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From December 1, 2026 to January 14, 2027, Sky Lounge Top of Prince at Sapporo Prince Hotel serves the "Penguin Romance" afternoon tea in collaboration with AOAO SAPPORO, with sweets inspired by penguin courtship and perks tied to the aquarium.
On November 11, 2026, AQUARIUM×ART átoa in Kobe will mark Garden Eel Day with a student-produced AR experience, public feedings at 11:11 AM and 3:11 PM, a garden eel goods corner, and garden eel churros at átoa Cafe from November 5.
From November 21, 2026 to February 14, 2027, Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium in Miyagi hosts a collaboration event with the animated series SEALOOK, featuring limited-edition food, drinks, goods, and photo spots.
Kamogawa Sea World in Chiba Prefecture will hold the Orca & Sea Lion Learncation Plan (シャチ＆アシカ ラーケーションプラン) on December 5, 6, 12, and 13, 2026, limited to 40 participants per day. It combines an orca photo, the after-hours show Special Night with Orca, a sea lion pose photo, a buffet dinner, and a keeper-guided Night Adventure.
From November 13 to December 25, 2026, Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa will hold "LittleTwinStars AQUARIUM," a winter-only event with Sanrio's Little Twin Stars that tells a story through light, sea creatures, and special dolphin performances.
The aquarium under construction at Tokyo Giants Town in Inagi, Tokyo, has been named Tokyo Yomiuri Aquarium and is scheduled to open in summer 2027, together with the G-TOWN TABLE dining facility and next to Giants Town Stadium.
A weekday-only ticket for ¥5,500 (tax included) combines the Gochiso Teishoku lunch set at Minoru Shokudo Mitsukoshi Ginza with admission to ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM GINZA, on sale from November 4 to December 4, 2026.
ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM GINZA is holding three autumn events, a gelato-set ticket with FLOR, a photography workshop called PICTURE-RIUM and a fall leaves immersion experience, in what will be its last autumn in Ginza.
Marine World Uminonakamichi in Fukuoka hosts a PAW Patrol collaboration event from November 3, 2026 to January 11, 2027, with a quiz rally, photo spots, and collaboration food, drinks, and goods. Electronic tickets are now on sale on Asoview!
From November 13 to December 25, 2026, Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa will hold "LittleTwinStars AQUARIUM," a winter event with Sanrio's Little Twin Stars featuring blue and pink themed tank displays and a special version of the dolphin performance.
Kamogawa Sea World in Chiba Prefecture will hold the after-hours orca performance "Special Night with Orca" on 27 days from December 2026 through February 2027, mainly on weekends. Tickets are ¥1,000 per person, with sales opening on October 20.
From December 19 to 25, 2026, Kobe Suma Sea World in Kobe will hold "Suma Sea Christmas 2026," featuring Christmas versions of the Dolphin Night and Orca Performances in each day's final show, a Christmas dinner buffet at Blue Ocean Orca Stadium on four evenings, and winter-limited sweets.
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is holding "Zokuzoku! Gusoguso Panic," a Halloween exhibit of 500 giant isopods swarming a netted tank at the Aqua Museum, from October 22 to 31, 2026. Umifarm also serves deep-fried isopods, and a costumed mascot greets visitors throughout October.
From November 5 to December 25, 2026, TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN lights up with about 400,000 gold lights under the concept "When You Wish Upon a Star," alongside a 4F Christmas market, a first-ever Candlelight classical concert, and more.
From October 31, 2026 to April 4, 2027, the winter-only "Orca & Smile" ticket bundles admission to Kamogawa Sea World and Tokyo German Village, with adult tickets at ¥4,100 instead of the regular ¥4,800.
ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM GINZA is holding its last special exhibition in Ginza, Ginza’s Goldfish Hundred Flowers Exhibition, from October 2, 2026 through January 6, 2027, before ending its run at Ginza Mitsukoshi.
AQUARIUM × ART átoa in Kobe displays Moomin-related books and posters on its 3rd-floor FOYER from October 2 to December 13, 2026, alongside combo tickets with the "Tove Jansson and the Moomins" exhibition and limited collaboration goods.
Minamichita Beachland in Aichi Prefecture will exhibit a clown triggerfish, a tropical fish caught in Mikawa Bay, from October 1 to 12, 2026. It is the first time the facility has taken in the species. The exhibit is free of charge, though separate facility admission is required.
Kamogawa Sea World in Chiba Prefecture will hold the Kamosea Premium Plan and Kamosea Premium Stay Plan for the first time on nine days in November 2026, combining after-hours animal experiences, a keeper lecture, dinner and a Night Adventure. Applications run from October 1 to 9.
From October 16 to November 30, 2026, Enoshima and Shonan host a Rascal Does Not Dream tour event with a digital stamp rally, life-size character panels, newly drawn postcards, and collaboration goods.
From October 19 to November 1, 2026, SENDAI UMINOMORI AQUARIUM will hold its Halloween event "UMINOMORI HALLOWEEN," with a special "Trick!? Tank" of unusual sea creatures, Halloween versions of its dolphin, sea lion, and bird shows, hands-on animal programs, and two nights of after-hours "Umino-Mori Halloween Night Aquarium" events on October 25 and 31.
AQUARIUM × ART átoa and Kobe Animal Kingdom are releasing limited-run collaboration fish stamps from October 2, 2026, with matching designs that connect into one illustration when the two stamps are placed side by side, alongside a joint touring ticket and a three-part Instagram Live series.
