Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium

Sendai, Miyagi

Address: 4-6 Nakano, Miyagino-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan

Opened in 2015, Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium is one of Sendai's signature aquarium destinations, built around a large Sanriku-themed tank and a broad mix of Japanese and international marine life. Its best-known highlight is the premium show 'Sparkling of Life,' where around 25,000 Japanese sardines become the stars of the main 'Sparkling Sea of Life' tank. The Umino-Mori Stadium also hosts one of the largest animal performances in Tohoku, featuring dolphins, sea lions, and birds. With the Penguin Life beach area and exhibits themed around the seas of Tohoku, it works well for both family trips and broader sightseeing.

• Sparkling of Life (about 25,000 sardines)
• Umino-Mori Stadium (one of Tohoku's largest performances)
• Umino-Mori Beach - PENGUIN LIFE -
• Japan's Seas - Tohoku's Seas

Admission

Adult ¥2,400 / Child ¥1,200

Hours

Varies by season (Nov 4–Mar 19: 10:00–17:00, Mar 20–Jul 17: 9:00–17:30, some Golden Week days until 18:30; last admission 30 minutes before closing)

Access

About 18 minutes by the JR Senseki Line from Sendai Station to Nakanosakae Station, then about 15 minutes on foot, or take the Miyako Bus Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium Line.