The aquarium keeps about 40,000 living creatures of 500 species, focusing on fish that live and migrate in the coastal waters of the Noto peninsula, including whale sharks. There are a variety of events such as dolphin and seal shows, feeding of sea otters, the penguin walk, and the sea bream performance with sound and illuminations. This is a participation-style aquarium where you can experience feeding and watching fish up-close.
* Please ask the staff for pamphlets in English, Chinese or Korean. These pamphlets are available at ticket window.
* However, all the information inside the aquarium is in Japanese only and we do not have any foreign language-speaking staff. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
| 20th March ~ 30th November | 09:00 am ~ 05:00 pm |
| 1st December ~ 19th March | 09:00 am ~ 04:30 pm |
* Last entry 30 minutes before closing time.
| Adults (High school students and above) | 1,890 Yen | ||
| Children (Elementary and junior high school students, children above the age of 3) | 510 Yen | ||
| Group | 20 persons or more | Adults | 1,690 Yen |
| Children | 460 Yen | ||
| 100 persons or more | Adults | 1,500 Yen | |
| Children | 410 Yen | ||
* Free for children aged 2 or below.
Noto Sea Galleria
In the “Noto Sea Galleria” there is a giant acrylic tank allowing viewing of the entire area, and observation domes where you can observe fish closely. In addition, projection mapping (the first on the west coast of Japan), is displayed continuously, making you feel as if you are walking under the sea.
Whale Shark Zone: Blue World
Visitors can enjoy watching the large sized fish species such as a whale shark, swimming majestically in the largest water tank along the Sea of Japan.
Dolphins' Paradise
As you watch dolphins and penguins swim freely over the top of your head in one of the largest underwater tunnels in Japan, you will get a feel as if you were taking a stroll under the sea.
Dolphins and Sea Lion Show
Enjoy this dynamic show up close and personal as dolphins put up a great show with their jumps and big splashes. Do not miss our aquarium's most popular Dolphins and Sea Lion Show!
Get up close and personal: Interactive Tank
Visitors can observe and actually touch and feel a variety of sea creatures in this water tank.
The Sea Bream's Fantasia of Light and Sound
Observe the school of fish, as they swim left and right to the tune of beautiful piano melody. You can enjoy a fantasy-like world created by light effects.
The World of Jelly Fish
You will feel a sense of tranquility as you watch a variety of jelly fish species swim along in the water tank, under a magical atmosphere created by special light effects.
| Dolphins and Sea Lion Show |
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Weekdays (Mon ~ Fri) 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:30 Sat, Sun and national holidays 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 16:00 [Dec1 ~ Mar 19] Weekdays (Mon ~ Fri) 10:30 / 13:00 / 15:00 Sat, Sun and national holidays 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 16:00 |
| Penguin walk |
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Weekdays (Mon ~ Fri) 11:00 / 13:00 Sat, Sun and national holidays 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:30 [Dec1 ~ Mar 19] Weekdays (Mon ~ Fri) 12:30 / 14:30 Sat, Sun and national holidays 11:00 / 13:40 * This activity may get cancelled depending upon penguins' health. |
| Seal feeding time |
| Weekdays (Mon ~ Fri) 10:50 / 14:20 Sat, Sun and national holidays 10:50 / 14:10 [Dec1 ~ Mar 19] Weekdays (Mon ~ Fri) 11:10 / 14:10 Sat, Sun and national holidays 11:10 / 14:20 |
| Sea otter feeding time |
| Weekdays (Mon ~ Fri) 12:00 / 15:00 Sat, Sun and national holidays 12:00 / 15:15 [Dec1 ~ Mar 19] Weekdays (Mon ~ Fri) 12:00 / 15:30 Sat, Sun and national holidays 12:00 / 15:00 |
| River otter snack time |
| Weekdays (Mon ~ Fri) 11:50 / 14:00 Sat, Sun and national holidays 11:50 / 14:50 [Dec1 ~ Mar 19] Weekdays (Mon ~ Fri) 12:10 / 14:45 Sat, Sun and national holidays 12:10 / 14:45 |
| Play with the seals |
| Weekdays (Mon ~ Fri) 10:30 / 13:50 Sat, Sun and national holidays 10:30 / 13:50 [Dec1 ~ Mar 19] Weekdays (Mon ~ Fri) 10:50 / 13:50 Sat, Sun and national holidays 10:50 / 13:50 |
| Sea bream performance with sound and illuminations |
| Weekdays (Mon ~ Fri) 10:30 / 14:40 Sat, Sun and national holidays 10:30 / 15:00 [Dec1 ~ Mar 19] Weekdays (Mon ~ Fri) 11:30 / 13:30 Sat, Sun and national holidays 10:30 / 14:00 |
| Sardines' big waves |
| Weekdays (Mon ~ Fri) 10:40 / 14:50 Sat, Sun and national holidays 10:40 / 15:10 [Dec1 ~ Mar 19] Weekdays (Mon ~ Fri) 11:40 / 13:40 Sat, Sun and national holidays 10:40 / 14:10 |
| Play with a dolphin in the pool [Limited period] Sep 1 ~ Jun 14 |
| Weekdays (Mon ~ Fri) 10:30 / 12:00 / 14:30 Sat, Sun and national holidays 10:30 / 12:00 / 13:30 / 15:00 [Dec1 ~ Mar 19] Weekdays (Mon ~ Fri) 11:00 / 14:00 Sat, Sun and national holidays 10:30 / 12:00 / 13:30 |
| Play with a dolphin at the beach [Limited period] Jul 15 ~ Aug 31 |
| Weekdays (Mon ~ Fri) 10:45 / 14:30 Sat, Sun and national holidays and Obon holidays 10:45 / 13:45 / 15:15 |
By Train to Wakura Onsen
| From Tokyo | Approx. 3 and half hours |
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| From Osaka | Approx. 4 hours |
| From Nagoya | Approx. 4 hours |
| From Fukui | Approx. 2 hours |
| From Toyama | Approx. 1 and half hours |
| From Kanazawa | Approx. 1 hour |
It is approximately a 30 minute bus ride to Notojima Aquarium from Wakura Onsen station.
By Car
| From Tokyo | Approx. 7 and half hours |
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| From Osaka | Approx. 5 and half hours |
| From Nagoya | Approx. 4 hours |
| From Fukui | Approx. 2 and half hours |
| From Toyama | Approx. 1 and half hours |
| From Kanazawa | Approx. 1 and half hours |
| From Noto Airport | Approx. 1 hour |
Opening Hours
20th March - 30th November
09:00am ~ 05:00pm
1st December - 19th March
09:00am ~ 04:30pm
Inquiry
15-40 Notojimamagarimachi, Nanao-shi, Ishikawa
926-0216 JAPAN
TEL : 81-(0)767-84-1271
FAX : 81-(0)767-84-1273
NOTOJIMA AQUARIUM
15-40 Notojimamagarimachi, Nanao-shi, Ishikawa 926-0216 JAPAN
TEL : 81-(0)767-84-1271 FAX : 81-(0)767-84-1273 Contact Us
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