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Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium
Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium · 名古屋港水族館
See belugas and dolphins swimming at the aquarium. Watch from north-building underwater windows, then explore dolphin shows and south/north exhibits.
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Visitor information
Admission
Individual aquarium-only admission: adults/high school ¥2,030; elementary/junior high ¥1,010; preschool ages 4+ ¥500. Nearby-facility combined tickets and night tickets are separate.
Opening hours
Generally 09:30–17:30. Golden Week and summer break in late July–August: 09:30–20:00. Winter, December–mid-March: 09:30–17:00. Last entry is one hour before closing; check precise dated hours on the official calendar.
What to see at Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium
Underwater viewing windows
Watch swimming belugas and dolphins through north-building underwater windows. Dolphin shows use its third-floor stadium; allow visits to both viewing spaces.
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How to get to Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium
Take the Meiko Line to Nagoyako, then walk roughly five minutes from exit 3. From JR/Meitetsu, transfer at Kanayama to Nagoyako-bound Meiko. From Higashiyama, check connections at Sakae.
Visiting tips
Choose shows first, then explore exhibits
Show places/times differ and may overlap. Choose priorities, then fit south/north exhibits between them. Weather or animal conditions may change/cancel programs; check that day’s guidance.
Monday closures and school-break exceptions
Closed Mondays, or the next day for public holidays. Opens Mondays during Golden Week, July–September, New Year and spring school break. Check dated calendars for maintenance/temporary closures.
Tickets for Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium
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Questions about Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium
Can I see dolphin shows at any time?
Shows run at scheduled times in the north building’s third-floor stadium. Check the program for your visit date to see when each show starts. Weather or animal conditions may change or cancel shows.
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