Travel Guide
Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe is a popular theme park focusing on fish, marine mammals, sea creatures and some other animals. It is combination Danish theme park and aquarium, located near Noboribetsu Station. The aquarium, one of the largest in northern Japan, is in Castle Nixe, modeled after a Danish castle (and visible from the station), where you'll see sharks (from an underwater tunnel), morays, salmon, sturgeon, king crab, giant octopus, and other sea creatures. More attractions include a touch pool with small sharks, rays, and horseshoe crabs; a reptile house with snakes, turtles and lizards; game arcade; the ubiquitous souvenir shops (selling Danish and aquarium-related gifts); and a handful of kiddie rides. They also have fun activities and small events like the parade of the king penguins.
Check out the Crystal Tower in Castle Nixe, an eight meter high fish tank that features a Napoleon Fish. You can also walk through the Aqua Tunnel and feel as if you are walking along the sea bed as you gaze out at the fish of all shapes and sizes swimming about you.
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| King penguin parade | Tropical fish | Seal ring pool |
Travel Advice
Animal PerformancesThe king penguin parade is held at 11:00 and 14:15 every day. In addition to the king penguin parade and shark hunting european pilchard show, Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe provides dolphin and sea lion shows. Facilities- Free rental for wheelchairs and dolls are provided. |
Visit
| Address | 1-22 Noboribetsu Higashi-cho, Noboribetsu | |
| Phone | 0143-83-3800 | |
| Admission | Adult: 2,500 yen (Groups 2,250 yen) Student: 1,300 yen (Groups 1,150 yen) |
Adult: over 12 Student: 4 to 11 Groups: over 10 |
| Hours | 09:00 to 17:00 | Entry until 30 minntes before closing |
| Closed | April 6 to 10 | |
| Duration | 3 hours or the whole day | |
| Getting There | By Train 10 minute walk from Noboribetsu Station on the JR Muroran Honsen. By Car Take Hokkaido Expressway to Noboribetsu-higashi exit and take National Highway route 36. It is approximately 5 minutes from exit. |
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| Parking | Paid parking available | |
Attractions in Japan