Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium

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Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium

Dolphins and orcas perform lively in Japan’s largest pool!

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This is a huge aquarium with dolphins, beluga whales, orcas, and other sea creatures in the North wing, and various tanks with live coral and other sea creatures in the South wing.

The dolphin performance and the orca public training in Japan’s largest pool, which is 60 meters wide, 30 meters long, and 12 meters deep, are both outstanding. Visitors can observe the sea animals swimming around fast and dynamically, just as they would in the wild. Dolphin performances are held 3-4 times per day, and orca trainings are held a couple of times per day, so be sure to check the schedule ahead of time.

The “Tornado of Sardine,” in which approximately 35,000 sardines swarm around the bait thrown into the tank,creating a whirlpool, is also popular. Sardine scales sparkle under the lights, creating a fantastic scene. This can be seen in the “Large Kuroshio Tank” on the 2nd floor of the South wing.

The live coral tank is also as beautiful as a painting, and having 250 pieces of coral from about 20 different species on display is very rare.
There are also sea turtles, penguins, beluga whales, and other popular sea creatures here. Some of them have public feeding times, so be sure to check the schedule as well.

Highlights

  • The dolphins and orcas swimming dynamically in Japan’s largest pool are a must-see!
  • The sight of approximately 35,000 sardines forming a whirlpool is mysteriously beautiful.
  • The live coral tank is breathtaking.

Photos

  • The dolphin performance at Japan’s largest pool

    The dolphin performance at Japan’s largest pool

  • Orca training is open to the public.

    Orca training is open to the public.

  • The whirlpool of sardines.

    The whirlpool of sardines.

  • The “Sea Turtle Migration Tank,” on the 2nd and 3rd floors of “Tropical Marine Life”

    The “Sea Turtle Migration Tank,” on the 2nd and 3rd floors of “Tropical Marine Life”

  • A beluga whale is making bubble rings with his mouth.

    A beluga whale is making bubble rings with his mouth.

  • It is one of Japan’s largest aquarium with North and South wings.

    It is one of Japan’s largest aquarium with North and South wings.

Reviews

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  • Jessica Ny

    企鵝散步很可愛,沙丁魚旋風和海豚訓練也很不錯看。

  • 盛安

    海豚丶白鯨等很多精彩的表演,非常棒的水族館。

Details

Name in Japanese
名古屋港水族館
Postal Code
455-0033
Address
1-3 Minatomachi, Minato-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi
Telephone
052-654-7080
Holiday
Mondays (or the following day when Monday is a national holiday)
Business Hours
9:30am-5:30pm (closed at 5:00pm during winter and 8:00pm during Golden Week and summer)
Admission
Adults 2,030 yen, Elementary and middle school students 1,010 yen, preschoolers (4 years old and up) 500 yen
Admission after 5:00pm (limited time) Adults 1,620 yen, Elementary and middle school students 800 yen, preschoolers (4 years old and up) 400 yen
[Joint pass for Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium, Fuji Antarctic Museum, Nagoya Port Building Observation Lounge, and Nagoya Maritime Museum] Adults 2,440 yen, Elementary and middle school students 1,210 yen
Directions
5 minutes on foot from Nagoyako Station on the Nagoya Municipal Subway Meiko Line
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (English)