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is hosting its autumn event "Aki Para!" from October 1 to November 13, 2026, with exhibits and performances built around four autumn themes — art, learning, sports, and food — including a renewed sardine show, two nighttime performances, animal lectures, and seasonal menus.
Shimoda Aquarium's annual Halloween costume diver returns to the Discovery Ocean fish feeding show from September 26 to October 31, 2026, trading the usual pumpkin outfit for a wizard costume and magic wand.
Shimoda Aquarium will mark Respect for the Aged Day on September 21, 2026, by spotlighting San-chan, a king penguin that has lived at the facility for 34 years, with a penguin show and an up-close indoor walk.
From October 1, 2026, AQUARIUM×ART átoa in Kobe is giving visitors a limited-edition original sticker for talking with staff, and launching a new "átoa Face PASS" priced for elementary school students — a 90-day facial-recognition pass long requested by visitors that skips reservations even on peak-season, time-designated days.
From October 1 to 31, 2026, Kobe Suma Sea World's restaurants and shops are rolling out Halloween-limited menus, including a spooky buffet at Blue Ocean Orca Stadium, a dolphin-and-ghost sundae at Wharf Dolphin Stadium, ghost-themed soft serve and soda at Port Diner Orca Stadium, and an autumn-limited color for the Orca Kuji lottery at Blue Flag Orca Stadium.
Kamogawa Sea World in Chiba Prefecture is holding its after-hours "Autumn Night Adventure" guided tour for nine days starting October 3, 2026, adding a new 10-minute orca lecture led by keepers at the end of each session. Phone reservations open on September 18.
Aqua World Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium is renovating its free-zone food court under the concept Head Out to the Pacific, reopening in March 2027 with sweeping ocean views as the aquarium celebrates its 25th anniversary. The food court and multipurpose space will be closed from November 1, 2026 through mid-March 2027 for the renewal.
ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM GINZA is partnering with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to introduce visitors to Edo culture through the lens of goldfish appreciation, a custom dating back to the Edo period, with a special booth inside the museum from September 14, 2026.
Starting September 16, 2026, Kobe Suma Sea World will hold a new weekday-only program called Ikimono Talk Live, offering visitors a fun way to learn about the aquarium's sharks, dolphins, penguins, and other animals, with each day's theme kept a surprise until you arrive.
Kamogawa Sea World is hosting its popular animal encounter program for 13 limited days in October 2026, featuring five hands-on activities including an orca handshake, beluga touch-and-feed, and dolphin sign training, with an overnight hotel stay option also available.
KOBE SUMA SEA WORLD in Hyogo Prefecture is extending its summer-limited "Tail Burst" performance, in which an orca soaks the audience with its tail fin, through September 30, 2026, alongside a new "Tail Burst"-themed cream soda and the misty "Suma Sea Whiteout" experience to help visitors beat the lingering late-summer heat.
Kobe no Tobira, the Kobe Tourism Bureau's platform for hands-on local travel programs, has begun selling a new photo lesson at Kobe Suma Sea World, where a professional photographer teaches participants how to capture powerful orca and dolphin action shots, including sunset photography.
From September 5 through November 29, 2026, Minamichita Beach Land in Aichi Prefecture is holding "Ocean Athletes' Summit Showdown," a sports-themed lineup of animal shows featuring penguins, sea lions, dolphins, and a walrus, alongside a Halloween-season skeleton exhibition and a tablet-based scavenger-hunt game.
Starting September 5, 2026, JR Hotel Clement Tokushima's Dining Cafe Clement is serving "Sea of Sweets Afternoon Tea," a first-time collaboration with Shikoku Aquarium featuring photogenic sweets and savories modeled after the aquarium's dolphins, seals, garden eels, and coral, available through November 30.
Starting September 5, 2026, Minami-Chita Beachland in Aichi is launching "Sakana Quest," an AI image-recognition aquarium exploration game where visitors use a tablet to find sea creatures around the park and take on related quizzes and puzzles.
At TAMAYA TERRACE, the site of Saga Tamaya's former main building, a small aquarium called "Tamatera Aquarium" has opened inside a traditional Japanese house, letting visitors relax while observing sea and river creatures up close through December 31, 2026.
AQUARIUM×ART átoa in Kobe is selling private viewing tickets for its 4F SKYSHORE to watch KOBE MINATO FIREWORKS 2026 from October 19 to 23, 2026, with an option to add a ¥3,500 meal ticket for the 1F food hall.
Kobe Suma Sea World's ongoing marine life education program for elementary school children, Ikimono Sumashii School, turns its focus to sharks and rays this September and October, combining a keeper-led lecture with hands-on observation at the touching pool and a papercraft activity.
A baby Pacific white-sided dolphin was born to mother Lulu and father Toto at the Aqua Museum in Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise on July 30, 2026, and is swimming energetically alongside its mother.
On August 23, 2026, the Ocean Culture Museum at Ocean Expo Park is holding a special marine culture lecture session that pairs an Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium keeper with a marine culture researcher to explore sea turtle ecology in Okinawa and sea turtle-related culture across the Pacific islands.
An official record video has been released for Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition HIROSHIMA, the immersive digital art exhibition where visitors can step into the world of ukiyo-e through 3DCG animation and projection mapping. Running through September 6, 2026, at NTT Credo Hall in Hiroshima, the exhibition also features a Hiroshima-only display of ukiyo-e depicting the city's scenery.
