Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium

Overview

The Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium is a public aquarium on the Garden Pier of Nagoya Port in Minato-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. Operated by the Nagoya Port Foundation, it boasts the largest tank capacity and total floor area of any aquarium in Japan. With Japan's largest dolphin show tank and a world-class outdoor tank, it is one of Nagoya Port's signature attractions.

Highlights

• ●Japan's largest dolphin show tank
• ●A world-class outdoor tank
• ●The largest tank capacity and floor area of any aquarium in Japan
• ●A seaside setting on Nagoya Port's Garden Pier

History

This public aquarium opened in 1992 and sits on the Garden Pier of Nagoya Port. It is a member of the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums (JAZA) and is accredited as a museum-equivalent facility under the Museum Act by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Arrive at Nagoya Port's Garden Pier and head to the aquarium
2. 2Tour the large indoor tanks and observe marine life
3. 3Watch the dolphin show
4. 4Wrap up by strolling the outdoor tank and Garden Pier area

Did you know?

💡 In fiscal 2017 it recorded 2,221,822 visitors for the year, a sign of its enduring popularity.

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