Wakkanai Noshappu Aquarium, Public aquarium in Wakkanai, Japan
The Wakkanai Noshappu Aquarium maintains 1,300 specimens representing 120 species of marine life from northern waters of Japan.
The aquarium opened its doors on July 21, 1968, establishing itself as the northernmost aquarium in Japan.
The facility educates visitors about marine conservation through daily seal and penguin feeding demonstrations that showcase local marine behaviors.
The aquarium operates from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM between April and October, and from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM from November through March.
The aquarium specializes in breeding Itou fish, a rare species listed on the Ministry of Environment's Red List of endangered species.
Location: Wakkanai
Inception: July 21, 1968
Official opening: July 21, 1968
Website: https://city.wakkanai.hokkaido.jp/suizokukan
GPS coordinates: 45.44933,141.64492
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:39
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