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What kind of place is Otaru Aquarium?
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Situated on the Takashima Peninsula on the northwest side of the Ishikari Bay, and just north of the commercial city of Otaru,
lies Otaru Aquarium. Surrounded by the natural environment of a quasi-national park, the aquarium is on a scenic stretch of
coastline in the Shukutsu area that in times gone by prospered from the herring fishing industry.
The main aquarium building houses approximately 5,000 creatures from 250 species
of mainly fish that inhabit northern seas and rivers, as well as porpoises - which
are extremely rare in captivity - and varieties of fish that can be seen in the
Ishikari bay, such as herring, Atka mackerel, plaice, etc.
Four of the five species of seals found in Japan are on display in the Marine Animal Park, where the birth of spotted seals can be
seen every spring. A Stellar sea lion show, featuring Stellar sea lions, the largest of the sea lion family, is one of the special features of the aquarium,
which also has a corner where visitors can feed the seals. Popular dolphin and South American sea lion shows are held daily
in the Dolphin Stadium, providing amazing and fun entertainment for everyone.
The aquarium also contains a restaurant and shop with a variety of souvenirs including lovable dolphin and seal stuffed toys,
while the adjacent amusement park has 11 popular children's rides to enjoy.
The region is also home to places of historical interest and leisure facilities, such as the nearby Nishin Goten herring mansion,
hotels, cafeterias and restaurants, and the yacht harbour, providing a fun day out for all the family.
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From March 18 (Sat.) to November
26 (Sun.), 2006 |
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Mar. 18 (Sat.) - Oct. 31 (Tues.) 9am -
5 pm (admission until 4:30 pm)
Nov. 1 (Wed.) - Nov. 26 (Sun.) 9am - 4 pm (admission until 3:30 pm) |
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| Transport Guide |
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Marine Cruise Boat |
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Public service bus to Otaru Aquarium
Every 20 min. from bus stop #3 at Otaru Station Terminal |
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Economical admission ticket sets also available |
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Enquiries: Chuo Bus
Otaru Tel. 0134-25-3333
Sapporo Tel. 011-231-0500 |
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Operates from No.3 Quay of Otaru Harbour (Apr.
27 - Oct. 15)
Otaru<-->Shukutsu route services operate from 10 am. |
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Otaru Aquarium discount tickets now on sale |
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Enquiries: Otaru Kanko Shinko Kosha
Tel. (0134) 29-3131 |
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JR Hokkaido |
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Approximately 60 min. by car from Sapporo (Route 5) |
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Approx. 90 min from Chitose, approx. 30 min. from Sapporo |
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Foreign Visitors' Rail Pass Guide |
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Sapporo/Otaru Welcome Pass A ticket set complete with Sapporo Subway ticket. Available from JR Sapporo Station. |
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Hokkaido Rail Pass Non-reserved seats on specified trains to and from any station in Hokkaido; on sale at major JR Twinkle Plazas throughout Hokkaido. |
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For more details, visitthe JR Hokkaido's web site. |
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- At the Dolphin Stadium, watch a fun-filled show in which South American sea lions act out scenes from a school classroom, and dolphins perform spectacular jumps.
- At the Marine Animal Park, enjoy shows featuring loveable penguins and seals, as well as the feeding of wild seagulls and a group show featuring Stellar sea lions, the largest of the sea-lion family.
- Observe the spectacles of sea otter and walrus feeding.
- Experience many other attractions, such as feeding time for the Stellar sea lions and seals in the feeding corner, and stroking starfish and urchins in the touching pool.
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 Show times between May and September |
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Dolphin
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Marine Animal
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American sea lion and dolphin show |
Penguin/seal |
Feeding
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sea lion show |
Walrus |
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10:00 |
10:45 |
11:45 |
| 2 |
11:30 |
12:15 |
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13:00 |
13:45 |
14:45 |
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14:30 |
15:15 |
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16:00 |
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Dolphin Stadium |
Marine Animal
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American sea lion and dolphin show |
Penguin/seal |
Feeding
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sea lion show |
Walrus |
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10:30 |
11:15 |
12:10 |
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12:30 |
13:15 |
14:10 |
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14:30 |
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*16:00 |
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*No shows from November - March.
Please note that shows are liable to be changed or cancelled without notice,
due to the physical condition of the animals, etc. |
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| Copyright(C)2006 Otaru Aquarium,.CO.LTD All rights reserved. |
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