This world-class aquarium is home to over 580 species of marine life including penguins, dolphins, sharks, sunfish and sea lions. In fact, Aquaworld houses the greatest number of species of shark in Japan, and is renowned for its successful shark breeding programme.

The dolphin and sea lion shows are the biggest draw for many visitors to the aquarium, but don’t forget to make time for the penguin feeding time or watch the shark tank being cleaned! 

Which so much to see, it’s easy to spend a whole day at the aquarium so there’s plenty of food and drink options available inside to keep you going while you explore. 

Information

• LOCATION・CONTACT

  LOCATION 8252-3 Isohamacho, Oarai Town

  CONTACT Tel: 029-267-5151 Fax: 029-267-5920

  WEBSITE https://www.aquaworld-oarai.com/en/

• ACCESS

  By train: 15 minutes by bus from Oarai Station on the Oarai-Kashima Line. Rental bikes are also available to rent at the station. The aquarium is around 4km by bike from the station. By car: about 15 minutes' drive from Mito-Oarai IC on the Kita-Kanto Expressway

  PARKING 750 spaces (free parking)

• HOURS・CLOSED・ADMISSION

  HOURS 09:00 - 17:00 (last entrance 16:00)

  CLOSED June 22nd and 23rd December 7th - 11th

  ADMISSION Adult: ¥2000 Elementary and junior high school students: ¥900 Children (age 3 and above): ¥300 Age 3 and below: free