Summer’s annual Night at the Aquarium returns with extended opening hours until 21:00, offering visitors the chance to experience the aquarium in a more atmospheric setting after dark. As night falls, the exhibits take on a different character, creating a distinctly different experience from a daytime visit.
From 18:00, the aquarium’s lighting changes, revealing a new side of its tanks and marine life. Seasonal highlights include the popular Sardine Show, where approximately 20,000 sardines swim in sync with music and lights, and a dolphin show performed against the backdrop of Hakata Bay at sunset and after dark. Visitors can remain in the aquarium until closing with a regular admission ticket. Front-row reserved seating for the shows is also available for an additional fee with advance reservation.
- Jul. 18~20, 25~26, and Aug. 1~23, 2026 (daily); Aug. 29~Sep. 23, 2026 (Sat, Sun, and hol. only)
- 9:30~21:00 (Nighttime lighting from 18:00; last admission 20:00)
- Admission fee: ¥2,500, JHS & ES ¥1,200, 3 y.o. and over ¥700
- Marine World Uminonakamichi
- 18-28 Saitozaki, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka
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