UWS AQUARIUM GA☆KYO, an aquarium in Odaiba that reimagines Japanese tradition as living art, will close on August 31, 2026 after about four years, having just become the only aquarium in Japan to win TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice 2026 award and the top-ranked attraction in Tokyo among travelers. Every tank in the building remains available for purchase as a one-of-a-kind artwork by creator Gakyo Miyazawa.
A baby bottlenose dolphin was born to mother Marl at Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium on July 9, 2026. About a month later, with mother and calf now stable, the newborn has gone on public display near the Okichan Theater's underwater observation window.
Following this summer's run, Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium is hosting "THE WAKEY AQUARIUM Colorful Sea Party" from August 31 to October 18, 2026, with a special collaboration version of the "Sparkling of Life" sardine show, a Wakeys stamp rally, can badge crafting, and a limited morning meet-and-greet with the Wakeys characters.
Ise Sea Paradise in Mie Prefecture is bringing back its popular "Goma-chan Lap Pillow Experience" from September 1 to 30, 2026, letting visitors feel a spotted seal's warmth and weight resting on their lap as part of the aquarium's Respect for the Aged Day celebrations.
Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium will hold "Art Night Aquarium" on Saturday, September 12, 2026, after regular closing hours, inviting visitors to sketch and observe its roughly 300 species of marine life up close. The evening features guided workshops and hands-on activities exploring the color and form of ocean creatures.
Ise Sea Paradise in Mie Prefecture is holding a special Respect for the Aged Day event from September 1 to 30, 2026, celebrating its 39-year-old giant sawfish and two 39-year-old spotted seals with backstage feeding experiences, a retrospective photo exhibit, and limited-edition goods.
AQUARIUM×ART átoa in Kobe is releasing the second round of its 5th Anniversary Commemorative Ticket from August 17, 2026, a 500-ticket limited edition featuring a Humboldt penguin design and a matching can badge. The first round, featuring an Asian small-clawed otter, sold out in about a month.
Sunshine Aquarium in Ikebukuro will host a night-only exhibition on animal reproduction and courtship, "Still More ♡ Lots of Sex Exhibit," from September 11 to November 3, 2026, featuring hands-on displays and interactive exhibits.
teamLab's interactive artwork Sketch Aquarium: Connected World opens at Onagawa Machinaka Koryukan in Miyagi Prefecture from August 29 to September 23, 2026. Visitors can draw their own fish and watch them come to life, swimming alongside creations from teamLab venues around the world. Admission is free.
A limited-time plan pairing a goldfish-topped kakigori from THE HOUSE K.MINAMOTO with admission to ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM GINZA is on sale Tuesdays through Fridays from August 12 to September 18, 2026.
Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama is running a limited-time Polar Expedition Tour from August 1 to 23, 2026, letting small groups step into the same space as its King and Gentoo penguins.
Dorsett by Agora Osaka Sakai has partnered with the nearby "Noah Dolphin Dome" to open reservations for a stay plan that includes close-up dolphin viewing, alongside an official-site-only option to stay up to 26 hours.
From July 28 to August 31, 2026, Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel is displaying about 200 Yatomi goldfish spanning 12 breeds and 30 varieties in a giant tank on its 15th-floor main lobby, decorated with art inspired by ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi.
From Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 23, 2026, Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium is giving its Japanese squirrels their annual vegetable ice treats and, new this year, giving Asian small-clawed otters shaved ice of their own, offering the animals cool relief from summer heat while visitors watch their playful reactions.
Shikoku Aquarium in Kagawa Prefecture is currently holding "Shikoku Aquarium Art Gallery 2026," a rotating exhibition of works by artists connected to the region and inspired by living creatures and nature, featuring Yoyoru's acrylic paintings through August 1 and 桜雨はると's acrylic originals through August 30, 2026.
Aquaworld Oarai in Ibaraki is filling summer 2026 with seasonal programs, including its renewed Dolphins and Sea Lions Ocean Live show, a summer version of the sardine display IWASHI LIFE, the "Matsuri Aquaworld" festival with themed exhibits and food, a Sumikko Gurashi collaboration, and Saturday night openings, running from July 16 through September 23.
A limited-time story-style aquarium, "Kurashiki Goldfish Museum — Night Parade of a Hundred Yokai Goldfish," opens July 17 at Aeon Mall Kurashiki in Okayama, taking visitors through six themed spaces populated by about 40 species and 1,000 goldfish across a single night from midnight to dawn.
Minamichita Beach Land in Aichi is holding an event from July 17 to 31, 2026, timed to Sea Day, with quiz-style panels on ocean environmental issues, an upcycled sea glass art display, a special keeper-led guide, and a limited-edition can badge giveaway.
Shimoda Marine Aquarium in Shizuoka is launching the second installment of its "All About Fixed-Net Fishing" exhibition — a fisherman-costume fish feeding show called "Discovery Ocean" — running July 25 to August 23, 2026, with commentary on the fish caught in fixed nets and specimens such as ray spines and a moray eel skull.
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise's 2026 summer campaign, the "Even-More-Ken-Matsudaira-Covered Island Summer Siege," begins July 18, upgrading the hit "Ken Matsudaira-Covered Amusement Park" into an even more intense version and extending the takeover to the aquarium, with new attractions launching August 1, Ken Matsudaira arriving in person on July 30, and the "Fireworks Symphonia" show running through August 31.
Hiroshima Motomachi Aquarium is holding a yukata-themed summer exhibition from July 18 to September 6, 2026, featuring the colorful Coral hind fish, a ticket discount for visitors dressed in yukata or jinbei, and six days of extended evening hours during the Obon period.
