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イルカ、ペンギン、トドのショーを見ました。巨大な海獣トドのショーが最高に楽しかった！
限りある予算の中で知恵を絞った見せ方や演出をしていてとても良印象でした。
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Otaru Aquarium
The Otaru Aquarium, located within the natural Otaru Coast National Park of Niseko Shakotan Otaru, is a must-visit with its impressive performances and marine life living in a near-natural environment!
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About 20 minutes by bus or sightseeing boat from JR Otaru Station, the aquarium showcases approximately 250 species and 5,000 marine organisms, primarily from Hokkaido and polar regions.
Popular attractions include thrilling dolphin shows, exciting sea lion performances, and a touch area where visitors can interact with marine creatures native to Hokkaido's seas. One of the highlights is the penguin show, where the penguins freely act, ignoring the trainer's commands. Other notable displays feature unique marine life such as the only population of harbor porpoises in Japan, halibut, wolf fish, and Hokkaido's iconic large freshwater fish, the Ito.
The "Marine Mammal Park," utilizing a natural inlet, features a large area where seals and sea lions live. The pool water is enriched with seaweed, and fish and sea urchins thrive in this realistic environment. Wild seals and sea lions sometimes come ashore on nearby rocks and may even enter the pool, where they are sometimes kept in captivity.
From spring to autumn, the adjacent "Otaru Shukutsu Marine Land" amusement park opens, offering 10 attractions including a Ferris wheel and Viking ship, perfect for combining with your aquarium visit.
Highlights
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An aquarium that takes advantage of Otaru's natural environment.
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Features a variety of shows and performances, including dolphins and penguins.
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The "Marine Mammal Park" area, utilizing a natural inlet, sometimes sees wild creatures come ashore.
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Includes the "Otaru Shukutsu Marine Land" amusement park.
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Accessible by both bus and sightseeing boat.
Photos
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![Penguin walks are also a popular attraction.]()
Penguin walks are also a popular attraction.
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![An exhilarating dolphin show full of excitement.]()
An exhilarating dolphin show full of excitement.
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![You can also feed the adorable spotted seals with their big, round eyes]()
You can also feed the adorable spotted seals with their big, round eyes
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![The Otaru Aquarium is the only place in Japan where harbor porpoises are kept and displayed.]()
The Otaru Aquarium is the only place in Japan where harbor porpoises are kept and displayed.
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![In winter, you can also see wild sea lions landing on offshore rocks.]()
In winter, you can also see wild sea lions landing on offshore rocks.
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![The "Marine Mammal Park," facing the sea, is another highlight of this area.]()
The "Marine Mammal Park," facing the sea, is another highlight of this area.
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
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English, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese are available.
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Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
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Yes, it is.
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Is free WiFi available in the facility?
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Yes, it is.
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Are coin lockers available?
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Yes.
Reviews
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林聰
雖然海豚企鵝表演，感覺都大同小異，但還是喜歡帶小朋友來水族館，因為喜歡海洋世界的神祕，而且小樽水族館可以觀察到各種北方魚、南方魚以及北海道稀有生物，所以來到日本還是會帶小朋友來此，他們也超級興奮的!
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Kevin Huang
水族館面向日本海，周圍大自然環抱，這有歡樂的海豚表演跟海豹的進食時間，都是一定要看的活動哦。
Details
- Name in Japanese
- おたる水族館
- Postal Code
- 047-0047
- Address
- 3-303 Shukutsu, Otaru City, Hokkaido
- Telephone
- 0134-33-1400
- Closed
- Late February to mid-March, Late November to mid-December
- Business Hours
- 9:00am - 5:00pm（Admission allowed until 4:30pm）※varies by the season
- Admission
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Adults（high school students and older）1,800yen, Elementary and junior high school students 700yen, Toddler（Ages 3 and over）350yen
Winter Season: Adults（high school students and older）1,300yen, Elementary and junior high school students 500yen, Toddler（Ages 3 and over）300yen - Access
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(1) 25 minutes by Hokkaido Chuo Bus from JR Hakodate Main Line Otaru Station to the "Otaru Aquarium" bus stop, then a short walk.
(2) 20 minutes by sightseeing boat from Otaru Port, 3rd Pier to Shukutsu Port, then a 10-minute walk. - Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)