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Aquarium · Tokyo & Around

Kamogawa Sea World

Kamogawa, ChibaIndoor & outdoor
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Overview

Overview

An aquarium on the Pacific coast of the Boso Peninsula where you can see performances by four species: orcas, belugas, dolphins, and sea lions. Admission includes all performances. It's about 2 hours from Tokyo Station by the Limited Express Wakashio or the direct Akushi-go highway bus (アクシー号), so it works as a day trip.

Address
1464-18 Higashi-cho, Kamogawa, Chiba 296-0041
Closed
Irregular (in 2026, closing days fall on weekdays in January, February, April, May, and December; in December: 2, 9, and 15–17). Operations may change depending on circumstances
Official website
https://www.kamogawa-seaworld.jp/
Official website (English) ↗
Highlights

Highlights

At Ocean Stadium, you can watch orcas make dynamic jumps against the backdrop of the vast Pacific Ocean. There are also beluga performances at Marine Theater, dolphins at Surf Stadium, and sea lions at Rocky Stadium. Restaurant Ocean is the only restaurant in eastern Japan where you can dine while watching orcas. Exhibit areas include Jellyfish Life and Polar Adventure.

Hours

Opening hours

Weekdays (October 2026)9:00–16:00

October 12 (Mon, holiday): 9:00–16:30

Weekends (October 2026)9:00–16:30

October 11 (Sun): 8:00–17:00

Ticket salesUntil 1 hour before closing
PerformancesVaries by day

Orcas, belugas, dolphins, and sea lions. Times vary by day, so check the official performance schedule. Subject to change or cancellation depending on weather and the animals' condition

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

Tickets

Prices & tickets

Adults (high school and older)¥3,300

1DAY ticket. Tax included; includes all performances

Children (elementary & junior high)¥2,000

Tax included

Young children (age 4+)¥1,300

Tax included

Age 65+¥3,000

Proof of age required

2DAYS ticketAdults ¥4,950, children ¥3,000, young children ¥1,950, age 65+ ¥4,500

Admission on two days

Disability discountAdults ¥3,000, children ¥1,800, young children ¥1,200

Show your disability certificate at the main entrance

Annual pass (ONE YEAR PASS)Adults ¥9,000, age 65+ ¥8,000

New-pass price. There's also the Dolphin Dream Club, which children and young children can use (adults ¥12,500, etc.)

Akushi-go combo ticket (round-trip highway bus + admission)Adults ¥7,500, junior high students ¥6,300, children ¥4,000

Sold at the ticket counter on B1F of Tokyo Midtown Yaesu and in the RIDE PASS app

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

🎫 How to buy tickets
  • →Same-day tickets are sold at the main gate ticket office and ticket machines until 1 hour before closing
  • →Official online tickets are date-specific. Dates and ticket types can't be changed; cancellation is free until the day before, with a 100% fee on the day. Credit card payment only
  • →Tickets are also sold via Seven-Eleven's Seven Ticket, asoview!, Rakuten Ticket, and others
  • →If you're taking the highway bus from Tokyo, the Akushi-go combo ticket with a round-trip fare and admission is good value
  • →A discount on admission may be offered on the October 1 anniversary of the opening (adults ¥2,000 in 2026)
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Tips

Tips for travelers

  • ✓From Tokyo Station, it's about 2 hours by the Limited Express Wakashio plus the free shuttle bus, or by the Akushi-go highway bus with no transfers
  • ✓Performance times differ by day, so check the official schedule for that day before planning your route
  • ✓In autumn it closes early (16:00–16:30), so arriving in the morning is recommended
  • ✓Some months have closing days, mainly on weekdays, so check the official opening-hours page in advance
  • ✓At Restaurant Ocean, you can dine while watching the orcas
  • ✓Free Wi-Fi is available in the central plaza and restaurants
Access

Getting there

Nearest station
  • Awa-Kamogawa Station (JR)About 10 min by free shuttle busBoard at the West Exit bus stop across the connecting passage. The timetable varies by day
From major stations & airports
  • Tokyo Station: JR Limited Express Wakashio to Awa-Kamogawa Station, then transfer to the free shuttle bus (About 2 hours)
  • Tokyo Station (Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu, B2F of Tokyo Midtown Yaesu): Akushi-go highway bus direct to the Kamogawa Sea World stop. No reservations; seating is first come, first served, and if full, take the next bus (About 2 hours)
  • Chiba Station: Kapina-go highway bus (カピーナ号) from the East Exit of JR Chiba Station (About 2 hours)
Direct buses & boats
Free shuttle bus between Awa-Kamogawa Station West Exit and Kamogawa Sea World (about 10 min). The timetable varies by day; check the calendar on the official access page
Getting back
  • The free shuttle bus timetable differs each day, so check it in advance against your return limited express train
  • Parking for 1,200 cars (standard cars ¥1,200, cash only). Last entry 1 hour before closing
  • By car, about 1 hour 10 min from Umihotaru PA via the Aqua-Line
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Crowds

Crowds & best time to go

Busy
In peak periods, there may be waits for the parking lot. Hours are extended on some weekends, holidays, and long weekends
Weather

Weather & what to wear

Spring

In 2026, closing days were set on weekdays in April and May (April 8, 9, 15, 22; May 13, 20, 27). Check the official closing days before visiting.

Autumn

In October 2026, hours are 9:00–16:00 (until 16:30 on weekends and holidays), so it closes early. October 1 is the opening anniversary.

Winter

Closing days on weekdays in December, January, and February (December 2026: 2, 9, and 15–17).

☂ Rainy days
Performances may be changed or canceled depending on the weather
What to wear & bring
Tripods, monopods, selfie sticks, and drones are not allowed
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Rules

Rules & what you can bring

  • !No pets (guide dogs, hearing dogs, and service dogs allowed on request)
  • !Tripods, monopods, selfie sticks, radio devices, drones, and hazardous items are not allowed
  • !Do not put your hands or face into tanks or pools
Facilities

Facilities & services

Payment
Official online tickets: credit cards only (VISA, JCB, AMEX, Diners, Mastercard). Parking: cash only
Strollers & wheelchairs
Strollers and wheelchairs rented at the main entrance for ¥300 per day each (limited number, no reservations)
Accessibility
4 wheelchair-accessible restrooms, 3 nursing rooms and 3 diaper-changing tables, assistance dogs welcome, prayer room available
Language support
The official website has English pages. Official online tickets are available in Japanese and English
Food

Food

Must-try
Restaurant Ocean, where you can dine while watching orcasFood court MauriBuffet restaurant Mermaid (weekends and holidays only)
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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: 2026-10-01

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