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is teaming up with NHK Okinawa from August 8 to 19, 2026 for a joint exhibition of dynamic footage of Okinawa's seas, marking 60 years of NHK's underwater filming team and 50 years of the Okinawa Churashima Foundation.
From July 18 to August 23, 2026, SENDAI UMINOMORI AQUARIUM presents "Umino-mori Summer Research," a program of keeper Q&A sessions, marine-life encounters, and lecture events that make for a great summer break independent-study project.
AQUARIUM × ART átoa in Kobe has welcomed its three millionth visitor, marking the milestone with a ceremony, a no-lose prize lottery for the first 300 guests, a new photo spot with mascot character Spi, and a renewal of its ELEMENTS zone.
Hotel Ijikasou, an oceanview hotel in Toba, Mie Prefecture, begins offering new accommodation plans from July 8, including a women's retreat plan featuring ReFa beauty devices and a stay plan bundled with Toba Aquarium admission tickets.
Minami-Chita Beachland in Aichi will hold a special after-hours "Night Aquarium Tour" on eight dates this July and August 2026, letting visitors explore the aquarium by flashlight with a keeper as their guide.
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is holding its "Ken Matsudaira Mamire Mamire Island: Summer Campaign" from July 18 to August 31, 2026, expanding the popular Ken Matsudaira Mamire Amusement Park into the Ken Matsudaira Mamire Mamire Amusement Park and adding a brand-new Ken Matsudaira Mamire Mamire Aquarium, with Ken Matsudaira himself visiting the park on July 30.
ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM GINZA is holding an Instagram photo contest themed Goldfish Appreciation to celebrate this summer's special exhibition, open for entries from July 6 through September 30, 2026.
On August 29, 2026, JAF Mie Branch will rent out Toba Aquarium for two hours after closing, giving members a rare look at how the facility's marine life behaves after dark, plus original goods for participants.
Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium is holding its first summer night aquarium event, "Irukarnival," after regular closing hours from July 25 to August 23, 2026, and again during Silver Week from September 19 to 23. Themed around "jump," the after-hours event features dynamic dolphin and acrobatic performances alongside a rare look at animals' nighttime routines.
Starting June 29, 2026, the Aqua Museum at Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is displaying Japanese lumpsuckers born at the facility side by side at three different growth stages, letting visitors see firsthand how dramatically the fish's appearance changes as it matures.
From July 17 to August 30, 2026, Sunshine Aquarium in Ikebukuro will hold its "Refreshing Summer Festival 2026," featuring an upgraded sea lion splash show, an outdoor mist squad, seasonal octopus and penguin displays, and new early-morning-only events with a discounted ticket.
A night-themed summer collaboration event featuring Miffy runs across the Kobe Waterfront from July 30 to September 30, 2026, with collaboration tickets at Kobe Port Tower available via a dedicated reservation site opening July 2 at 6:00 PM.
Kobe Suma Sea World in Hyogo Prefecture is selling Twilight Tickets and Morning Discount Tickets for summer 2026, offering reduced admission for visitors looking to avoid the heat — plus special events including a night dolphin show and the orca's famous Tail Burst.
Sunshine Aquarium in Ikebukuro will hold a night-only collaboration event with the anime film 超かぐや姫！ from July 24 to August 30, 2026, featuring special jellyfish displays, a mermaid show, and character voice audio guides.
The Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition HIROSHIMA, running July 18 to September 6, 2026 at NTT Credo Hall in Hiroshima, has announced collaboration programs with two nearby venues — AQUA ALIVE MUSEUM and RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima — offering a full sensory ukiyo-e experience.
Fairfield by Marriott Wakayama Kumano-Kodo Susami is hosting a special backstage tour of Susami Town's Shrimp and Crab Aquarium on August 2, 2026, exclusively for guests staying at the hotel the night before.
Shimoda Marine Aquarium in Shizuoka is hosting a special exhibition focused on fixed-net fishing (定置網漁), running from June 27, 2026 to January 31, 2027, featuring panels, models, live fish tanks, and a spotlight on sharks caught in the nets.
A baby bottlenose dolphin was born at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama on June 22, 2026. The newborn, estimated at 120 cm and 20 kg, can now be seen swimming alongside its mother at the Dolphin Touch Pool.
Ocean Expo Park in Okinawa is holding a packed summer event lineup from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring a virtual whale shark feeding experience, a mysterious plants and insects exhibit, a cardboard maze, and live music concerts at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium.
Aquaworld Ibaraki Prefectural Oarai Aquarium is hosting a photo session with the Little Shark's Day Out character on July 11, 2026, as part of the ongoing collaboration event running through July 13.
From July 4 to September 6, 2026, Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa will host "Hanabi Aquarium by NAKED," a summer seasonal event blending digital fireworks with aquatic life and two versions of dolphin performances for day and night visitors.
From June 23 to September 23, 2026, the Okichan Theater at Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium hosts "Summer Show 2026 ~Churaumi Splash Fes~," a dolphin show where audiences get drenched by waves of splashing water in a summer festival-style interactive performance featuring bottlenose dolphins and the massive false killer whale Gon-chan.
The aquarium at Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is now displaying an egg laid by a Sarawak swellshark on June 7, 2026 — a first for the facility — featuring a striking see-through shell that allows visitors to observe the embryo developing inside.
