Oga Aquarium GAO
Displaying over 10000 animals from 400 different species, including polar bears, penguins, seals and sea lions, in addition to fish. A powerful display of around 2000 species of fish, such as green sea turtles, Japanese sea bream and pitted stingrays, can be seen swimming in the "Oga Grand Water Tank," which contains approx. 800t of water and recreates the sea around the Oga Peninsula.
More Information about Oga Aquarium GAO
Street address
- 93 Togashiohama Tsubogasawa, Oga City, Akita
Access
- Take the bus from Oga Station for 45 to 60 minutes.
Opening Hours
- March to October: 9:00-17:00
November to February: 9:00-16:00
*Last entry is 30 minutes before closing.
Closed
- It may be temporally closed for maintenance during winter. Please inquire in advance.
Website
- https://www.gao-aqua.jp/
Best season
- All year
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