Is there an annual pass?

Yes: ¥1,000 for adults and ¥300 for elementary and junior high students. It lets you visit as often as you like at less than the regular admission.

Are there discounts for disability certificates or the Silver Card?

Holders of a disability certificate get half-price admission, and holders of a Silver Card issued by the City of Wakkanai are admitted free.

Is there a nursing room?

There is a baby room on the first floor of the adjacent Wakkanai Youth Science Museum.

Can I feed the seals?

During the summer season (April–October), you can buy a can of feed for ¥200 at the seal pond and feed them; feeding ends at 15:30.

When can I watch the penguins being fed?

During the summer season, feeding takes place at the penguin pond twice a day, at 10:30 and 14:30.

How do I get to the aquarium from the nearest station?

From JR Wakkanai Station, take the bus bound for "Noshappu" for about 15 minutes, then walk about 5 minutes. By car or taxi, about 10 minutes from Wakkanai Station.

How many animals are there?

About 120 species and 1,300 animals, mainly fish tied to the local seas and rivers, such as Okhotsk atka mackerel, wolffish, and Sakhalin taimen.

How much is admission?

General, high school, and university students ¥500; elementary and junior high students ¥100 (a combined ticket with the Wakkanai Youth Science Museum).

What are the hours and closed days?

Summer (April 29–October 31): 9:00–17:00. Winter (November 1–March 31): 10:00–16:00. Closed April 1–28 and December 1–January 31.

Can I get there by bus from JR Wakkanai Station?

Take the Soya Bus bound for "Noshappu," get off at "Noshappu," and walk 5 minutes. The ride takes about 15 minutes.

How do I get there by car?

About 10 minutes from JR Wakkanai Station toward Cape Noshappu.

Aquarium ・ Hokkaido

WAKKANAI NOSHAPPU AQUARIUM稚内市立ノシャップ寒流水族館

Japan's northernmost aquarium, opened in 1968. It exhibits about 120 species of northern fish.

Access: 2-2-17 Noshappu, Wakkanai, Hokkaido.
Opened: 1968 (month/day unconfirmed) · about 58 years of history

Updated: 2026-09-09 ／ Source: www.city.wakkanai.hokkaido.jp www.city.wakkanai.hokkaido.jp www.city.wakkanai.hokkaido.jp

Exterior of WAKKANAI NOSHAPPU AQUARIUM — Photo: 100yen 05:57, 6 October 2007 (UTC) / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Source / cropped

Basic Information

WAKKANAI NOSHAPPU AQUARIUM basic information
Type	Aquarium
Location	Hokkaido
JAZA Membership	Non-member
Opened	1968
Official / Social	Official SiteFacebook Source

Highlights

Seal and penguin show
A show featuring spotted seals and penguins. Source
Seal feeding experience
Visitors can feed the seals. Source
Circulating tank
A circulating exhibit of fish that thrive in the cold northern seas. Source

Access

2-2-17 Noshappu, Wakkanai, Hokkaido. Source

Hours and Admission

Hours and admission for WAKKANAI NOSHAPPU AQUARIUM
Hours	Summer season (April 29–October 31): 9:00–17:00 (entry until 16:40). Winter season (November 1–March 31): 10:00–16:00 (entry until 15:40). Closed for maintenance April 1–28 and December 1–January 31. Source
Admission	General, high school, and university students ¥500; elementary and junior high students ¥100. Group discounts (20 or more) and an annual pass (general ¥1,000) are available. Half price with a disability certificate. The combined admission covers the aquarium, science museum, and planetarium. Source

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Is there an annual pass?: Yes: ¥1,000 for adults and ¥300 for elementary and junior high students. It lets you visit as often as you like at less than the regular admission. Source
Are there discounts for disability certificates or the Silver Card?: Holders of a disability certificate get half-price admission, and holders of a Silver Card issued by the City of Wakkanai are admitted free. Source
Is there a nursing room?: There is a baby room on the first floor of the adjacent Wakkanai Youth Science Museum. Source

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Can I feed the seals?: During the summer season (April–October), you can buy a can of feed for ¥200 at the seal pond and feed them; feeding ends at 15:30. Source
When can I watch the penguins being fed?: During the summer season, feeding takes place at the penguin pond twice a day, at 10:30 and 14:30. Source
How do I get to the aquarium from the nearest station?: From JR Wakkanai Station, take the bus bound for "Noshappu" for about 15 minutes, then walk about 5 minutes. By car or taxi, about 10 minutes from Wakkanai Station. Source
How many animals are there?: About 120 species and 1,300 animals, mainly fish tied to the local seas and rivers, such as Okhotsk atka mackerel, wolffish, and Sakhalin taimen. Source
How much is admission?: General, high school, and university students ¥500; elementary and junior high students ¥100 (a combined ticket with the Wakkanai Youth Science Museum). Source
What are the hours and closed days?: Summer (April 29–October 31): 9:00–17:00. Winter (November 1–March 31): 10:00–16:00. Closed April 1–28 and December 1–January 31. Source
Can I get there by bus from JR Wakkanai Station?: Take the Soya Bus bound for "Noshappu," get off at "Noshappu," and walk 5 minutes. The ride takes about 15 minutes. Source
How do I get there by car?: About 10 minutes from JR Wakkanai Station toward Cape Noshappu. Source

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Last verified: 2026-07-07 ／ Source: www.city.wakkanai.hokkaido.jp