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is offering discounted "Super Early Bird One-Day Passes" and "Early Bird One-Day Passes" for use from July 18 to September 30, 2026, with savings of up to 1,400 yen per person. The park is also introducing a new AI-powered attraction area, OTO-RACTION PARK, opening August 1.
For the first time at Sea Paradise, two Harbor Seal pups are on view together in the same area at Fureai Lagoon — the first born June 9 and the second on June 16, 2026.
Five Magellanic penguin chicks have hatched at Kobe Suma Sea World between April and May 2026, and visitors can now observe them venturing outside their nests for the first time.
The immersive 5-face LED space Wonder Box 360 at Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe has received an Excellence Award at the Digital Signage Award 2026, recognized for its outstanding immersive digital experience.
Shikoku Aquarium in Kagawa Prefecture is holding a special "Rainy Season Singing Frogs" exhibition from May 29 to July 12, 2026, showcasing seven frog species found in Kagawa — including a rare blue Japanese tree frog that joined the lineup on June 5.
TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN is hosting a packed summer lineup from July 10 to August 31, 2026, featuring a beer garden & BBQ park, the Chiikawa collaboration event, traditional Bon Odori dancing, a kids' festival, an insect exhibition, a planetarium show, and more.
Kamogawa Sea World in Chiba will host "Summer Splash" from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring the orca "Tail Burst" performance that drenches the entire stadium in seawater.
Minami-Chita Beach Land in Aichi Prefecture is celebrating a string of California sea lion birthdays with four special events running from June 13 to July 14, 2026.
Two types of combo tickets are available for AQUARIUM x ART atoa and the "Tove and the Moomins: In Search of the Most Treasured" exhibition at Kobe City Museum, with advance tickets offering a ¥300 discount off the regular price.
Shinagawa Prince Hotel is launching a summer hotel-complete stay plan from July 17 to August 31, 2026, combining cool-themed dining, entertainment facilities, and special limited-date events for a refreshing escape from the heat right in central Tokyo.
Starting June 15, 2026, Joetsu City Marine Museum "Umigatari" is introducing a special diver commentary event highlighting the popular Kobudai fish, as the aquarium approaches its 8th anniversary.
The beloved "Photo with Penguins" and "Penguin Feeding Experience" events have resumed at Shimoda Marine Aquarium in Shizuoka Prefecture, following a suspension due to highly pathogenic avian influenza.
Starting June 1, Shimoda Marine Aquarium in Shizuoka offers a hands-on snorkeling program where visitors observe 50 species and 10,000 specimens of Izu marine life from inside a 6-meter-deep tank aboard the moored ship Aqua Dome Perry.
Starting June 4, Aqua World Ibaraki Prefecture Oarai Aquarium — home to Japan's largest variety of shark species — is running a rainy season event packed with special exhibits, a sea lion weather forecast, and exclusive gifts for young visitors on rainy days.
Ise Sea Paradise in Mie Prefecture is hosting a summer special exhibition from June 13 to August 31, 2026, where visitors can observe young loggerhead and green turtles up close and explore interactive exhibits on sea turtle ecology and ocean conservation.
New Otani Inn Yokohama Premium is launching a collaboration summer afternoon tea with Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise from June 1 to August 31, 2026. Guests receive a discount coupon for the theme park, making it easy to pair a relaxed hotel teatime with a day of summer fun at the sea-themed attraction.
A collaboration exhibition featuring the sea and nature of Zamami Village, Okinawa runs at AQUARIUM×ART átoa in Kobe from June 4 to August 31, 2026 — with new tapestry displays and art works by illustrator pokke104.
Aqua World Ibaraki Prefecture Oarai Aquarium — Japan's top aquarium for the number of shark species on display — is now exhibiting Australian swellshark eggs for the first time. The egg cases stand out for their beautiful wavy surface patterns, quite unlike the smooth shells of other local shark eggs.
Starting May 23, 2026, Minami-Chita Beach Land in Aichi is hosting a series of special events to mark World Otter Day, including keeper-guided otter feeding sessions and a panel exhibition documenting the growth of baby Asian small-clawed otters born in February.
From May 19 to June 26, 2026, Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium is holding the "El HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY" event to mark the first birthday of its baby bottlenose dolphin, "El."
The Dolphin & Sea Lion Ocean Live at Aqua World Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium has been completely renewed from March 12, 2026. Two programs are now on offer — a daytime story-driven show and a night-only program — both blending light, sound, and video with live animal performances.
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is hosting "Fireworks Symphony," a live entertainment fireworks show where music and fireworks are synchronized to within 0.1 seconds, on 19 selected dates from May 30, 2026 to March 21, 2027.
A limited-time collaboration plan combining a seasonal prix-fixe lunch at Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo's NAMIKI667 and admission to ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM GINZA is available from May 2 to June 21, 2026.
A collaboration event between the popular anime Odekake Kozame and Aqua World Oarai, Japan's aquarium with the greatest variety of shark species, runs from May 14 to July 13, 2026.
Kamogawa Sea World in Chiba has announced the return of Summer Splash, its beloved summer orca drenching event, along with the reveal of the official Summer Splash 2026 logo and the launch of exclusive merchandise.
A one-day tour at Enoshima on May 17, 2026 combines sea fishing on Sagami Bay with a visit to the Enoshima Aquarium, designed for students from Grade 1 through Junior High Year 3 with hands-on support from professional fishermen.
To mark its 2nd anniversary, Kobe Suma Sea World is offering a discounted admission plan exclusively for residents of the Kansai region, running from May 6 to June 30, 2026.
