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Aquarium · Tohoku

Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium

Sendai & MatsushimaIndoor & outdoor
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Overview

Overview

An aquarium near Sendai Port. Across two floors, it shows sea life from Tohoku, Japan, and the world's oceans, starting with the large Sanriku-themed tank Inochi Kirameku Umi. It's about 18 minutes from Sendai Station to Nakanosakae Station on the JR Senseki Line, so it's easy to fit in between sightseeing in the city.

Address
4-6 Nakano, Miyagino-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 983-0013
Official website
https://www.uminomori.jp/umino/
Highlights

Highlights

The large 1F tank Inochi Kirameku Umi expresses the sparkle of life of the many creatures in the Sanriku sea. The penguin exhibit Umino-Mori Beach -PENGUIN LIFE-, modeled on Boulders Beach in South Africa, is also popular. On 2F you'll find sea life from around the world and the marine mammal plaza, and marine mammal performances take place at the Umino-Mori Stadium, which seats about 1,000 people.

Hours

Opening hours

Opening hours (September 28 – November 3)9:00–17:30

Last entry 17:00

Opening hours (November 4 – March 19)10:00–17:00

Last entry 16:30

Hours vary by day and season. Check the official website before you go.

Tickets

Prices & tickets

Adults¥2,400
Seniors (65+)¥1,800
Junior high & high school students¥1,700
Elementary school students¥1,200
Young children (age 4+)¥700

Free under age 4

Disability discountDiscounted admission

Show a physical disability certificate, mental health and welfare certificate, intellectual disability certificate, or Mirairo ID

Annual passPrice of 2 admissions

Unlimited entry for one year

Prices include tax and may change. Check the official website before buying.

🎫 How to buy tickets
  • →Buy tickets online in advance via the official website to skip the ticket counter line and enter directly
  • →Re-entry is allowed on the day of your visit only
  • →The annual pass costs the same as 2 admissions, so it's a better deal if you go twice or more a year
  • →SEIBU PRINCE CLUB members get discounted admission
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Tips

Tips for travelers

  • ✓The nearest station is Nakanosakae, about 18 min from Sendai Station on the JR Senseki Line. Walk about 15 min or take the local bus
  • ✓Buy web tickets in advance to enter without lining up at the counter
  • ✓It closes at 17:30 in autumn (until November 3) and 17:00 in winter, so adjust your arrival time by season
  • ✓Same-day re-entry is allowed, making it easy to combine with a meal around Sendai Port
  • ✓By car, there's free parking for 800 cars. You can't enter by turning right, so mind your approach direction
Access

Getting there

Nearest station
  • Nakanosakae Station (JR Senseki Line)About 15 min walkMiyako Bus Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium Line also runs from the station (adults ¥200 one way)
From major stations & airports
  • Sendai Station: JR Senseki Line to Nakanosakae Station, then walk or take a bus (About 18 min by train)
  • Sendai Airport: Sendai Airport Access Line to Sendai Station, then transfer to the JR Senseki Line (About 25 min to Sendai Station)
IC cards
Transit IC cards can be used on the JR Senseki Line. The local bus from Nakanosakae Station also accepts cash and transit IC cards (10 types)
Getting back
  • By car, it's right off Sendai-ko IC on the Sendai-Tobu Road. Free parking for 800 cars (no right-turn entry)
  • The number of buses from Nakanosakae Station varies by season, so check return times in advance
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Weather

Weather & what to wear

Autumn

From September 28 to November 3, longer hours of 9:00–17:30 (last entry 17:00).

Winter

From November 4 to March 19, hours are 10:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30), opening later and closing earlier.

☂ Rainy days
The main exhibits, including the large tank and penguin exhibit, are indoors
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Rules

Rules & what you can bring

  • !Re-entry allowed on the day of your visit only
  • !Assistance dogs welcome
Facilities

Facilities & services

Lockers & luggage
Paid coin lockers inside (¥200–¥500)
Strollers & wheelchairs
Strollers (Type B) loaned free at the 1F general information desk. Wheelchairs also available (limited number)
Accessibility
4 wheelchair-accessible restrooms, elevators and slopes, and ostomate facilities. 2 nursing rooms (near the 1F entrance and near Kurage no Iyashi on 2F, with hot water). Assistance dogs welcome
Language support
Official website available in English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Korean, and Thai
Food

Food

Must-try
Food court (1F)Takeout corner (1F)Light meals (2F)
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Hours, prices and access are based on official and other primary sources. They may change, so check the official website before you go.

Last checked: 2026-10-02

PRKlookSendai Umino-Mori Aquarium Admission TicketAdmission ticket exchanged by showing your Klook voucher at the ticket counter. Valid until March 31, 2027; non-cancellableView