What other travelers are saying about Otaru Aquarium
¡¡¡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.
the exhibition is not very big but educational with a good collection of rare species. The shows are entertaining especially the penguins going to picnic. It is a perfect sized aquarium ; you get enough but not exhausted. There are not computer simulations nor games to attract children, only real natural things. So don’t need to worry about screens. 👏
Nice 5 show start from 1pm. All the,way till around 3pm. Out of 5, 4 show is external area beside the sea. Not all got sitting area. Nice experience. Indoor nothing much, pretty small.
We regret we just found out this amazing aquarium this summer! I agree with the previous reviews about not too much but everything is excellent!
1. Check their website for activities timetable.
2. The shows are amazing!
3. We get to feed the seals outside of the aquarium. 1000yen vs 500yen
4. Touching areas have a wide variety selections in marine life.
5. If you didn’t get to see all the things show on the timetable, you definitely need to come back again!
6. We love the sea turtles and the seals. A little concerned about the seals. A couple of them have their one of their eyes closed and we were worried if they are sick. Just want someone to follow up.
This is an old aquarium with a marine mammal area that features shows. While the aquarium itself isn't very big, I was amazed by the size of the animals; they're huge! The marine mammal area has shows with walruses, seals, penguins, and sea lions. Some of the animals seemed too lazy to perform, but the trainers didn't force them, which I thought was a nice touch. They also have a separate area for caring for old or disabled animals, and I hope they're all receiving excellent care.
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.
