What other travelers are saying about Otaru Aquarium
The Aquarium is great. I mainly went for the penguins and the show.
The Sea lion and dolphin show was fun to watch, it is in Japanese only in case many people may be unaware of this.
The penguin walk depends sometimes upon the penguins’ mood and the weather coldness. However you may still see them swim and get some fish snacks.
They have a cafeteria with a lot of good food and vending machines for drinks. The souvenir shop is not something to rave about but is good enough. It is an old building and small but great experience overall!
The Otaru Aquarium hosts a diverse range of exhibits, including tanks that showcase fish species native to Hokkaido, tropical marine life, deep-sea creatures, and polar animals such as seals and penguins. The aquarium also features dolphin and sea lion shows, which are popular with visitors of all ages.
Yes, the Otaru Aquarium offers various educational programs and interactive experiences, including feeding demonstrations, touch pools where visitors can interact with certain marine species under supervision and behind-the-scenes tours. These programs are designed to educate visitors about marine conservation and the importance of protecting marine habitats.
Yes, the Otaru Aquarium has a cafeteria-style restaurant that serves a variety of meals, snacks, and refreshments. The menu includes both local Hokkaido specialties and standard fare, catering to a range of tastes and dietary needs.
The Otaru Aquarium strives to be accessible to all visitors, including those with disabilities. Facilities include accessible restrooms and ramps for easy navigation. However, it's recommended that you contact the aquarium directly for specific accessibility information and services.
Small acquarium but has a good variety of marine life. More interesting than the one in Osaka. The are many hand drawn explanations, the fixtures and fittings look well worn. Hope they receive more funding!
The dolphin and seal show was amazing. The penguin walk is really cute. You can really see global warming because there isn’t much snow even at late December!
Worth a visit if you happen to be in the town. Their dolphin show was outstanding. Lots of shows with schedule that you can go one after another.
It's also kids friendly and very suitable for family visits. We both tickets on the spot and the queue is pretty fast.
¡¡¡Awesome experience!!!
It is worth it. Once you gather, and you have a schedule for all the shows, they are consecutively happening. Therefore, you don’t have “dead” time with nothing to do.
You can also feed the animals (only in exterior).
Their outside museum as well as the inside have a lot of cool information, using ChatGPT to solve some doubt you may have make it even better.
In 1 hour - 2 hours at the zoo you can have an incredible experience.
Nice aquarium place located on the outskirts of Otaru
Reachable by bus and or taxi.
Great options for those who want to have short and quick hop during day trip to Otaru.
Kids loves it a lot. Plus you got a nice view of the seashore!
