Otaru Aquarium
Otaru, Hokkaido
Address: 3-303 Shukutsu, Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan
Located in Otaru, Hokkaido, Otaru Aquarium is one of the city's most scenic sightseeing stops, pairing a dramatic seaside setting with up-close encounters with marine mammals. The outdoor Marine Animal Park brings visitors face to face with Steller sea lions, seals, penguins, and more, while the main building displays around 250 species and 5,000 animals. Its ocean-facing setting is one of the aquarium's defining features, and with both a regular season and a winter season, it fits neatly into travel plans year-round.
- Marine Animal Park
- Steller Sea Lion Show
- Penguin Underwater Tunnel
- Scenic Shukutsu Coastline
- Admission
- Adult ¥1,800 / Child ¥700
- Hours
- Regular season 9:00–17:00 (Oct 16–Nov 23: 9:00–16:00) / Winter season 10:00–16:00 (last admission 30 minutes before closing)
- Access
- Take the Hokkaido Chuo Bus bound for 'Suizokukan' from platform 3 at the Otaru Station Bus Terminal.
