Aqua World-Ibaraki Prefectural Oarai Aquarium
Aquarium
This aquarium is located along the coast of Oarai Town, Higashiibaraki County, Ibaraki Prefecture, and is among the largest in the country. Sea mammals and oceanic/freshwater fish from around the world and Oarai Sea are kept here. Exhibits are divided into nine zones, like “The Encounter Sea” and “Seas of the World.” You can watch a variety of living creatures, like popular penguins and sunfish, or see the impressive shark tank. The dolphin and sea lion shows are particularly lively and popular.
Spot details
- Address
- Ibaraki Pref. Higashibarakigunoaraimachi Isohamachou 8252-3 Map
- Phone
- 0292675151
- Hours
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9:00-17:00 (Last entry16:00)
*Subject to change depending on the season - Closed
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6/Dec. has Temporary Days closed
※ Please inquire - Fees
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[Admission fee]
[Adult]2,300yen
[Elementary/Junior high school students]1,100yen
[Toddlers (over 3 years old)]400yen
[Under 3]Free - Parking Lot
- Available(About750spaces)
- Credit Card
- Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, Diners Club)
- Smoking
- Not available (Outdoor smoking area available)
- Wi-Fi
- Available(IBARAKI-FREE-Wi-Fi)
- Note
- *Tel will have voice guidance
- Average budget
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[Lunch] 3,001-5,000yen
[Dinner] 3,001-5,000yen
Remarks:Estimated per adult - Estimated stay time
- 60-120 minutes
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
Review
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- Kids having fun here!
- We spend 4hours here,after landing from Narita airport straight away drive through Oarai and managed to see the Dolphins shows at 12pm,nice late lunch after hanging around the aquarium with...
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- Wonderful aquarium with a lot of aqua species
- This was the 1st day trip of my Japan Tour which made my 1st impression awesome. This is such a big aquarium, huge tank made as natural habitat with enough space for each and every species. We spent...
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- A different aquarium
- Definitely not the best one I’ve been to, but a truly unique one. Many from japan’s Local seas. Spent around 3 hours there. Had a great time with my parents.
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