Oita Marine Palace Aquarium Umitamago

Aquarium

4.5

A large aquarium located in Oita City, Oita Prefecture next to Takasakiyama Nature Zoo, famed for its Japanese macaque exhibit. Designed around the theme of an aquarium where visitors can make friends with the animals, Umitamago is filled with exhibits and attractions which let visitors experience sea and river life up close and personal, including aquariums which recreate natural environments, a variety of shows, and opportunities to get close and even touch animals. The aquarium’s giant tank, containing some 90 species and 1,500 individual sea creatures, is truly stunning. There’s also the popular and hilarious walrus show and the Asobeach play area, ensuring that Umitamago is fun for the whole family, from children to adults.

Spot details

Address: Oita Pref. Oitashi Kanzaki Uto 3078 - 22
Area: Oita City Area
Phone: 0975341010
Hours: 9:00-17:00 * depending on the season, admission is 30 minutes before closing
Closed: Irregular holidays (Maintenance is closed about 3 Sundays a year)
Fees: [Admission fee] Adults (High school students and above) 2,300yen, Elementary and junior high school students 1,150yen, Toddlers (4 years and over) 750yen
Parking Lot: Available(800spaces)
Credit Card: Available (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available (docomo, Softbank, UQ WiMAX, Umitamago FREE Wi-Fi)
English Menu: Available
Note: Temporary suspension of business:Closed until May 31, 2020 (Information as of April 28, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Average budget: [Lunch] 3,001-5,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

A Very Interesting Experience

Reviewed：2019.10.17

My husband and I went to visit this aquarium while we were in Oita. It is a convenient bus ride out of town, about halfway to Beppu. We arrived just in time to see the show. it was so interesting...
Pleasantly surprised!

Reviewed：2019.07.21

I live near Sea World; therefore, I wasnt expecting much. However, they had great shows, and a lot of exhibits. I was pleasantly surprised. I love the fact that its by the sea. It made it seem...
Umitami Aquarium

Reviewed：2019.04.15

Initially I have a reservation after visiting the place, but my family seem to enjoy the visit. They have some opportunity to play with the dolphin and live sea creatures.