With more late-summer heat expected in September, KOBE SUMA SEA WORLD (神戸須磨シーワールド) in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, is extending its popular summer-only splash segment, "Tail Burst," through Silver Week and up to September 30, 2026 (Wednesday).
Orca Performance — "Tail Burst"
"Tail Burst," part of the Orca Performance, is a fan-favorite segment in which the orca's massive tail fin sends a merciless spray of water over the audience, letting visitors feel the animal's overwhelming power firsthand. With the heat still lingering this season, front-row seats offer an even bigger splash than expected — a refreshing way to enjoy the show.
The Orca Performance itself showcases the athleticism of the orca, a top predator of the marine ecosystem, together with its interaction with trainers, in an action-packed display. Now that the summer-limited "Tail Burst" splash has been extended, visitors can keep experiencing its powerful spray well into the season.
New "Tail Burst"-Themed Treats and Goods
A new autumn menu item inspired by the show, the "Orca's Tail Burst Cream Soda," has also joined the lineup — a cute drink shaped like a miniature version of the Tail Burst splash, perfect to enjoy alongside the Orca Performance. Other cooling treats are available too, including orca-shaped shaved ice and a black-and-white orca soft-serve. In the on-site shop, a "Tail Burst"-themed mug called the "Sukashi Mug" (スカシマグ) is also on sale.
Orca's Tail Burst Cream Soda
- Price: ¥900 (tax included)
- Where to buy: Port Diner, Orca Stadium
- Available from: August 27, 2026 (Thursday)
Sukashi Mug
- Price: ¥2,750 (tax included)
- Where to buy: Blue Flag, Orca Stadium
"Suma Sea Whiteout" (スマシー・ホワイトアウト): A Misty, Cooling Experience
Sea World Plaza also continues to host "Suma Sea Whiteout" (スマシー・ホワイトアウト) through the end of September — an immersive, cooling experience in which mist fills the plaza until visibility turns completely white. As the lingering summer heat carries into early autumn, it's another way to cool down at KOBE SUMA SEA WORLD.
- Dates: through September 30, 2026 (Wednesday)
- Location: Sea World Plaza, inside the aquarium
Note: the event may be cancelled due to weather or other circumstances, and its schedule or content may change without notice.
