Kamogawa Sea World in Kamogawa, Chiba will begin selling "Orca & Smile," a winter-only combination ticket that pairs aquarium admission with entry to Tokyo German Village, from October 31 (Saturday), 2026. Tokyo German Village offers one of the largest experience-based illumination displays in the Kanto region.
The ticket makes it possible to enjoy a winter day on the Boso Peninsula from daytime to nighttime: marvel at powerful orcas at Kamogawa Sea World during the day, then get lost in a magical world of light at Tokyo German Village at night.
By day, head to Kamogawa Sea World, the only place in the Kanto region where visitors can see orcas.* Performances by orcas, beluga whales and other animals, along with a range of exhibition tanks, let visitors feel the appeal of the animals directly, in a way that does not come across through a screen.
At night, the destination is Tokyo German Village, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The theme of this year's Winter Illumination is "Why USA!? - 超Smile! ドイツ村、アメリカへ -" (roughly, "Super Smile! German Village Goes to America"). Despite the German Village name, exciting American culture is expressed dynamically with 5 million lights and sound, the kind of approach that might make you ask, "Wait, isn't the concept supposed to be German?"
Combining two of Chiba Prefecture's leading attractions, the ticket offers a way to make winter memories full of surprise and smiles.
*About "the only place in the Kanto region": This is based on the operator's own survey conducted in October 2026. The survey looked at orca keeping and exhibition history at major aquariums and marine exhibition facilities across Japan, including facilities that are members of the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums (JAZA), using the operator's own web research and publicly available information.
"Orca & Smile" Overview
"Orca & Smile" is a winter-only combination ticket that includes admission to Kamogawa Sea World and entry to Tokyo German Village.
Period: October 31 (Saturday), 2026 to April 4 (Sunday), 2027
- On closed days of Kamogawa Sea World, tickets are neither sold nor accepted.
Ticket Prices
| Category | Combo ticket price | Regular price |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (high school and older) | ¥4,100 | ¥4,800 |
| Junior high school student | ¥3,000 | ¥3,500 |
| Elementary school student | ¥2,300 | ¥2,800 |
| Child (age 4 and older) | ¥1,750 | ¥2,100 |
Parking Fees (Paid Separately at Each Facility)
- Tokyo German Village, per vehicle: ¥1,500 from October 31 through December, ¥1,000 from January through April
- Kamogawa Sea World, per vehicle: standard car ¥1,200, large vehicle ¥1,600, motorcycle ¥300
Notes
- This plan is sold only at the Kamogawa Sea World ticket counter and through Seven Ticket.
- When buying an admission ticket, let the staff know you would like to use the "Orca & Smile" plan.
- Each ticket purchase comes with one Tokyo German Village admission ticket per person.
- Last admission to Tokyo German Village is at 7:30 PM. If the park is closed due to weather, the ticket can be used on another day within the period.
- On December 24 (Thursday) and 25 (Friday), 2026, heavy traffic is expected in Sodegaura. Unless you leave Kamogawa shortly after noon, you may not be able to enter Tokyo German Village within its operating hours.
- From February 1 (Monday) to February 5 (Friday) and from February 8 (Monday) to February 10 (Wednesday), 2027, Tokyo German Village will operate from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM (last admission 7:30 PM) due to maintenance.
- The ticket cannot be combined with other special admission tickets or discount tickets.
- Senior discounts, coupons, group rates and travel agency sales do not apply.
