Place to visit
Aqua World, Japan: what it is and when to go
Aqua World is an Aquarium in Ōarai, Ibaraki, Japan (アクアワールド茨城県大洗水族館) (Mito, Ibaraki). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is February to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 32. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Aquarium in Ōarai, Ibaraki, Japan · With kids, Wildlife
- Local name
- アクアワールド茨城県大洗水族館
- Where
- Japan · 311-1301, 大洗町
- Best time
- February to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- NRT Narita, 65 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 09:00-17:00
- Website
- aquaworld-oarai.com
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 36.33342, 140.59392
What it is and where
Aqua World is an Aquarium in Ōarai, Ibaraki, Japan (アクアワールド茨城県大洗水族館) (Mito, Ibaraki). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Mito, Ibaraki, where this site lists 24 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 36.33342, 140.59392; the nearest main airport is Narita International Airport (NRT, Narita), 65 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in Japan. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Aqua World is February to May and October to November.
- JanPossible9:47
- FebBest time10:40
- MarBest time11:43
- AprBest time12:56
- MayBest time13:56
- JunPossible14:28
- JulPossible14:15
- AugPossible13:23
- SepPossible12:13
- OctBest time11:03
- NovBest time10:02
- DecPossible9:32
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 32. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | February to May and October to November | December to January and June to September |
| Wildlife | April to May and October | November to March and June to September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Aqua World has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Japan
To enter Japan there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport covering your whole stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Japan checklist. Currency: Japanese yen (JPY); plugs: Type A and B · 100 V · 50/60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 119 ambulance and fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Ōarai Isosaki ShrineShinto shrine in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan2.1 km
- Ajigaura Onsen NozomiOnsen6.1 km
- Pleasure GardenWith kids7.1 km
- Tokiwa shrineShinto shrine in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan13 km
- Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of HistoryMuseum in Mito, Ibaraki, Japan14 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Japan guide.
More in Japan: With kids
- Tokyo Disneyland: theme park in Japan, owned by The Oriental Land Company
- Universal Studios Japan: theme park in Osaka, Japan
- Ueno Zoo: zoo in Tokyo, Japan
- Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium: aquarium in Okinawa, Japan
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan: aquarium in Osaka, Japan
- Jigokudani Monkey Park: hot springs area with large population of wild snow monkeys
Every Japan place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Aqua World?
It is an Aquarium in Ōarai, Ibaraki, Japan (アクアワールド茨城県大洗水族館 in the local language). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Aqua World?
February to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 32.
How do you get to Aqua World?
The nearest main airport is Narita International Airport (NRT), 65 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Japan is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Japan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Ōarai Isosaki Shrine, Ajigaura Onsen Nozomi, Pleasure Garden. The rest is in the Japan guide.
Keep reading
- Mito, Ibaraki24 places to see in and around Mito, Ibaraki, Japan: Iwama Dōjō, Kasama Inari Shrine, Tokiwa shrine. Best time: February to May and October to November.
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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