | 14：30 |
During the feeding time, visitors will be able to see the large sea lions up close from the bleachers while listening to explanations from the aquarium staff.
Access
5932-445 Nishifunami-cho, Chuo-ku, Niigata 951-8555Free parking for 750 cars
Note: For people using wheelchairs, there is a parking place within the premises of the main building.
Note: Traffic restrictions may be enforced on some days during the Golden Week holidays (consecutive national holidays from late April to May 5) and the summer vacation season.
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