Oga Aquarium GAO

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This aquarium stands in a superb location overlooking the Sea of Japan. The "Oga Sea Grand Tank" is truly spectacular. It exhibits 10,000 living creatures of 400 species, including polar bears, penguins, seals, and sea lions. They also offer year-round exhibits of Akita Prefecture's prefectural fish, the "Hatahata" (Sandfish), allowing visitors to carefully observe the ecology of species unique to Akita.

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Oga Aquarium GAO

男鹿水族館GAO (Oga Aquarium GAO)

男鹿水族館GAO (Oga Aquarium GAO)

Tourism Division, Tourism, Culture and Sports Department, Oga City

Oga Aquarium GAO

Address
Togashiohama, Oga-shi, Akita
Website
https://www.gao-aqua.jp/
Operator
Oga Aquarium GAO

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