Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium

名古屋港水族館

The Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium has two buildings. The South Building follows the theme "A Tour Through Antarctica", showing sea life from five areas along the route of the Antarctic icebreaker Fuji. The North Building's theme is "3.5 Billion Years Back in Time", with bottlenose dolphins, beluga whales and other animals whose ancestors once lived on land. Aichi's official tourism site lists a prayer space here.

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Visitor information

Opening hours: Usually 9:30–17:30; 9:30–20:00 in Golden Week and summer vacation; 9:30–17:00 in winter. Last entry one hour before closing.
Closed: Closed on Mondays (next day if Monday is a national holiday). Open every day in Golden Week, July–September, and spring and winter vacations.
Admission: Adults and high school students 2,030 yen; elementary and junior high 1,010 yen; children 4 and over 500 yen.
Getting there: 5-minute walk from Exit 3 of Nagoyako Station on the Meiko Subway Line.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

A prayer space is available (listed on Aichi's official Muslim information page).

Tips for Muslim visitors

Aichi Prefecture's official tourism site lists a prayer space at the aquarium.
Aquariums and zoos take a few hours to see. Plan a prayer time in your visit and check the map for quiet spaces.
Snack stands may sell sausages and other pork products. Check the ingredients or bring your own snacks where allowed.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Aichi and the verified places to pray nearby.