Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium Summer Night Aquarium
Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium lengthens its hours to 8:00 pm from Saturday, July 20 to Sunday, September 1 during its Summer Night Aquarium. Relish the Romantic Aquarium with the awe of Night Dolphin Performances held at the North Building's Main Pool and, from 5:00 pm, the lights in the South Building are lowered as dim as they'll go for wonderous contrast between light and shadow. Plus, nearly 20% is knocked off the admission fee from 5:00 pm
The event period also offers incredible access to Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium, both Nagoya Maritime Museum and the observation room inside Nagoya Port Building, Fuji Antarctic Museum, Port House, and JETTY with all open every day from Monday, July 1 to Monday, September 30.
Night Dolphin Performance
Experience a magical night dolphin performance from the romantically lit stands as it takes place in Japan's largest pool (length of 60 meters × width of 30 meters × depth of 12 meters).
Location: Stadium on the 3rd floor of the North Building
Orca training
Colossal orcas perform powerful jumps and come up to the shallows of the pool. Observe these so-called "Kings of the Seas" up close and experience the awe that is their sheer power.
Location: Stadium on the 3rd floor of the North Building
Romantic Aquarium
The summer tornado illuminates the tank of sardines with a palette of colors, illustrating the summer sea.
Location: Large Kuroshio Tank on the 2nd floor of the South Building
Movie Theater
Feature video: Antarctica
Synopsis: The frozen world of Antarctica is the coldest, driest content on our planet. Even so, this unforgiving environment serves as home to adaptive species of animals. This documentary explores the least known of our continents—it's beautiful ice world and its cute yet strong inhabitants.
Spot Information
Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium
- This amazing aquarium's got it all! The South Building is centered around the theme of A Tour Through Antarctica, introducing the creatures and habitats of five areas along Antarctic icebreaker Fuji's expedition to the Antarctic from Japan. In the North Building, the theme is 3.5 Billion Years Back in Time: Creatures who Came Back to the Sea. Encounter bottlenose dolphins, belugas whales, and other animals who actually once lived on land!
The nearby Main Pool—the largest in Japan—offers performances for extra insight into the lives and behaviors of our sea friend from stands seating approximately 3,000 people.
Details
| Schedule | Sat, Jul 20–Sun, Sep 1, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Regular Holiday | Open every day during the event period (Jul–Sep) |
| Time | 5:00 pm–8:00 pm (admission until one hour before close) Note: • Open from 9:30 am. |
| Venue | Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium |
| Cost | Free of charge |
| Price Details | Normal admission • Adults (high school ages and above): JPY 2,030 • Elementary/junior high school ages: JPY 1,010 • Toddlers (ages four and above): JPY 500 Night admission: • Adults (high school ages and above): JPY 1,620 • Elementary/junior high school ages: JPY 800 • Toddlers (ages four and above): JPY 400 Note: • Night admission applies to admission from 5:00 pm during the Golden Week and summer vacation periods. |
| Contact | Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium |
| TEL | +81-52-654-7080 (inquiries in English accepted) |
| Access | 5-min. walk from Exit 3 of Nagoyako Station on the Meiko Subway Line. |
