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Oga Aquarium GAO

Everyone’s favorite, Gota the polar bear is waiting for you!

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Along the west coast of Oga Peninsula, there is an aquarium where you can meet fish in the sea of Oga and other popular ocean creatures.

Upon entering, the first thing you see is the Giant Sea of Oga Aquarium, which depicts the sea of Oga with 2000 individuals of fish in 40 species. The aquarium is in a tunnel shape and you will feel as if you are walking at the bottom of the ocean as you look up at the fish. The most popular are lively and cute polar bears, Gota and his daughter, Yuki. You can watch adorable seals and sea lions at Hireashi’s Kan and move over to the penguin section. Akita’s prefecture fish, Hatahata, is the theme at Hatahata Museum. Learn about their habitat and food culture.

After a visit to the aquarium, take a break at the restaurant Furutto with the view of the Japan Sea and relish your experience with the creatures.

Highlights

  • Lively and cute polar bears, Gota and his daughter, Yuki are the most popular.
  • 2000 individuals of fish in 40 species swim in the “Giant See of Oga Aquarium”.
  • Polar bear, spotted seal, and Akita’s prefecture fish, Hatahata, are among nearly 10,000 creatures in 400 species you can see there.
  • The perfect location, right by the Sea of Japan.
  • At Hireashi’s Kan, watch seals and sea lions up close.

Photos

  • Replica of the sea of Oga, “Giant See of Oga Aquarium” 

    Replica of the sea of Oga, “Giant See of Oga Aquarium” 

  • Gota, the polar bear

    Gota, the polar bear

  • Meet the spotted seal, Komachi, at the Hireashi’s Kan

    Meet the spotted seal, Komachi, at the Hireashi’s Kan

  • Akita’s prefecture fish, Hatahata

    Akita’s prefecture fish, Hatahata

  • The perfect location, right by the Sea of Japan

    The perfect location, right by the Sea of Japan

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Details

Name in Japanese
男鹿水族館GAO
Postal Code
010-0673
Address
Togashiohama, Oga City, Akita
Telephone
0185-32-2221
Closed
Irregular holidays *Check the official website for more details.
Business hours
9:00am-5:00pm *Depends on the season.
*Admission ends one hour before closing time.
Admission
Adult 1,300 yen, Elementary or middle schooler 500 yen, Toddler Free
Directions
From JR Oga Station, ride the shuttle bus Namahage Shuttle for 45-60 min.
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)