Oga Aquarium Gao

Overview

Oga Aquarium Gao, officially the Akita Prefectural Oga Aquarium, is a public aquarium located along the Oga Peninsula coast in Oga, Akita Prefecture. It opened on July 13, 2004.

Highlights

• ●A prefectural aquarium situated along the coast of the Oga Peninsula
• ●Commonly known by its nickname, Oga Aquarium Gao
• ●Managed and operated by the public-private company Oga Aquarium Co., Ltd. under Japan's designated administrator system
• ●A relatively new facility, having opened on July 13, 2004

History

The Akita Prefectural Oga Aquarium opened on July 13, 2004, on the Oga Peninsula coast at Toga Shiohama. Since opening, it has been managed and operated under the designated administrator system by the public-private company Oga Aquarium Co., Ltd.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Head to the Akita Prefectural Oga Aquarium at Toga Shiohama on the Oga Peninsula
2. 2Tour the exhibits inside the aquarium
3. 3Enjoy the facility while learning about the origin of its nickname, Gao
4. 4Take a walk along the coastal scenery of the Oga Peninsula nearby

Did you know?

💡 The nickname "Gao" stands for Globe, Aqua, and Ocean, and it also echoes the shout of the Namahage, a folk tradition native to the Oga region.

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