https://nz.trip.com/moments/detail/oarai-60648-133075672
taniさんJapan
vipIconInfluencer
levelIconTravel Guru

🐬【Aqua World Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium】Enjoy the ocean and the excitement of the "New World" all day long! ✨

🐬 [Aqua World Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium] Enjoy the ocean and the excitement of the "New World" all day long! ✨ A large aquarium with an open location in front of the Pacific Ocean and an experiential exhibit where you can interact with living creatures is very popular. This large aquarium is perfect for families, couples, and solo travelers alike, as it offers a soothing and exciting underwater world. ⸻ 🌊 Attractions and highlights of the facility • No. 1 shark breeding in Japan! With 50 to 60 species, the exhibit is on a scale of ◎   • Japan's largest sunfish tank has a unique, soothing shape • The **Encounter Sea Zone (large tank)** has a water volume of 1,300 tons and 80 species, with about 20,000 fish! The highlight is the schools of sardines and sea turtles swimming.  • There are also a variety of displays of mysterious deep sea areas and coral reefs, such as the jellyfish tank "Jellyfish 365"  • The ocean live performance of dolphins and sea lions is full of performances such as high jumps and beach ball kicks  • You can also enjoy the fantastic underwater world at night at the **nighttime event "NIGHT AQUAWORLD"  ⸻ 🚉Access & Basic Information • About 10 minutes by bus from JR Oarai Station. 15 minutes by car from Mito-Oarai IC • Free parking for 750 cars • Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:00) / irregular closing days and maintenance periods  • Admission fee: 2,300 yen for adults, discounts for children and seniors / online advance tickets are also convenient  ⸻ 🌤 Recommended seasons and ways to enjoy • All-weather, year-round, so you can wander around comfortably without worrying about the weather • A hidden gem that's easy to get into on rainy days. Recommended for the fantastic exhibits, such as the jellyfish zone! • There are fewer people in the early morning or late afternoon. You can enjoy the view at your leisure. ⸻ 👣Travel Tips • There are many experience programs, such as "shark watching" (feeding) and underwater camera commentary events.  • There are also plenty of areas for children to enjoy, such as touching creatures in the touching pool and a kids' square.  • There are seafood restaurants and Oarai Isosaki Shrine in the surrounding area, so you can plan a full day of touring. ⸻ Aqua World Oarai is an experience-based aquarium with the theme of "see, touch, and participate." It is a sea paradise that will satisfy any travel style, whether it's a family trip, a date, or a relaxing walk by yourself. 🐟 #IbarakiTourism #IbarakiTrip #OaraiAquarium #AquaWorld #FamilyTrip #CoupleTrip #SoloTrip #AbsolutelyFreeTrip #Experience-BasedAquarium #IWantToConnectWithAquariumLovers
View original text
󰴉In your selected region or language, selecting this Trip Moment's hashtags won't redirect you to the hashtag page
*This content is provided by our partner and translated by AI
Posted: Jun 17, 2025
Submit
0
Mentioned in this post
Attraction

Aqua World Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium

4.9/514 reviews
Oarai
No. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Higashiibaraki District
Immediate access | Book now for today
NZD 26.36
Details
Show more
Related Trip Moments
Aqua World Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium

Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium 🪼

旅行女子YUKA
Aqua World Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium

[Oarai, Ibaraki] Underwater exploration at the aquarium with the largest number of shark species in Japan 🦈

Chisato / ママトラベラー
Aqua World Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium

[Ibaraki/Oarai] A soothing jellyfish tank at the aquarium next to the sea

maya trip
Aqua World Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium

[Ibaraki] Limited time only ✼SUMMER AQUAWORLD2025

chimコスパ旅
Aqua World Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium

~Ibaraki Prefecture~ An aquarium where you can see project mapping and mysterious jellyfish!

りな 和の旅巡り
Aqua World Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium

【Ibaraki】Japan's No.1 Shark Aquarium!

旅するめぐも
Aqua World Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium

[Ibaraki/Oarai] The largest number of shark species in Japan! *Aqua World Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium*

Liz trip
Aqua World Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium

[Ibaraki Prefecture] Aqua World Oarai Aquarium

旅を楽しみTIME
Aqua World Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium

🤡Aqua World Oarai Aquarium วิวมหาสมุทรที่งดงาม

Indy Trip
Aqua World Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium

Oarai Aqua World

ヒデくん
poi-tag-icon
Oarai

【Ibaraki・Hitachi City Hitachi Station】Start your journey at the 'Station with a View of the Sea'

taniさん
Old Ibaraki Prefectural Office

🏛 [Ibaraki, Mito] Former Ibaraki Prefectural Office (Sannomaru Building) | Experience the profound beauty of Showa modern architecture

taniさん