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.
There are many sights to see, including the fun dynamic dolphin show and the earless seal meal time.
You have to see the internationally uncommon display of porpoises.
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>
■3/12~4/28、9/1~10/16
1)11:40a.m.
■4/29~7/18、8/19~8/31
1)11:10a.m.
The dolphin performs a jump out of the water touching a ball in the air. See the fantastic splash.
As the entrance to the stadium is free, you can view the irregular training and such activities freely.
<Starting time>
■3/12~4/28、9/1~10/16
1)10:00a.m. 2)0:10p.m. 3)2:00p.m. 4)4:00p.m.
■4/29~8/31
1)10:00a.m. 2)11:30a.m. 3)1:00p.m. 4)2:30p.m. 5)4:00p.m.
■10/17~11/27
1)10:30a.m. 2) 1:00p.m. 3)3:00p.m.
【Regarding Operating Hours】 | ||
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Normal Season | ①2022/3/12 - 2022/10/16
②2022/10/17 - 2022/11/27 |
①9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
②9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. |
Night extension |
2022/7/16 - 2022/7/18 2022/9/17 - 2022/9/19 , 2022/9/23 - 2022/9/25 |
9:00a.m. ~8:00p.m. |
Winter Season | 2022/12/17 - 2023/2/23 | 10:00a.m.〜4:00p.m. |
【Admission Fees】 |
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Normal Season | 2022/3/12 - 2022/11/27 | Adults: 1500 yen, Elementary and Middle School Students: 600 yen, Aged Over 3: 300 yen
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Aged Over 3: 210 yen |
Winter Season | 2022/12/17 - 2023/2/23 | Adults: 1100 yen, Elementary and Middle School Students: 440 yen,
Aged Over 3: 220 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 | ||
08:00a.m. | 10 40 | - | 10:00a.m. | 10 40 | - |
09:00a.m. | 10 40 | - | 11:00a.m. | 10 | 20 |
10:00a.m. | 10 40 | 50 | 00:00p.m. | 30 | - |
11:00a.m. | 40 | - | 01:00p.m. | 10 | 20 |
00:00p.m. | 20 | 50 | 02:00p.m. | 10 50 | - |
01:00p.m. | 40 | - | 03:00p.m. | 40 | 20 |
02:00p.m. | 20 | 50 | 04:00p.m. | 10 50 | - |
03:00p.m. | 05 35 | - | 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 | ||
08:00a.m. | ◇30 | - | 10:00a.m. | 10 55 | ∇20 |
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.
* ◇ indicates that service will not run January 1st. ∇ indicates that service will not run between December 31st and January 3rd.
* Between December 31 and January 3 will run on Saturday, Sunday and holiday schedule.