Watch the Behind-the-Scenes of Animal Care! "Aquarium Backyard Tour" to be Held, with Special Extended Hours from May 2nd to 6th!!

Hiroshima Motomachi Aquarium will launch an "Aquarium Backyard Tour" from April 29th. Visitors can experience the normally unseen side of animal care and feeding. Business hours will also be extended during the Golden Week holiday to attract more visitors.
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Hiroshima Motomachi Aquarium (Director: Fumihiro Sato; Location: Pacela 7th Floor, 6-78 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima) will launch a new event, the "Aquarium Backyard Tour," starting Wednesday, April 29th.

 

In this event, you will enter the backyard area, which is not usually accessible, and receive a guided tour explaining the work that supports the lives of the creatures, such as the keepers' duties and the process of making artificial seawater. Additionally, a special experience of feeding the creatures is prepared during the tour. The program is designed to deepen your understanding of the ingenuity and behind-the-scenes efforts of animal care, allowing you to experience the aquarium's theme, "The Stage of Life," from the perspective of the supporters. It is recommended not only for families but also for anyone interested in living creatures.

 

Furthermore, during the Golden Week period from Saturday, May 2nd to Wednesday, May 6th, the aquarium will open 30 minutes earlier and close 30 minutes later than usual, with operating hours from 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM (last admission at 7:00 PM).

We invite you to take this opportunity to visit Hiroshima Motomachi Aquarium.

【Aquarium Backyard Tour Overview】

  • Dates: Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays starting from Wednesday, April 29, 2026

  • Time: 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM (Meeting time: 2:55 PM)

  • Duration: Approximately 30-40 minutes

  • Meeting Point: Forest area inside the aquarium

  • Fee: 1,000 yen/person

  • How to Participate: Those wishing to join should purchase a ticket at the information desk or the Forest guidepost (where Sakana Quest is sold) inside the aquarium, and then gather at the meeting point at the designated time. (Same-day registration/first-come, first-served)

  • Capacity: 10 people ※Registration and ticket sales will end once capacity is reached.

  • Eligibility: Elementary school students and older

    ※Elementary school students must be accompanied by a guardian (junior high school student or older). The guardian will also be charged.

    ※Those who have difficulty walking independently cannot participate as the tour involves narrow passages and stairs.

【Special Golden Week Business Hours】

During the Golden Week period from Saturday, May 2nd to Wednesday, May 6th, we will open 30 minutes earlier and extend our closing time by 30 minutes so that more customers can enjoy the aquarium.

  • Period: May 2nd (Sat) - May 6th (Wed)

  • Business Hours: 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM

FAQ

What can you do on the aquarium back-of-house tour?

You can enter areas of the aquarium that are usually not open to the public, see the work of the aquarists and the process of making artificial seawater, and also experience feeding the animals.

What is the cost and how can I participate in the tour?

The cost is 1000 yen per person. You need to purchase tickets on the day of the tour at the information desk or similar location. The tour is limited to 10 participants on a first-come, first-served basis.

What are the operating hours during Golden Week?

From May 2 (Sat) to May 6 (Wed), the operating hours will be extended from 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM.

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