SEA LIFE Nagoya Aquarium will present a special collaboration with Nintendo Switch's Animal Crossing: New Horizons from January 30, 2026, to May 11, 2026. The event, titled "Animal Crossing: New Horizons × SEA LIFE Nagoya Aquarium Marine Creature Hands-On Exhibition," brings the beloved game's aquatic activities to life.
About SEA LIFE Nagoya Aquarium
SEA LIFE is the world's largest aquarium brand, first opened in Scotland in 1979. With over 50 locations across 18 countries, it targets children aged 5 to 12 with its "see, touch, and learn" experiential approach. The Japanese location opened in April 2018 as "SEA LIFE Nagoya" featuring collaboration between LEGO® models and approximately 150 species of marine life in a LEGO® themed environment. Located right in front of LEGOLAND® Japan, an outdoor theme park based on LEGO® blocks, the facility operates under the concept of "an aquarium that supports children's growth." On January 20, 2026, the facility changed its name to "SEA LIFE Nagoya Aquarium."
Facility Details:
- Name: SEA LIFE Nagoya Aquarium
- Address: 2-7-1 Kinjo Futo, Minato-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture
- Species on Display: Approximately 150 species
- Structure: 2-story building / Site area approximately 7,846㎡ / Total floor area approximately 2,022㎡
- Hours: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (closing times vary by season / irregular holidays)
- Admission: Adults (19+) from ¥1,800, Children (3-18) from ¥1,400
- Combo 1-day passport with LEGOLAND® Japan admission available
- Official Website: https://www.legoland.jp/resort-guide/sealife-nagoya/adslnuf/
- Social Media: Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legolandjapanresort/
About Animal Crossing: New Horizons
For game details, please visit the official Animal Crossing: New Horizons website.
Information about the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch 2 Edition released on January 15, 2026, can also be found on the same site.
https://www.nintendo.com/jp/switch/acbaa/index.html
Animal Crossing: New Horizons × SEA LIFE Nagoya Aquarium Marine Creature Hands-On Exhibition
The event features over 30 types of fish and marine creatures that appear in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Each aquarium tank includes explanations from the familiar game character "Blathers," as well as trivia panels from aquarium keepers. A "creature search" card will be sold, and visitors who correctly identify which creature is not on display will receive a limited edition sticker.
The popular backyard experience tour offers feeding experiences using paper bags designed like the game's "Fish Bait." Additionally, workshops to create "Shell Wreaths" will be held daily. Visitors who check in at the "Nintendo Store" will receive an original postcard. The event also includes limited photo spots and exclusive merchandise.
Creature Search Card Sale
A "creature search" activity featuring fish and marine creatures from Animal Crossing: New Horizons will be held. The card includes one creature that is not in the aquarium, and visitors who identify it correctly will receive a commemorative sticker.
- Card Distribution: Special counter inside SEA LIFE Nagoya Aquarium
- Hours: Aquarium operating hours
- Price: ¥300
- Separate admission ticket required
Workshop: "Small Shell Wreath Making"
A workshop where visitors can create their own original wreaths using shells. The wreath, approximately 10cm in diameter, can be decorated with various shells and coral.
- Location: SEA LIFE Nagoya Aquarium 1F "Education Room"
- Hours: Please check the official website
- Experience Fee: ¥1,500
- Separate admission ticket required
- Limited to 20 people per day
Limited Merchandise Sale (Selection)
Pouch / ¥1,300
T-shirt (S, M, L sizes) / ¥4,200
A4 Clear File / ¥300
SEA LIFE Nagoya Aquarium Scenes
About the Facility Name Change
"SEA LIFE Nagoya" changed its facility name to "SEA LIFE Nagoya Aquarium" on January 20, 2026. Under the concept of "an aquarium that supports children's growth," it features abundant guest participation activities including backyard experience tours, ray shows, diver shows, and zones where visitors can interact with marine creatures. With the facility name change, the 11 themed exhibition zones were renamed to: "Encounter Sea / Hometown River / Interaction Sea / Nagoya Port / Seahorse Forest / Coral Sea / Ray Beach / Jellyfish Sea / Pirate Ship / Dragon Palace / Fish Drawing."
The facility also focuses on environmental protection and education through exhibits themed on Aichi Prefecture's natural environment, marine creature breeding and conservation activities, and joint river cleanups with aquariums across the country. It has been certified as an "Animal Welfare Certified Facility" by the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums, becoming the fifth facility in the nation to receive this certification.
