Marinepia Nihonkai - Niigata City Aquarium
新潟市水族館 マリンピア日本海See, feel, learn! The largest aquarium on the Sea of Japan
Located in an open coastal area that is constantly refreshed by sea breezes, and with approximately 600 species and 30,000 specimens of sea life on display, Marinepia Nihonkai is one of the most prominent aquariums on the Sea of Japan coast.
The most popular attraction is the dolphin show, where a few lucky spectators are chosen from the audience to touch the dolphins, give them signals and view them at close range. The Marine Safari area feeding time for sea lions is also a crowd pleaser. The feeding spot is very close to the audience seating, meaning that visitors can really get a sense of the size of the sea lions. The marine tunnel runs along the bottom of the large Sea of Japan tank that features approximately 40 species. As you walk along this tunnel you can enjoy the feeling of walking through the ocean.
There are various areas in and around all the tanks where visitors have the opportunity to touch and feel things for themselves, and there are many exhibits and attractions for children, including quizzes and flip book cartoons.
- Area
- Niigata and Aga Area
- Category
- Tourist Facilities
General Information
| Address | 新潟県新潟市中央区西船見町5932-445 |
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| Directions | 20 minutes by bus from JR Niigata Station 25 minutes by car from Niigata Central Interchange on the Banetsu Expressway, Niigata West Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway, or Niigata Kameda Interchange on the Nihonkai-Tohoku Expressway |
| Car Park | Yes (750 spaces) |
| Opening Times | 9:00-17:00 (last entry at 16:30) |
| Prices | Adults 1,500 yen Elementary and junior high school students 600 yen Pre-school children (4-6 years) 200 yen Up to 3 years free |
Contact
| Telephone Number | 025-222-7500 |
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| Fax Number | 025-223-2824 |
| Website |
