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  • 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

    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

    From the left- assistance dog, handicap friendly area, AED, wheelchair accessible toilet, disabled parking, slope, nursing room, wheelchair available mark.

    Requests

    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)

    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.

    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) Children(elementary school and junior high school students) 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)
    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)

    Tochigi Nakagawa Aquatic Park(The only aquarium in Tochigi prefecture- From Nakagawa River to rivers of the world and then to the longing sea-)


    2686 Sarado, Otawara-shi, Tochigi, 324-0404 TEL 0287-98-3055/FAX 0287-98-3115


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