Night Aquarium 2026

About this event

A collaboration between the Toba Ryokan Association and Toba Aquarium, "Night Aquarium 2026" is an event that books the aquarium exclusively after hours, allowing visitors to appreciate the special nighttime behaviors of creatures not normally seen. Guests can spend a special evening enhanced by magical indoor lighting effects, watching Japan's only two sea otters asleep and nocturnal reptiles actively moving about. The event runs from 19:00 to 21:00, and participants will receive an original mini hand warmer as a gift. In addition, those who fill out a survey will receive an original sticker. The aquarium interior is kept dim to reduce animal stress and provide a nighttime ambiance, so visitors should watch their footing. To alleviate congestion, viewing of the sea otters is limited to 1 minute per group of 10 people. Accommodation plans that include exclusive Night Aquarium tickets are available for overnight guests and can be booked via participating lodging websites and OTAs (Rakuten Travel, Jalan.net, etc.). Plan sales begin on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Furthermore, select accommodations offer an "Early Entry Program" allowing guests to enter 30 minutes earlier than regular admission. This program requires advance registration, accepting applications from 9:00 on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, to 17:00 on Sunday, September 6, 2026, with participants chosen by lottery. The participation fee is 3,000 yen (tax included) per person. In addition, on Monday, December 21, 2026, JR Tokai Tours will offer an exclusive package chartering an entire car of the Tokaido Shinkansen "Nozomi," featuring interior decorations, original benefits, and a special talk by Toba Aquarium staff.

Venue

Toba Aquarium

3-3-6 Toba, Toba, Mie 517-8517