Experience an exclusive after-hours adventure at Toba Aquarium, which is normally closed to the public after regular hours. This special night aquarium tour offers visitors the chance to see the facility's famous sea otters and nocturnal marine life in their most active state, creating an unforgettable evening experience available only to guests of participating ryokans.
Image courtesy of Toba Aquarium
3-Day Limited Special Event
This exclusive "Night Aquarium Limited Ticket" accommodation plan returns for its second year, following last year's successful debut.
The event will be held for 3 days only from December 3 (Wednesday) to December 5 (Friday), 2025. The Night Aquarium experience runs from 6:45 PM to 8:45 PM for two full hours, exclusively available to guests staying at participating accommodation plans.
Transportation to the Night Aquarium will be provided by chartered buses operated by the Toba Ryokan Union.
Note: Some facilities and seating may have limited availability. Details will be provided on the dedicated event page.
Last year's Night Aquarium experience
Exclusive Visitor Gifts
All participants will receive an "Original Sticker" as a welcome gift!
Additionally, visitors who complete the post-event survey will receive a "Limited Edition Pin Badge." Both items feature sea otter motifs and are exclusive commemorative items available only at this event.
From left: "Original Sticker" and "Pin Badge"
Participating Accommodation Facilities (23 Total)
The following facilities will begin selling accommodation plans from September 1, 2025 (Monday):
Toba Seaside Hotel / Todaya / Toba Grand Hotel / Senpokaku / Kamenoi Hotel Toba / Ryoso Umi no Cho / Hotel Hamarikyu / XIV Toba Annex / Toba International Hotel Shiojitei / Toba View Hotel Hanashinju / Kinpokan / Kochouran / Ama no Shima / Yoshidaya Wako / Bali & Resort SAYA no Kaze / Oyado Andon Toba / Kisara (including Bettei Toki) / Kairakuen / Toba Kohamaso / Kameya / Hotel Resort Saikatei / Ryokan Kaigetsu / Hamanya
Transportation services vary by accommodation facility.
Statement from Toba Ryokan Union Chairman Yuko Sakoma
"This is a special plan that was extremely popular last year, available exclusively to guests staying at Toba accommodations. Please come see the adorable nighttime behavior of our sea otters, Mei-chan and Kira-chan. We have prepared exclusive original goods for participants. Stay at one of our ryokans and enjoy this leisurely experience."
