Aqua World-Ibaraki Prefectural Oarai Aquarium

4.5

This aquarium is located along the coast of Oarai Town, Higashiibaraki County, Ibaraki Prefecture, and is among the largest in the country. Sea mammals and oceanic/freshwater fish from around the world and Oarai Sea are kept here. Exhibits are divided into nine zones, like “The Encounter Sea” and “Seas of the World.” You can watch a variety of living creatures, like popular penguins and sunfish, or see the impressive shark tank. The dolphin and sea lion shows are particularly lively and popular.

Spot details

Aqua World-Ibaraki Prefectural Oarai Aquarium

Address: Ibaraki Pref. Higashibarakigunoaraimachi Isohamachou 8252-3 Map
Area: Oarai / Hitachi / Nakaminato Area
Phone: 0292675151
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (Last entry16:00)
*Subject to change depending on the season
Fees: [Admission fee]
[Adult]2,300yen
[Elementary/Junior high school students]1,100yen
[Toddlers (over 3 years old)]400yen
[Under 3]Free
Parking Lot: Available(About750spaces)
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available (Outdoor smoking area available)
Wi-Fi: Available(IBARAKI-FREE-Wi-Fi)
Note: *Tel will have voice guidance
Average budget: [Lunch] 3,001-5,000yen
[Dinner] 3,001-5,000yen
Remarks:Estimated per adult
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Kids having fun here!

Reviewed : 2019.10.26

We spend 4hours here,after landing from Narita airport straight away drive through Oarai and managed to see the Dolphins shows at 12pm,nice late lunch after hanging around the aquarium with...
Wonderful aquarium with a lot of aqua species

Reviewed : 2019.06.15

This was the 1st day trip of my Japan Tour which made my 1st impression awesome. This is such a big aquarium, huge tank made as natural habitat with enough space for each and every species. We spent...
A different aquarium

Reviewed : 2018.09.20

Definitely not the best one I’ve been to, but a truly unique one. Many from japan’s Local seas. Spent around 3 hours there. Had a great time with my parents.