Noboribetsu Sekisuitei has launched two special collaboration plans with Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe, giving guests the chance to feed dolphins or pose for commemorative photos with King Penguins on their checkout day.
Shikoku Aquarium in Utazu, Kagawa will extend its opening hours until 9:00 PM from May 2 to 5, 2026, for "Nightscape Koganeiro 2026 G.W.," featuring deep-blue tank lighting, a dolphin sunset program, and new merchandise.
Starting April 21, 2026, the ammonite character Ammon hosts interactive daily talk live shows at AQUARIUM×ART átoa in Kobe, featuring quizzes and behind-the-scenes aquarium content. Free with aquarium admission.
Shikoku Aquarium in Kagawa Prefecture is now accepting reservations for a nighttime full-charter plan exclusively for school groups, offering a unique after-hours learning environment with optional dolphin programs and tank feeding experiences.
A limited-time exhibition of colorful fish rubbings by the late artist Komoda Taijirou is being held at Shimoda Aquarium in Shizuoka Prefecture. Ten vivid works depicting local marine life are on display aboard the Aqua Dome Perry from April 18 to June 14, 2026.
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is hosting a special coral spawning exhibition from April 25 to June 30, 2026, offering a rare look at coral reproductive biology through world-first technology displays, a nighttime observation tour, and a live spawning broadcast on Instagram.
Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium is holding its 15th "Ohitorisama Night Aquarium" on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The after-hours event is designed for solo visitors who want to explore the aquarium quietly and at their own pace.
A Children's Day special exhibition runs at Shimoda Floating Aquarium from April 18 to May 17, 2026, showcasing 42 fish from 17 species that completed Yogyo Aquarium's unique annual fish graduation ceremony.
Floating Algae "FUYUSO," an aqua interior product developed through seaweed cultivation technology, is now available at Aqua Park Kawagoe in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture.
The popular YouTube animated series Teikou Penguin is making its first-ever aquarium collaboration at AOAO SAPPORO in Sapporo this Golden Week, with a special exhibition running from April 28 to June 30, 2026, featuring a stamp rally, dedicated character room, and exclusive merchandise.
A combined admission ticket for AQUARIUM × ART átoa and Kobe Maritime Museum goes on sale online on May 8, 2026, offering visitors an easy way to explore two of Kobe's most distinctive waterfront attractions.
Kamogawa Sea World is hosting its popular animal encounter program for 12 limited days in May 2026, featuring five hands-on activities including an orca handshake, beluga touch-and-feed, and dolphin sign training, with an overnight hotel stay option also available.
A new combo ticket covering Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium and JUNGLIA OKINAWA went on sale on March 30, 2026, offering visitors a convenient way to experience both the sea and forest of northern Okinawa in a single day.
From April 6 to 19, 2026, Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa will run a special "Keeper's Day Week," offering visitors a closer look at the daily work of aquarium keepers and the role aquariums play in animal welfare.
The hands-on animal encounter program at Zero Distance Aquarium Ise Sea Paradise in Mie Prefecture has been recognized under the official Ise Brand certification, honoring its one-of-a-kind close-up experiences with marine creatures.
To celebrate the 45th anniversary of Kobe Portopia Hotel and the upcoming 5th anniversary of the theater-style aquarium átoa, the hotel's Tea Lounge Belcour will offer a limited-time collaboration afternoon tea set from April 27 to June 28, 2026.
On April 1, 2026, Shimoda Aquarium will hold an induction ceremony for three new animal keepers, with a dolphin presenting one of the new recruits with a whistle — a tool of the trade.
From the Taiwan Festival collaborating with Tainan City to a koinobori display of about 1,000 carp streamers, TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN® is hosting a packed lineup of events from April through the Golden Week holiday.
Okamedo, a long-established wagashi confectionery with over 70 years of history in Aichi's Mikawa region, is launching aquarium-themed meringue coconut sweets shaped like dolphins and seals — crafted to bring the aquarium experience home.
Starting April 1, 2026, visitors can purchase a combined pre-sale entry ticket for both Hitachi Seaside Park and Aqua World Ibaraki Prefecture Oarai Aquarium exclusively through Seven Ticket at 7-Eleven stores nationwide.
The Art Aquarium Exhibition Saitama Super Arena 2026 opens at the Saitama Super Arena Exhibition Hall on March 25, marking the first time this goldfish art event comes to Saitama Prefecture.
AQUARIUM×ART átoa in Kobe is launching an exclusive "1 Day Keeper Experience" through the Kobe no Tobira platform from March 19, 2026, letting participants go behind the scenes and work alongside an active keeper.
Sunshine City in Ikebukuro is hosting a large-scale Case Closed collaboration event across its observatory, aquarium, restaurants, and more from April 8 to June 7. The event features mystery rallies, exclusive merchandise, a first-ever special sea lion performance, and character meet-and-greets during Golden Week.
AQUARIUM × ART átoa in Kobe is hosting a special shells exhibition from March 28 to April 26, 2026, exploring the relationship between shellfish, the aquarium, and human culture through displays, hands-on activities, and a related event.
From March 20 to April 5, 2026, Shimoda Floating Aquarium in Shizuoka is hosting a special April Fools exhibition spotlighting fun true-or-false trivia about sea creatures, including whether the porcupinefish really has 1,000 spines.
