Niigata City Aquarium Marinepia Nihonkai (Sea of Japan)
Marinepia Nihonkai is a full-scale aquarium that introduces exotic aquatic life forms from around the world with an emphasis on the ocean environments of Niigata and the Sea of Japan. Featured sealife includes 600 varieties and 30,000 specimens. Access from the Niigata City area is also easy. This popular aquarium was reopened in July 2013 following renovations and has become a place where visitors can enjoy an intimate experience with fish and other sea life.
More Information about Niigata City Aquarium Marinepia Nihonkai (Sea of Japan)
Street address
- 5932-445 Nishifunami-cho, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture
About NIIGATA Access
Route1
- 15 minutes by Niigata Kotsu bus from Niigata Station on the Suizokukan Line.
Route2
- 20 minutes by taxi from Niigata Station
Opening Hours
- 9:00–17:00
Closed
- December 29–January 1, first Thursday in March and the following day
Best season
- All year
Point
- Visitors can enjoy the dolphin show held daily.
Map
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