Kobe Suma Sea World in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, will host the "Night Aqua Live" event from March 21 (Saturday) to April 5 (Sunday), 2026. This limited-time program offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience the aquarium after dark.
Night Aqua Live transforms the Aqua Live building with atmospheric lighting and allows guests to observe nocturnal behaviors of marine creatures. Starting at 5:00 PM each day during the event period, the facility's background music and lighting will shift to create a quiet and enchanting nighttime atmosphere. Marine life exhibits different behaviors after dark—fish that actively swim during the day may hide among rocks, while nocturnal creatures become more active. Audio guide pamphlets will be distributed to help visitors learn about these nighttime marine behaviors.
Additionally, Club SUMASEA members will have exclusive early access to the program on March 18 (Wednesday) and March 20 (Friday, Holiday) with the "Adults-Only Night Aqua Live" event. This members-only preview is available for high school students and above who are subscribed to the Club SUMASEA email newsletter. Participants can enjoy 90 minutes of quiet exploration in the facility after regular closing hours. Early access attendees will receive an audio guide pamphlet and a complimentary sample-size non-alcoholic cocktail called "Coral Shine Green," which glows in specific areas of the aquarium. Enjoy a relaxing spring evening at Kobe Suma Sea World.
Night Aqua Live Event Details
A special program where the Aqua Live building transforms with atmospheric lighting starting at 5:00 PM during the spring break period, allowing observation of marine creatures' nocturnal behaviors.
Period: March 21 (Saturday) to April 5 (Sunday), 2026
Time: 5:00 PM to closing time
Last admission is one hour before closing
Program may be modified or canceled depending on animal conditions
Location: Aqua Live building
Admission: Free with aquarium entrance ticket purchase (event participation alone not available)
URL: For event details, visit the official website: https://www.kobesuma-seaworld.jp/guide/event/8228/
Night-Themed Limited Drinks
Sales Location: Dolphin Stadium 3F, Dolphin Terrace
Sales Period: March 21 (Saturday) to April 5 (Sunday), 2026
12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Operating hours subject to change
Coral Shine Green - ¥900 (tax included)
A non-alcoholic cocktail with a refreshing elderflower fragrance, offering a sophisticated adult taste. This drink may glow in specific locations within the Aqua Live building.
Jellyfish Life Blue - ¥1,000 (tax included)
A refreshing drink inspired by floating jellyfish. Take this drink while exploring Jellyfish Life for an immersive experience.
Club SUMASEA Members-Only "Adults-Only Night Aqua Live" Details
A program for Club SUMASEA email newsletter subscribers (high school age and above) offering 90 minutes of quiet exploration after regular closing hours.
Dates: March 18 (Wednesday) 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, March 20 (Friday, Holiday) 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Aqua Live building
Check-in: Aqua Live Suma Collection entrance
Fee: ¥1,000 (tax included)
Benefits:
① Audio guide pamphlet introducing nocturnal marine creature behaviors
② One sample-size "Coral Shine Green" non-alcoholic cocktail per person
Capacity: Maximum 100 participants per date
Eligibility: Club SUMASEA members, high school age and above
Application Period: February 21 (Saturday) 12:00 PM to March 6 (Friday) 6:00 PM
Application Method: Apply via email newsletter distributed during the application period.
Selection by lottery if applications exceed capacity
About Club SUMASEA:
A membership program available through online registration on the Kobe Suma Sea World official ticketing site. Members receive benefits including early ticket reservations for Discovery Guidance programs, email newsletters with the latest information, digital content distribution, and other perks for enjoying Kobe Suma Sea World.
URL: https://tix.kobesuma-seaworld.jp/register
Kobe Suma Sea World is the only facility in western Japan offering orca (killer whale) performances. The facility features a buffet restaurant with views of orcas, and the world's first educational zone dedicated to learning about orca ecology. As an "edutainment aquarium" combining education and entertainment, the facility provides opportunities for both adults and children to learn while enjoying themselves.
Facility Information:
Name: Kobe Suma Sea World
Address: 1-3-5 Wakamiya-cho, Suma-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture 654-0049
Opening Date: June 1, 2024
Closed: Irregular closures
Operating Hours:
Weekdays: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Weekends/Holidays: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Subject to seasonal changes
Phone: 078-731-7301
Website: https://www.kobesuma-seaworld.jp/
X (Twitter): https://x.com/Kobe_SumaSea
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kobe_sumasea/