DMM Kariyushi Aquarium in Tomigusuku, Okinawa will open its Humboldt penguin chick "Ichigo" to the public from March 20, 2026, alongside spring break events including keeper talks, a residents' discount, and a participatory Eisa show.
From April 1, 2026, Hotel Okura Kobe will offer photo wedding plans during operating hours at AQUARIUM×ART átoa in Kobe, giving couples a chance to capture film-like moments in the aquarium's enchanting spaces.
Kamogawa Sea World in Chiba Prefecture is hosting a special after-hours orca performance on select weekends and holidays from April through September 2026, featuring dynamic orca jumps set against seasonal sunset skies. Tickets start at ¥1,000 per person.
Hiroshima Motomachi Aquarium is holding a spring special event from March 20 to April 30, 2026, featuring a limited-time display of Cherry anthias — a fish whose male specimens bear spots resembling scattered cherry blossom petals.
Joetsu City Aquarium Museum Umigatari is hosting a cherry blossom-themed seasonal event from March 20 to April 19, 2026, featuring a diver who makes fish bloom like sakura flowers and a special goldfish display.
A collaborative exhibition for the anime In the Clear Moonlit Dusk will be held at AQUARIUM×ART átoa in Kobe from March 19 to May 31, 2026, featuring scene reproduction panels, a photo spot, and video displays.
Starting March 1, 2026, the Setouchi Harbor Restaurant at Kobe Suma Sea World Hotel introduces a new spring menu highlighting Hyogo Prefecture's seasonal produce, along with aquarium-inspired desserts and a refreshed afternoon tea set.
Kobe Suma Sea World introduces spring-limited menus at its three dining venues from March 1, 2026, featuring seasonal Hyogo ingredients including local fish, Kobe pork, and Awaji beef.
A new American Beaver exhibit area is opening at Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise's Aqua Museum 4F Forestrium from March 7, 2026, where visitors can observe the beavers' natural behaviors in a recreated waterside environment.
Starting April 1st, 2026, a limited-time combo ticket will be available for two of Ibaraki's top spring attractions—Aquaworld Oarai aquarium and Hitachi Seaside Park, famous for its stunning nemophila fields.
Aquaworld Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium is launching a completely redesigned Dolphins and Sea Lions Ocean Live show featuring synchronized twin jumps, a massive screen, and live camera feeds starting March 12, 2026, alongside a renewed souvenir shop.
Experience the aquarium after dark at Kobe Suma Sea World. The Night Aqua Live event runs from March 21 to April 5, 2026, featuring atmospheric lighting and nocturnal marine creature observations.
Minamichita Beachland & Minamichita Toy Kingdom presents spring events from March 14 to June 28, 2026, featuring the rhythmic SPLAP dolphin show, goldfish exhibition, Sakana-kun talk show, and special 20th anniversary celebrations.
Yokohama Hakkeijima SeaParadise is hosting a special wakame seaweed harvest experience from March 1 to March 31, 2026, where visitors can learn about blue carbon and enjoy this seasonal spring delicacy.
JAF Oita Branch will hold a special behind-the-scenes tour at Oita Marine Palace Aquarium "Umitamago" on February 28, 2026, offering participants a rare glimpse into the aquarium's backyard, including the upper area of the massive circulation tank.
Shimoda Aquarium hosts Valentine and White Day themed exhibits in the Clarium jellyfish room, plus heart-shaped feeding shows in the Aqua Dome Perry through March 14, 2026.
Hiroshima Motomachi Aquarium unveils a limited-time Valentine's exhibit featuring the adorable Furisode shrimp, known for its heart-shaped back pattern, running from February 11 to March 14, 2026.
Kamogawa Seaworld offers a special after-hours program where visitors can enjoy the aquarium after closing on three days in March 2026, featuring behind-the-scenes tours, beluga encounters, and dinner with orcas.
A Humboldt penguin chick named "Ichigo" (strawberry) was born at DMM Kariyushi Aquarium in Okinawa on January 5, 2026, and is being raised through artificial rearing.
From January 31 to February 14, 2026, Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa presents Aqua Valentine Week featuring heartwarming animal interactions, romantic jellyfish displays, and a special Valentine Night event.
Shimoda Aquarium is hosting a special exhibit featuring fish that evoke cherry blossoms and nanohana (rapeseed flowers), timed to celebrate local spring festivals in the Izu region.
Shimoda Aquarium's popular Setsubun tradition returns with a diver dressed as a red demon performing fish feeding shows from January 24 to February 3, 2026.
Joetsu City Aquarium Umigatari hosts Heartful Winter 2026 from January 31 to March 15, 2026, featuring seal presentations, chocolate-themed fish displays, and the enchanting underwater dolphin performance Art of Dolphin.
From January 30 to May 11, 2026, SEA LIFE Nagoya Aquarium will host a special collaboration with Nintendo's Animal Crossing: New Horizons, featuring interactive exhibits, workshops, and exclusive merchandise.
Seibuen Amusement Park offers special discounted all-day passes to residents of nearby cities and towns on February 14-15 and 21-22, 2026. Enjoy the limited-time "Nostalgic Aquarium," thrilling attractions, and exciting entertainment shows.
A special seasonal display at Joetsu City Aquarium Umigatari showcases conger eels gathering around cylindrical tubes resembling ehomaki sushi rolls. The installation runs from January 20 to February 3, 2026.
ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM GINZA introduces a special kimono rental plan, allowing visitors to enjoy the enchanting "Flower Aquarium Gala" exhibition in traditional Japanese attire while exploring Ginza.
