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Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium

1-3 Minato-machi, Minato-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
+81 52-654-7080
Ranked #2 of 72 attractions in Nagoya
4.5 of 5 stars 120 Reviews
Type: Aquariums
Traveller Description: The Nagoya Aquarium is about average size and it was quite interesting. The ticket cost 2000 yen but it was worth the price. Dolphins are always... more »
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Playa del Carmen
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

If you like Aquariums, you should visit this one. It has interesting things and a good dolphin program with a huge screen where you can watch them perfectly.

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singapore
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
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The highlight of this Aquarium would be the Orcas. Do not miss the Orca show and also, do not miss the dolphin show. They are really spectacular. The aquarium might be very big but it attracts a lot of their locals. I had to queue for almost an hour on a Wednesday morning, so go early if you can. They... More

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Hong Kong, China
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147 reviews 147 reviews
Reviews in 81 cities Reviews in 81 cities
227 helpful votes 227 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012
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I have been to wonderful aquaria in Sydney, Monterey and in many places in the world. But I must say that the presentation of the Nagoya aquarium was perhaps the most impressive - the ceiling to floor plate glass separating you from the orcas, dolphins and beluga whales felt non-existent as they came up to you and studied you as... More

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Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012
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person found this review helpful

It is worth spending money and watching all the sea animals and their show. I really liked that place. If you have family and kids, do not hesitate just go and entertain. Everything is done only to watch and relax. Variety of attractions and different types of food will make you stay there more than 5 hours.

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Northampton, England
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012
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Really huge aquarium with lots to see! A great thing to visit on a rainy day in Nagoya. Especially with kids!

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anothermrsjohnson
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012
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Other cities in Japan have better aquariums, but if you're in Nagoya for any length of time and looking for something to do, look no farther than the aquarium. It's pricey, as are virtually all aquariums. I think for two adults we paid about $50 (honestly we almost didn't go in when we arrived at the ticket counter and saw... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2011
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great attraction for kids and adults, dolphin show was great, and the whale and dolphin are just adorable, must see, and location is also not difficult to reach by public transport, saw many Japanese and foreigners there, the staff is helpful and Penguins were very good to watch. it is near to maritime museum, although did not got time to... More

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Nagoya, Japan
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2011

As a Nagoya resident, if I were made to choose which is one of Nagoya City's best attractions, I could say the Port of Nagoya Aquarium is one. The facilities highlight research and amusement co equally for those who appreciate marine and aquatic life. The highlights one should see include tthe marine animal show, penguin tanks, sardine aquarium, and the... More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2011

The exploration boat is my favorite here. Also informative on mid 20th century flood-- horrific. Cruise boat, Ferris wheel also fun. Spend all day. Good for night photography as the walk bridge lights up.

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Chiang Mai, Thailand
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 July 2011
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We went there in early June. I chose this aquarium instead of Osaka kaiyukan museum. It was sad to know that we can not see alive killer whale because it's just died in January. However , my children enjoyed seeing the seals, dolphins and Beluga whales a lot. We even watched the dolphin and Beluga shows, the instructor was so... More

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