Niigata City Aquarium Marinepia Nihonkai
A aquarium in Niigata — meet the creatures of the sea.
Overview
Niigata City Aquarium Marinepia Nihonkai is an aquarium in Chūō-ku, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture, which opened on October 22, 1967. The facility is owned by the city of Niigata and is operated and managed by the Niigata City Ocean and River Culture Foundation as its designated administrator. It is widely known by the nickname Marinepia Nihonkai.
Highlights
- ●A long-established aquarium that opened on October 22, 1967
- ●A center of marine culture located in Chūō-ku, Niigata City
- ●Owned by the city of Niigata and operated by a public foundation
- ●Widely known by the nickname Marinepia Nihonkai
History
Niigata City Aquarium opened on October 22, 1967. The facility is owned by the city of Niigata and is operated and managed by the Niigata City Ocean and River Culture Foundation as its designated administrator. It is located in Nishifunami-chō, Chūō-ku, Niigata City.
Access
Located in Chūō-ku, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture, the aquarium can be reached from the surrounding urban area.
Best season
As an indoor facility, it can be enjoyed throughout the year regardless of the weather.
Map
37.9236, 139.0280 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Enter the aquarium in Chūō-ku, Niigata City
- 2Tour the exhibits and observe the sea creatures
- 3Learn about the facility's role in marine culture
- 4Finish the visit and return to the surrounding town
Did you know?
💡 The aquarium is widely known by the nickname Marinepia Nihonkai.
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