From January 10 to 12, 2026, Joetsu Aquarium Umigatari will hold a limited-time event called "Seal Story" in honor of the traditional Japanese Kagami-biraki (mirror-opening) ceremony, featuring insights into spotted seal health management.
Starting January 2, 2026, Hiroshima Motomachisuizokukan features a special New Year exhibition of spotted seahorses (Kuroumima), connecting to the Year of the Horse zodiac. Limited-edition fish seal stamps and oyster fortune-telling experiences are also available.
On December 31st, visitors to Minami Chita Beach Land in Aichi Prefecture can shake hands with show-performing dolphins in a special New Year's Eve event. The free experience runs after the 3 PM dolphin show.
Hiroshima Motomachi Aquarium is introducing two new services - full aquarium private rental for corporate events and parties, and location rental for video shoots and private events.
Hello! I'm Hina from the Holiday Travel editorial team! ✨ I went to Okinawa for the first time on a private trip and I'd love to share all the wonderful experiences with you.
Experience the magic of Toba Aquarium after dark with exclusive night tours available only to guests staying at participating ryokans. See Japan's only sea otters and nocturnal marine life in action during this special 3-day limited event in December 2025.
Kamogawa Sea World is one of Chiba Prefecture's representative tourist spots. It's an aquarium where you can enjoy dynamic orca shows and encounters with diverse marine life. The facility is well-equipped with restaurants and souvenir shops, making it popular with families and international travelers alike.
During your trip, the weather often turns rainy. Especially in Kyoto, where there are many outdoor tourist attractions such as temples, shrines, and Japanese gardens, it is quite difficult to change plans. This article introduces 19 such indoor facilities for rainy days! We will introduce indoor facilities based on various themes, please refer to this […]
December in Osaka is the season to enjoy winter illuminations and hot gourmet food! With Christmas markets and year-end festivities, there’s a lot of unique winter experiences to be had. *Please check the official website for the latest information on the exact dates and details of events. Enjoy Illumination Events “Midosuji Illumination” “Midosuji Illumination” is […]
About Chiba in August Chiba Prefecture in August is a season full of summer charm. You can enjoy swimming in the sea, fireworks festivals, and the beauty of nature. Especially because of the abundance of summer activities and events, it is worth visiting. *Please note that the events mentioned may have their schedules changed. Please […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, you probably want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific season. This time, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Chiba during February for those who are interested. *Please note that the event schedules mentioned may change. […]
If you’re planning to travel, you will want to include things in your itinerary that can only be seen or experienced during that specific time of year. For those interested, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Okinawa in September. *Please note that the dates of the events introduced may change. Please […]
Kyoto is a city of long history and culture, and one of the best places to experience the traditional beauty of Japan. Magnificent shrines and temples, tranquil Japanese gardens, and bustling markets are just a few of Kyoto’s not-to-be-missed attractions. In this article, we will first introduce the must-visit tourist spots in Kyoto by major […]
Hiroshima is filled with park facilities, museums, and entertainment facilities that are perfect for family trips and for parents and children with young children. This article will introduce some family-friendly spots that children can also enjoy, and we hope you will find them useful for your trip. Click here to learn more about Hiroshima Museum […]
Summary This time we went to Miyagi Prefecture for two days and one night! On the first day, we went to the Kesennuma area to enjoy delicious seafood in the port town.The more I learned about Kesennuma, the more attractive and nice it was. It is easy to get to from Tokyo, so please refer […]
Although Kyoto is home to many historical shrines and temples, there are actually many other attractive spots such as aquariums, zoos, and fashionable complexes! In this article, we will introduce recommended spots other than shrines and temples in Kyoto in three different genres. Please take a look at them as a reference for your trip. […]
Kyoto has many historical spots for adults, such as shrines, temples, and Japanese gardens, but in fact, there are also many facilities that children can enjoy. This article introduces spots where the whole family, from children to adults, can play together! Many of the facilities are indoors, so we recommend using them on rainy days. […]
Summary I went to Minato 83 Banchi in Numazu Port in Shizuoka Prefecture.We ate a lot of delicious deep-sea fish and took a peek into the secretive world of the deep sea. A must-see for fish lovers! Whether you’re traveling with family, on a date, or alone! These are recommended spots. Please refer to it! […]
Summary This time, I heard about an event in which trolleys run on a discontinued JR line, I went to the town of Onan in Shimane Prefecture, about an hour and a half drive from Hiroshima City.What a surprise, this Uzui station is a “station in the sky” located 20 meters above the ground.This is […]
Summary This time, we made a one-day trip to Kagawa Prefecture, famous for its udon noodles.Use your car to enjoy the spots you are interested in.This is a too-luxurious one-day trip to a place that seems to be in the sky, a beautiful sunset, an aquarium, and gourmet food in Kagawa. Please refer to this […]
Here are some of the popular sightseeing spots in Hakone that you should not miss if you are planning to visit Hakone.There are famous spots such as hot springs, Owakudani, and the Hakone Open-Air Museum, as well as Hakone's unique rides such as the Hakone Tozan Train, cable car, and pirate ship. Yumoto Area: The […]
What is SUMIDA AQUARIUM? Sumida Aquarium is located directly under the Tokyo Skytree in Sumida-ku, Tokyo, and was built in conjunction with the opening of the Tokyo Skytree. Located on the 5th and 6th floors of Tokyo Skytree Town, a shopping and dining complex, it is completely indoors and can be enjoyed on rainy days […]