Facility Use Information and Fees
- Park Hours
9:30a.m.-4:30p.m. (Aquarium admission is allowed up to 30minutes before closing)
- Closed Days
Closed on Mondays(if Monday is a holiday), the following day. The fourth Thursday of each month(if a holiday, the park will be open).
- Admission fees
Aquarium
Individual Group Annual Pass Adults(high school students and older) ¥900 ¥700 ¥2,500 Children(elementary school
and junior highschool students)¥300 ¥200 ¥1,000 Preschool children Free of charge Groups are 20 persons or more(paid visitors)
If you plan to visit the aquarium for educational activities, such as a class or event for elementary or junior high school, please see Aquarium group use.
Persons with a physical disability certificate, rehabilitation certificate, or mental disability certificate, may present their certificate for free admission (If the presented physical disability certificate or rehabilitation certificate states that its holder is eligible for Grade 1disability discount in passenger fare of railway company, or mental disability certificate is of Grade 1, his/her accompanying caregiver will also receive free admission). Please bring original certificates (or copies) of all visitors, or fill out the Application for admission of people from a school for special needs education (school for handicapped children) / facilities for the handicapped, etc.and send by postal mail, at least 14 days prior to the scheduled day of your visit (excluding closed days). Any submitted personal information will not be used for any purpose other than identification, and will be properly handled and disposed.
During Senior Citizen Week admission is free for persons 65 years or older, with proof of qualification. About the dates of Senior Citizen Week, please directly inquire to the Park.
Annual Pass Information
You can enjoy the aquarium all year for the same price as about four visits.
We also have special offers such as gifts and discounts, and annual pass holder-only events.In general, the pass is valid for one year from the date of purchase.
If you apply for an annual pass again within a year of your previous pass's expiry date, it will be considered a "renewal".
Guests who renew their passes will receive a special gift!
Click here for more information about the Annual Pass- Others
Wheelchair/ Baby stroller rentals
Free rental wheelchairs, baby strollers, rollators (wheeled walkers) are available at Information.
Supplies are limited. We appreciate your understanding.
*No advanced reservation is accepted.Handicap friendly area information
As steps are removed from the floor in the entire facility, persons using a wheelchair, etc., can take their time and enjoy the exhibits.Multipurpose bathrooms are available in 2 locations in the Aquarium and 5 locations in the Park.
Inquiries regarding handicap friendly design
TEL.0287-98-3055
Mark
From the left- assistance dog, handicap friendly area, AED, wheelchair accessible toilet, disabled parking, slope, nursing room, wheelchair available mark.
- Requests
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Except for guide dogs, hearing assistance dogs and assistance dogs, pet animals such as dogs, cats, or fish are not allowed in the Aquarium. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Smoking in the FISHPAL is prohibited. Smoking is allowed in the designated smoking areas outside the building.
Release or dumping of aquatic animals, such as carp, black bass, etc. within the park is prohibited.
Vending machines are located in 1 location in the Aquarium and 3 locations in the Park.
Please take your garbage home with you.
Exhibition of animal handling business
Name: Tochigi Agriculture Public Corporation (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation)
Name of Business Location: Tochigi Nakagawa Aquatic Park
Address of Business Location: 2686 Sarado, Otawara-shi Tochigi
Category of animal handling business: Exhibition
Name of person in charge of animal handling: Yuta Kusakabe
Date of Registration: April 1, 2007
Expiration date: March 31, 2027
Group Use Fees
Advanced Reservations
Please make a reservation in advance if you wish to use this facility as a group. Please provide the group name, visit date, visit time, number of people, and whether or not you have experience program reservation.
★To guests who wish to use the facility for school events (such as nursery schools, kindergartens, elementary, and junior high schools)
★To regular groups (Groups of 20 people or more)
Reservation method
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Guests who wish to join an experience program should make a reservation by phone at least one month in advance.
If it is less than 2 weeks before the date you will visit, please contact us by phone.
Reservations are accepted on first come, first served basis. We appreciate your understanding.
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If you make a group reservation using this form, we will contact you at a later date to confirm the details of your reservation.
For general groups(20 persons or more)
We encourage you to visit as a group, if you get 20 or more entrance applicants in educational associations, sports clubs, social groups, bus tours, care-giving organizations, companies, etc. Let us propose a fun day!
■Admission Fee Information *Group Fee(20 persons or more)
| Adults (high school students and older) | ¥700 |
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| Children(elementary school and junior high school students) | ¥200 |
| Preschool children | Free of charge |
Groups are 20 persons or more(paid visitors)
Persons with a physical disability certificate, rehabilitation certificate, or mental disability certificate, may present their certificate for free admission. (If the presented physical disability certificate or rehabilitation certificate states that its holder is eligible for Grade 1 disability discount in passenger fare of railway company, or mental disability certificate is of Grade 1, his/her accompanying caregiver will also receive free admission). Please bring original certificates (or copies) of all visitors or fill out the Application for admission of people from a school for special needs education (school for handicapped children) / facilities for handicapped persons, etc. and send by postal mail, at least 14 days prior to the scheduled day of your visit. Any submitted personal information will not be used for any purpose other than identification, and will be properly handled and disposed. Group Guide(To the leader or the person in charge)
Group Guide(To the leader or the person in charge)Access Map
- Tochigi Nakagawa Aquatic Park
- 2686 Sarado, Otawara-shi, Tochigi, 324-0404
TEL.0287-98-3055 FAX.0287-98-3115
Access
- By car
- From Tohoku Expressway, Nishinasuno-Shiobara I.C. take Route 400 for 25km(approx. 45min)
From Tohoku Expressway, Yaita I.C. 25km(approx. 50min)
From Tohoku Expressway, Utsunomiya I.C. 40km(approx. 70min)
From Joban Expressway, Naka I.C. 60km(approx. 90min)
※If you do not have GPS, the Nishinasuno-Shiobara I.C. route is recommended. - By train
- From JR Tohoku Shinkansen, Nishinasuno Station, 120min. by public bus
From JR Utsunomiya Line, Nishinasuno Station, 40min. by Kanto Bus, get off at “Tajuku”. 5min walk - Bus Schedule
- ●Kanto Bus (Nishinasuno Station - Tajuku 200 yen)
Click here for the Kanto Bus schedule
Please direct any inquiries to Kanto Transportation, Inc.,
Nasushiobara Branch Office (0287-74-2911)
Parking free
Capacity 700 cars
Nakagawa Aquatic Park is a general park that includes the Aquarium. A large free parking lot is available, we look forward to your visit.
The parking lot is on the right
The FISHPAL(Aquarium)