Japanese title: クリスマス アクアワールド 2026（アクアワールド茨城県大洗水族館）

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Good to know

A Christmas special featuring 'bearded' sea creatures, including four wobbegong shark species, and sea lions decorating a tree.

Dates

Nov 13 (Fri) – Dec 25 (Fri)

Time

Hours: please check with the organizer

Price

See the official page for prices

Kids

Ages 0–12

Venue

Aqua World Ibaraki Prefectural Oarai Aquarium

Nearest station

Oarai Sta.

Check closed days and last admission on the official page before you go.

Distance from major stations

From Oarai

1.2 km, about 19 min on foot

From Tokai

17.4 km, about 55 min by train

From Arakawaoki

46.4 km, about 125 min by train

From Ajiki

62.4 km, about 165 min by train

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

Other events nearby

• What Is Nuclear Fusion? A Parent-and-Child Research Site Tour 2026 (Miraikan, Naka Fusion Institute)Naka Fusion Institute (meet at JR Tokai Station west exit) (Tokai Sta.) · 17.4 km, about 55 min by train from here · Nov 29 (Sun)
• Ami Premium Outlets Winter Illumination 2026-2027 "Home Christmas"Ami Premium Outlets (Arakawaoki Sta.) · 46.4 km, about 125 min by train from here · Nov 6 (Fri) – Feb 24 (Wed)
• Ajiki Tori-no-Ichi (Otori Shrine Grand Festival, Sakae)Otori Shrine (Sakae, Chiba) (Ajiki Sta.) · 61.0 km, about 165 min by train from here · Nov 28 (Sat) – Dec 1 (Tue)
• 27th Naritasan Park Autumn Leaves FestivalNaritasan Park (Naritasan Shinshoji) (Keisei-Narita Sta.) · 63.3 km, about 170 min by train from here · Nov 14 (Sat) – Nov 29 (Sun)
• Starlight Fantasy 2026 (in front of Asahi City Kaijo Community Center)In front of Asahi City Kaijo Community Center (Iioka Sta.) · 67.6 km, about 180 min by train from here · Dec 1 (Tue) – Dec 31 (Thu)
• Illumirai INZAI 2026 (Inzai City 30th Anniversary)Around Chiba New Town Chuo Station (Chiba-New-Town-Chuo Sta.) · 67.8 km, about 180 min by train from here · Nov 14 (Sat) – Jan 3 (Sun)

Places near here that were on Japanese TV

• かあちゃんの店Featured on Hirunandesu! (Oct 15, 2026) · about 10 min walk from the venueMapEpisode notes (Japanese page)

Shops and inns featured on Japanese TV within 1 km of the venue (walking times are estimates). Check hours and closing days with the shop. Not affiliated with the shows or broadcasters.

Food and cafes nearby

Search places around the venue on Google Maps.

FAQ

When is Christmas Aqua World 2026 (Aqua World Ibaraki Prefectural Oarai Aquarium)?

Nov 13 (Fri) – Dec 25 (Fri)

What are the opening hours of Christmas Aqua World 2026 (Aqua World Ibaraki Prefectural Oarai Aquarium)?

Hours: please check with the organizer Check the official page for closed days and last admission.

How much does Christmas Aqua World 2026 (Aqua World Ibaraki Prefectural Oarai Aquarium) cost?

See the official page for prices

Where is Christmas Aqua World 2026 (Aqua World Ibaraki Prefectural Oarai Aquarium) and what is the nearest station?

It is held at Aqua World Ibaraki Prefectural Oarai Aquarium. The nearest station is Oarai Sta..

Where to next

Nearby, within the next week

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Checked against the official page on November 10, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.