Oga Aquarium Gao, Public aquarium in Oga, Japan
The Oga Aquarium displays marine creatures from the Sea of Japan in large tanks across multiple exhibition floors, including polar bears and seals.
The facility opened on July 13, 2004, replacing the original 1967 aquarium that first introduced marine life from the Akita coastal waters.
The aquarium contributes to marine education through exhibits of local species and conducts research programs on Arctic animals in Japanese waters.
The aquarium operates from 9:00 to 16:00, with parking facilities for 630 vehicles and direct bus connections from Hadate Station.
This institution stands as the sole aquarium on the Sea of Japan coast in Tohoku region housing polar bears in naturalistic environments.
Location: Oga
Location: Akita Prefecture
Official opening: July 13, 2004
Website: https://www.gao-aqua.jp/
Website: https://gao-aqua.jp
GPS coordinates: 39.94217,139.70458
Latest update: May 12, 2025 17:17
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