Aqua World Ibaraki Prefectural Oarai Aquarium

アクアワールド茨城県大洗水族館

Aqua World Oarai is a large aquarium in Oarai Town. It is known for its sharks, with more than 50 kinds kept here, one of the largest collections in Japan. You can also see a rare tank with several ocean sunfish. In total there are about 580 species and 68,000 sea creatures, shown in nine zones.

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Visitor information

Opening hours: Open 9:00–17:00; last entry 16:00. Hours can change by season.
Closed: No regular weekly closing day, and open over New Year. There are maintenance closure days in June and December.
Admission: Adults 2,300 yen; elementary and junior high students 1,100 yen; children 3 and over 400 yen.
Getting there: About 15 minutes by bus from Oarai Station (Kashima Rinkai Railway Oarai-Kashima Line).

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

Good to know

Free parking for 750 cars.

Tips for Muslim visitors

The aquarium cafe serves dishes made with shark meat, such as shark curry and shark nuggets; check other ingredients with staff.
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 Ibaraki and the verified places to pray nearby.