Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium: Tickets, Shows and How to Get There
Last checked: October 19, 2026, against the official website of the Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium. Prices, hours, shows and closing days change, so please confirm on the official site before you go. This site is independent and is not affiliated with the aquarium. This post may contain affiliate links; if you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
The Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium is on the waterfront at Nagoya Port, a short subway ride from the city center. It is a large aquarium with orcas, belugas, dolphins and penguins, and it is a good rainy-day plan for families. This guide covers the official ticket prices, the discount you get with a Nagoya day ticket, the shows, and the route from Nagoya Station. It also covers a notice about closures at the Garden Pier this autumn.
Key takeaways
- The adult ticket is 2,030 yen, and children aged 4 and over pay 500 yen.
- If you show a same-day Nagoya 1-Day Ticket, 24-hour subway ticket or Weekend Eco Ticket, the adult price drops to 1,830 yen.
- From August 1 to November 30, 2026, the Nagoya Port Building, the Maritime Museum, the Fuji Antarctic ship and the Port House are closed. The aquarium itself is open.
- From Nagoya Station, take the subway to Nagoyako Station, the last stop. The aquarium is a 5-minute walk from exit 3.
- Entry ends one hour before closing time.
The short version
| Adult / high school | 2,030 yen |
| Elementary and junior high school | 1,010 yen |
| Children aged 4 and over | 500 yen |
| Night ticket (limited periods) | Adult 1,620 yen |
| Last entry | One hour before closing |
| Nearest station | Nagoyako (last stop of the Meijo Line and the Meiko Line), 5 minutes on foot from exit 3 |
| Re-entry | Allowed on the same day |
All details are from the official website on the date above. The official English page does not show the daily opening hours in text, so please look at the calendar on the official site before you go.
Tickets and discounts
According to the official site:
- Regular tickets are sold at the aquarium ticket counter. Adults and high school students pay 2,030 yen, elementary and junior high school students 1,010 yen, and children aged 4 and over 500 yen.
- Night tickets. There is a cheaper ticket for entry after 17:00 on night business days, such as Golden Week and the summer holidays. Adults pay 1,620 yen and children aged 4 and over pay 400 yen. They are sold only in those periods.
- Buy ahead. You can buy tickets in advance at Ticket Pia and at Lawson, FamilyMart, 7-Eleven and Ministop stores, or buy an e-ticket on your smartphone and skip the line. The official site says tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged, and that discounts do not apply to these.
- The Nagoya day ticket discount. If you show a same-day Transportation Bureau 1-Day Ticket, subway 24-Hour Ticket or Weekend Eco Ticket, the adult and high school price is 1,830 yen and the elementary and junior high school price is 810 yen. The child price (age 4 and over) is 400 yen. The discount is for the ticket holder only and cannot be combined with other discounts. See our guide to getting around Nagoya for those tickets.
- Annual pass. An adult annual pass is 5,190 yen, with a family discount price of 4,680 yen, according to the official site.
Klook also sells an e-ticket, shown below.
The Garden Pier facilities
The aquarium is part of the Port of Nagoya Garden Pier. The official site notes that from August 1 to November 30, 2026, the Nagoya Port Building (including the Maritime Museum and the Observation Lounge), the Fuji Antarctic ship and the Port House cannot be used. The site connects this to preparations for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games.
Because of this, the official page for the combined tickets for all four facilities shows two prices, 2,930 yen and 2,440 yen for adults. We could not tell from the page which one applies now, so ask at the ticket counter. Most visitors in this period will want only the aquarium ticket.
What to see
The official site lists these regular shows and feeding times, which depend on the weather and the condition of the animals:
- Dolphin performance (Blue Echo). About 15 minutes at the stadium on the 3rd floor of the North Building. The pool is described as the largest in Japan, at 60 meters long, 30 meters wide and 12 meters deep.
- Orca training. About 15 minutes at the stadium. The aquarium also notes that, for the time being, the public orca training is held at the orca pool.
- Beluga training. About 10 minutes, at the “Under the Northern Lights” area on the 3rd floor of the North Building.
- Tornado of Sardines. About 5 minutes at the Large Kuroshio Tank, where 35,000 sardines swim together.
- Penguins. Feeding times and a short talk by the keepers.
- Sea turtles. Feeding of green, loggerhead and hawksbill turtles.
Check the daily event calendar on the official site, because times vary.
Rules and practical tips
The official site lists these notices:
- Food and drink. Please do not walk while eating or drinking. Use the designated places: the 3rd floor stadium and Shiokaze Plaza in the North Building, and the drinks-only vending corner on the 2nd floor of the South Building.
- Lockers. The aquarium does not check baggage. Coin lockers are on the left side of the entrance: 200 yen for small, 300 yen for large and 400 yen for extra-large.
- Photos. Do not use flash in prohibited areas, and do not use lights when filming.
- Balloons and animals. Balloons and pets cannot be brought in. Service dogs are not included in this rule.
- Re-entry. You can leave and return on the same day. Get a stamp on the back of your hand.
- Weekends. The aquarium warns that roads around it are very crowded on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, and recommends public transportation.
How to get there from Nagoya
The official site gives these routes:
- From Nagoya Station. Take the Higashiyama Line to Sakae, change to the Meijo Line toward Kanayama (counterclockwise), and get off at the last stop, Nagoyako Station. It is a 5-minute walk from exit 3.
- Via Kanayama. From JR or Meitetsu Kanayama Station, change to the Meiko Line toward Nagoyako, the last stop. It is a 5-minute walk from exit 3.
- From Centrair Airport. Take the Meitetsu Tokoname Line to Kanayama, then the Meiko Line to Nagoyako Station.
If you drive, set your navigation to “Garden Pier Parking Lot”, as the aquarium advises. The official site does not give the travel time from Nagoya Station, so use your navigation app on the day.
This aquarium is not the same as SEA LIFE Nagoya, which is next to LEGOLAND Japan at Kinjofuto. See our LEGOLAND Japan access guide for that one.
A simple half-day plan
1. Arrive in the morning and see the dolphin performance and the orca training. 2. Walk through the tanks, including the Large Kuroshio Tank for the sardines. 3. Have lunch, then stay for the afternoon feeding or the penguins. 4. Return by subway. See our 3-day Nagoya itinerary for other days, and our hotel guide for a base near Nagoya Station.
For another rainy-day plan in the center of the city, see our Nagoya Science Museum guide.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the aquarium? 2,030 yen for adults and high school students, 1,010 yen for elementary and junior high school students, and 500 yen for children aged 4 and over.
Is there a discount with a Nagoya subway day ticket? Yes. Showing a same-day 1-Day Ticket, 24-hour subway ticket or Weekend Eco Ticket gives an adult price of 1,830 yen.
Can I re-enter on the same day? Yes, with a stamp on the back of your hand.
What time is the last entry? One hour before closing. Check the official calendar for the closing time on your day.
Is the Nagoya Port Building open? No. The official site says it is closed from August 1 to November 30, 2026, together with the Fuji Antarctic ship and the Port House.