Aquaworld Ibaraki Prefectural Oarai Aquarium
Oarai, Higashiibaraki District, Ibaraki
Address: 8252-3 Isohamacho, Oarai-machi, Higashiibaraki-gun, Ibaraki, Japan
Aquaworld Oarai, next to the coast in Oarai, is a large aquarium built around both broad-scale family appeal and specialist shark research. It displays about 68,000 animals from roughly 580 species across around 60 tanks. One of its defining strengths is the keeping and study of about 60 shark species, while the dedicated sunfish tank, the large 'Sea of Encounters' tank, and the dolphin and sea lion live program round out a very complete visit.
- About 60 Shark Species
- Dedicated Sunfish Tank
- Dolphin and Sea Lion Ocean Live
- About 580 Species / 68,000 Animals
- Admission
- Adult ¥2,300 / Child ¥1,100
- Hours
- 9:00–17:00 (last admission 16:00; on winter weekdays, mainly 9:00–16:00)
- Access
- About 15 minutes by Kaiyugo bus from Oarai Station / about 6 to 7 minutes by Ibaraki Kotsu Bus No. 50 from Nakaminato Station.
