Aquarium ・ Hokkaido · JAZA member

Noboribetsu Marine Park NIXE登別マリンパークニクス

An aquarium with one of the largest collections in Hokkaido, exhibiting about 400 species and 20,000 marine creatures. Its castle-shaped building, "Nixe Castle," is a distinctive feature, and its theme is Nordic romance and ocean fantasy.

Hours
Regular 09:00–17:00（exceptions apply）
Access
About a 5-minute walk from JR Noboribetsu Station.

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Exterior of Noboribetsu Marine Park NIXE
Photo: Ray Swi-hymn from Sijhih-Taipei, Taiwan / CC BY-SA 2.0 / Source / cropped

Basic Information

TypeAquarium
LocationHokkaido
JAZA MembershipJAZA member
OpenedUnconfirmed
Official / Social

Highlights

  1. Dolphin performance

    Dolphin shows are held several times a day. Source

  2. Seal mealtime

    Watch the seals being fed. Source

  3. Penguin parade

    A regularly held parade in which penguins walk through the park. Source

  4. Land animal hall

    An exhibit area centered on amphibians. Source

  5. Drawing aquarium "Kokoumi"

    A participatory exhibit where the pictures you draw swim on screen as living creatures. Source

Access

About a 5-minute walk from JR Noboribetsu Station. Address: 1-22 Noboribetsu Higashimachi, Noboribetsu, Hokkaido. Source

Hours and Admission

Hours9:00–17:00 (ticket sales until 16:30). Open every day of the year (closed April 13–17, 2026). Source
AdmissionAdults (junior high and older) ¥3,200; children (age 4 through elementary school) ¥1,600; age 3 and under free. Discounts for groups (10 or more) and holders of a welfare certificate. Parking: ¥500 for standard cars, ¥1,500 for buses. Source

Hours and admission may change.Check the Official Site for the latest information.

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Amenities and accessibility

  • Food and drinkAvailable
  • ShopAvailable
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FAQ

Is there anywhere to charge my phone?
There is a Wi-Fi area inside, but no charging service. The shop does not sell portable batteries either. Source
Can I bring food and drinks?
Yes, but please refrain from bringing them into the exhibit buildings and restaurants. You can eat and drink in areas such as Nixe Square and the children's plaza. Source
Can I leave and come back in?
Yes. If you complete the procedure at the entrance information desk when leaving, you can re-enter as many times as you like on the day the ticket was issued. Source
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What should I do if I lose something?
On the day, contact the entrance information desk; on other days, the General Affairs Section of the General Affairs Department handles inquiries. Source
Can I use only the restaurant, shops, or Nixe Land?
No. All facilities inside the park can be used only after paying admission. Source

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Operating facilities near Noboribetsu Marine Park NIXE
Facility Adult admission Hours Visit time Parking Named residents
Noboribetsu BearPark ¥3,200 09:00–17:00 — — —
Muroran Aquarium ¥400 — — — —

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