[2025 Joetsu Attraction] Travel Guide for Jōetsu Aquarium Umigatari (Updated Oct)

On my first trip to Niigata, I went to Itoigawa and Joetsu Nira 🙌 #NiigataTrip #Itoigawa #Joetsu #HokurikuTrip #JoetsuCityAquariumMuseumUmiGataRai #TakanamiPond #niigata #니가타여행

The day after the Nagaoka fireworks festival, I had about an hour to spare before returning my rental car, so I decided to stop by! At first, I thought it would be a small aquarium, but there was a lot more to see than I expected! It was amazing to be able to watch the dolphin feeding and training right in front of me! 🐬✨ I was also surprised by the number of penguins, more than I expected! They were so cute, waddling around together. There were also jellyfish of all sizes, and I was mesmerized for a while by their soft, floating movements in the tank. Every creature was so soothing, and time flew by. Since it was right around the time of the Paris Olympics, there were exhibits of fish in the colors of the French flag and goldfish inspired by the Japanese flag, which made me smile. 😊 What started as a quick detour turned out to be a memorable and wonderful experience.

#5月好去处2025 The Joetsu Aquarium is located in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture. The entire aquarium faces the Sea of ​​Japan. It is a modern aquarium that opened in 2018. The biggest feature is the fusion of marine displays and regional characteristics (Sado coastal waters, Myoko Mountain area), and it has Japan's largest "Mazeran Penguin Exhibition Area" and a white whale tank overlooking the sea. It takes about 15 minutes to walk from JR "Naoetsu Station" to the aquarium. It was snowing that day and I walked there. Because of the snow, some places outdoors were closed. I like the color of the entire aquarium very much. I recommend everyone to come. 🕰️Business hours: 10:00-17:00 (final admission 16:30) will open earlier during peak season 💰Per capita consumption: Adults (high school and above) ¥1,800 #Joetsu City Aquarium Museum

A place to talk to the sea. A quiet impression you will encounter at Umi-gatari 🐬 The Joetsu City Aquarium Umi-gatari, located on the seaside of Joetsu City, is an open-air aquarium that is one with the Sea of ​​Japan. There are plenty of attractions, such as the largest number of Magellanic penguins in Japan and a stadium where you can enjoy dolphin jumping 🐧 In particular, the underwater tunnel called the Umi-gatari Tube offers a fantastic experience of walking in the sea 🌊 The museum is spacious, and there is a space where you can quietly face the creatures. I visited on a solo trip, and the penguins' movements and the dolphins' performance soothed my heart. It is also perfect for a relaxing time with your partner. Free parking and access from a station within walking distance make it a great place for an "absolutely free trip". Please experience a trip to touch the stories of the sea and creatures at this place. [Access] 📍About 15 minutes walk from JR Shinetsu Main Line/Echigo Tokimeki Railway "Naoetsu Station" 📍Car: About 15 minutes from "Joetsu IC" on the Hokuriku Expressway 📍Address: 2-15-15 Gochi, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture 🕒Opening hours: 10:00-17:00 (varies depending on the season) 🎫Admission fee: 1,800 yen for adults/900 yen for elementary and junior high school students/free for infants 🚗Parking: Free (about 580 spaces) Domestic travel #Couple travel #Solo travel #Absolutely free travel #Umi-gatari #Joetsu City Aquarium Museum #Niigata sightseeing #Penguins #Dolphin show

Joetsu City Aquarium Umigatari in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture This is an aquarium where you can enjoy dolphin performances, and there are also a wide variety of fish such as penguins and beluga whales. The dolphin show here is especially recommended🐬 If you go in the evening, the sunset, the sea, and the dolphins match perfectly and it's very beautiful✨️ If you go to Joetsu City, please be sure to visit✨️ #0 yen travel autumn 📍Address: 2-15-15 Gochi, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture 942-0081 🕰️Business hours: 10:00-17:00 💰Price per person: 1800 yen