Niigata City Aquarium Marinepia Nihonkai (Sea of Japan)

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An aquarium standing along the coast in Nishifunami Town, Chuo Ward, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture. The Niigata City Aquarium reopened after major renovations in 2013. The aquarium keeps and displays some 20 thousand sea creatures spanning around 500 species. Some of the aquarium’s many highlights include a giant aquarium exhibit modeled after the natural environment of the Sea of Japan, a “marine tunnel” which will make you feel like you’re walking around on the bottom of the ocean, and exhibits introducing the creatures that live in the Shinano River. The aquarium also has popular exhibits presenting waterfront animals such as beavers, river otters, seals, sea otters, and penguins. Exciting dolphin shows are held daily.

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Niigata City Aquarium Marinepia Nihonkai (Sea of Japan)

Address: Nigata Pref. Nigatashi Chuou-ku Nishifunamichou 5932-445 Map
Area: Niigata / Aga Area
Phone: 0252227500
Hours: 9:00-17:00(Last entry16:30)
Closed: New Year's holiday, Mar.'s 1stThursday, Friday
Fees: [Admission fee] [Adults (High school students and above)] 1,500yen[Children (Small/Junior high school students)] 600yen[Toddlers (from 4 years old)] 200yen[Infants (up to 3 years old)]Free
Parking Lot: Available(750spaces)
Credit Card: Available (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club, J-Debit)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(Niigata city Wi-Fi)
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes (Umbrellas are available for rent for outdoor exhibitions)
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Available (not allowed inside the facility, can be kept (caged or moored))

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Fun several-hour visit

Reviewed : 2020.01.08

The Niigata City Aquarium was a nice surprise excursion. Very modern and the exhibits were professionally done and educational. Dont expect the caliber of the Monterey Bay Aquarium, San Diegos Sea...
Probably top attraction in Niigata

Reviewed : 2019.10.16

It’s located right on the coast in a wooded area about 20 mins walk from centre. It’s great for children with a short but good dolphin display. Lots of sea life. There is a subsea walkway with fish...
Definitely a must-visit for fans of marine life

Reviewed : 2019.01.25

I spent a good four hours exploring the exhibits all around the aquarium, and was enthralled by the dedication that the team at the aquarium put into designing these. Aquariums are a really good way...