Oita Marine Palace Aquarium Umitamago
大分マリーンパレス水族館「うみたまご」
Umitamago is a modern aquarium facing Beppu Bay, between Oita City and Beppu. Its large round tank holds about 90 kinds of fish from the nearby Bungo Channel. Trainers lead shows with dolphins, walruses and fish. A dolphin pool designed like a white sand beach lets visitors watch the animals up close.
Visitor information
- Getting there
Address: 3078-22 Kanzaki, Oita City.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- The main tank is a giant 1,250-ton circular tank with about 90 kinds of local fish.
- Several shows with dolphins, walruses and fish are held, guided by trainers.
- The popular dolphin pool is designed to look like a white sand beach.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- Seeing the exhibits alone takes about 1 hour 30 minutes; watching the performances and attractions adds more time.
- You may bring your own food and eat it in some outdoor areas; carry it inside in a bag.
- 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 Oita and the verified places to pray nearby.
Prayer times in Oita
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr05:01
- Sunrise06:35
- Dhuhr11:59
- Asr14:57
- Maghrib17:19
- Isha18:43
Times are calculated for Oita City. Times may differ elsewhere in Oita.
Places to pray near Oita Marine Palace Aquarium Umitamago
Halal food near Oita Marine Palace Aquarium Umitamago
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Distances and walking times are estimates based on straight-line distance.
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Photo: 大分帰省中, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): japan.travel, umitamago.jp