Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium Summer Night Aquarium
Date: Jul 22,2025(Tue) ～ Aug 31(Sun)
The romantic atmosphere of a nighttime aquarium
The Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium holds its annual Summer Night Aquarium from Tuesday, July 22 to Sunday, August 31! During the event period, establishment hours are lengthened to 8:00 pm and South Building's lights are dimmed as low as they can go after 5:00 pm for a heart-thumping romantic aura. Plus, if you enter after 5:00 pm, you'll receive a nearly 20% discount off the regular admission fee.
There are plenty of things that only the Night Aquarium offers, such as the creatures' nocturnal behavior and the relaxing sight of penguins as they slumber. The ever popular evening dolphin performance too is a must-see.
Come and enjoy the aquarium at night—a completely different experience from the regular daytime aquarium!
Nighttime Dolphin Performance
• Location: Stadium, 3rd floor of the North Building
• Uniquely different from the afternoon performance, experience a magical nighttime dolphin performance from the romantically lit stands.
Orca Training
• Location: Stadium, 3rd floor of the North Building
As part of the training, orcas demonstrate powerful jumps and come up to the shallows of the pool. Experience the impressive orca—the king of the ocean—from close range.
Tornado of Sardines
• Location: Large Kuroshio Tank, 2nd floor of the South Building
A tornado of sardines whoosh around with silver scales glimmering as the ever-moving school whirls around the tank.
Romantic Aquarium
• Location: "Marine Life Around Japan" exhibit, 2nd floor of the South Building–"Tropical Marine Life" exhibit, 1st & 2nd floor of the South Building
After 5:00 pm, the South Building's lights are dimmed as low as they'll go, creating a blue world which plays with the contrast between light and shadow. Come enjoy the romantic Night Aquarium!
EVENT OVERVIEW
| Date | 5:00 pm–8:00 pm (reception available until an hour before close) Note: • Facility opens from 9:30 am. |
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| Place | Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium |
| Location | 〒455-0033 1-3 Minato-machi, Minato-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi |
| Fee | General admission: • Adults (high school ages and older): JPY 2,030 • Elementary school and junior high school ages: JPY 1,010 • Toddlers (ages 4 and older): JPY 500 Nighttime admission: • Adults (high school ages and older): JPY 1,620 • Elementary school and junior high school ages: JPY 800 • Toddlers (ages 4 and older): JPY 400 Note: • Nighttime prices apply to admission after 5:00 pm on Night Aquarium operation dates during the consecutive Golden Week holiday and summer break. |
| Parking | Pay parking available (Garden Pier Parking Lot / Garden Pier West Parking Lot). (JPY 100/30 min.; max. flat fee of JPY 1,000/24 hrs.) Notes: • The Garden Pier Parking Lot can be entered 8:00 am–9:00 pm and exited 24 hours a day. The Garden Pier West Parking Lot can be entered and exited 24 hours a day. • Congestion may occur when entering/exiting the parking lot during high season and on weekends/national holidays. Guests are encouraged to use public transportation whenever possible. • Staff will guide you to a temporary parking lot if regular lots become full. |
| Restrooms | Available |
| Phone number | 052-654-7080 (Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium) |
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ACCESS
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- Access by public transport
- • From Komei Interchange on the Nagoya Expressway: Follow Egawa Road south for approx. 2 km.
• From Meiko-Chuo Interchange on the Isewangan Expressway: Turn left upon exiting and continue north on the Kinjo Pier Route for 6.8 km (14 min.). Turn right at Tsukijiguchi Intersection and head south for 750 m.
• From Odaka Interchange on the Chitahanto Road: Head north on National Route 23 (also known as the "Meishi" or "Meiyon" Route) towards Yokkaichi for 6.8 km (10 min.) and exit from Tsukijiguchi Interchange. Turn left after 300 m and 100 m down the road, turn left again. Head south 750 m.
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- Access by car
- • From Komei Interchange on the Nagoya Expressway: Follow Egawa Road south for approx. 2 km.
• From Meiko-Chuo Interchange on the Isewangan Expressway: Turn left upon exiting and continue north on the Kinjo Pier Route for 6.8 km (14 min.). Turn right at Tsukijiguchi Intersection and head south for 750 m.
• From Odaka Interchange on the Chitahanto Road: Head north on National Route 23 towards Yokkaichi for 6.8 km (10 min.) and exit from Tsukijiguchi Interchange. Turn left after 300 m and 100 m down the road, turn left again. Head south 750 m.
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