JAF Oita Branch (Branch Manager: Jin Hashimoto) will hold "JAF Day: Oita Marine Palace Aquarium 'Umitamago' Behind-the-Scenes Tour" on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Oita Marine Palace Aquarium "Umitamago" (hereinafter "Umitamago") located in Oita City, Oita Prefecture.
JAF Day is a participatory event for JAF members nationwide, aimed at promoting friendship and interaction among JAF members.
At this event, participants will be able to hear stories from fish keepers while watching monitors in Umitamago's backyard. This tour will explore the upper area of the large circulation tank where 1,500 fish of 90 species swim. While Umitamago's backyard tours are typically offered only for groups, they are also available for general visitors during limited periods. For this event, anyone in elementary school or above can participate as long as there is at least one JAF member in the group.
JAF Day "Umitamago" Behind-the-Scenes Tour - Event Details
Venue
Oita Marine Palace Aquarium "Umitamago" (3078-22 Kanzaki, Oita City, Oita Prefecture)
Date and Time
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Participants will be divided into two groups:
- Group 1: 10:00 AM to 10:20 AM
- Group 2: 10:20 AM to 10:40 AM
Capacity: 40 participants (Minimum participants required: 20)
※ If applications exceed capacity, selection will be by lottery.
※ Results will be notified via email by Friday, February 20.
Participation Requirements
- At least one JAF member in the participating group
- Participants must be elementary school age or older
Important Notes
- Advance reservation is required.
- For safety reasons, participation and accompaniment by preschool-aged children is not permitted.
- For elementary school students, up to 2 elementary school students per 1 guardian may register.
Participation Fee
Adults (high school age and above): ¥3,500
Elementary and junior high school students: ¥2,100
※ Fee includes admission, participation fee, and event insurance.
How to Apply
Please check the JAF website below for application details.
Application Deadline
Sunday, February 15
