Joetsu Aquarium Umigatari will hold a special three-day event from January 10 (Sat) to January 12 (Mon/Holiday), 2026, featuring an educational presentation titled "Seal Story" to coincide with the Japanese tradition of Kagami-biraki (mirror-opening).
In celebration of Kagami-biraki, a traditional Japanese ceremony held to pray for a year of good health and prosperity, the aquarium will present a special talk about the health management of spotted seals.
During the event, visitors can learn about husbandry training essential for health monitoring and observe the seals' adorable behaviors that stem from this training—a perfect way to kick off the new year!
Through 2026, the aquarium continues to provide "new discoveries and stories" through many fascinating aspects of marine life that evoke reactions like "Wow!", "I see!", "How cute!", and "Amazing!"
Period: January 10 (Sat) to January 12 (Mon/Holiday), 2026
Time: 1:00 PM to 1:05 PM (approximately 5 minutes)
Location: 2nd Floor, Friend Pool
Opening Hours
Closure Notice
The aquarium will be closed on January 14 (Wed), 15 (Thu), February 4 (Wed), and 5 (Thu), 2026 for equipment maintenance.
Admission Fees
※ Visitors presenting a physical disability certificate, rehabilitation certificate, or mental health and welfare certificate (all levels) receive a 50% discount on individual admission rates.
(For one eligible person, one caregiver also receives a 50% discount on individual admission rates)
The Mirairo ID digital disability certificate app is also accepted.
※ When creating an annual passport, a photo of the passport holder will be taken, so the person who will own the passport must visit in person.
※ No identification documents are required when purchasing an annual passport.
※ No documents are required to verify age when purchasing admission tickets.
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