Oga Aquarium GAO
Oga, Akita
Address: Toga Shiohama, Oga, Akita, Japan
Oga Aquarium GAO stands on the Japan Sea coast of the Oga Peninsula in Akita and is defined as much by location as by its animals. The facility presents around 400 species and 10,000 animals, with regional highlights such as the large Oga Sea tank and the Hatahata Museum dedicated to Akita's prefectural fish. Its polar bear remains the best-known crowd-puller, while seals, penguins, and strong Japan Sea exhibits make the visit feel firmly rooted in place rather than generic.
- Oga Sea Main Tank
- Polar Bear
- Hatahata Museum
- Spectacular Japan Sea Location
- Admission
- Adult ¥1,300 / Child ¥500
- Hours
- Varies by season (April–October and March: 9:00–17:00, November–February: 9:00–16:00; last admission 1 hour before closing, with some extended opening days)
- Access
- About 45 to 60 minutes by the Namahage Shuttle shared taxi from JR Oga Station, or about 30 minutes by taxi / about 35 minutes by car from Showa Oga Peninsula IC.
