April 18th is Mie Prefecture Citizens' Day! A special one-week 'Mie Citizens' Week' will be held where locals can enjoy great deals!

Ise Sea Paradise in Mie Prefecture is hosting a 'Mie Citizens' Week' from April 13-19, 2026, offering special discounts on admission and annual passes exclusively for Mie residents. The event also includes a special 'Night Aquarium' on April 17, which is open to all visitors, and a pop-up store at Tsu Station on April 10-11, selling discounted annual passes and original goods.
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Ise Sea Paradise, the "Zero-Distance Aquarium" located in Ise City, Mie Prefecture, will hold "Mie Citizens' Week" for seven days from Monday, April 13, 2026, to Sunday, April 19, 2026, as a token of gratitude.

During the period, in addition to special discounts exclusively for Mie Prefecture residents, special events for locals are planned, including night operations where visitors can enjoy the aquarium at night, and a pop-up store at Tsu Station.


\Highlights of Mie Citizens' Week/

① Exclusive to Mie Citizens! Special Price Admission & Annual Passports

Admission fees and annual passports will be sold at special prices, exclusively for residents of Mie Prefecture.

From casual visits to repeat use, you can enjoy the aquarium more closely.

<Eligible Period>

 April 13 (Mon) - 19 (Sun), 2026

<Special Rates for Mie Citizens>

【General Admission】

 〇WEB Advance Purchase: 50% discount off regular price *Purchase possible on the day / No cancellations on the day

 《 April 13 - 17 》

 Adults 2,400→1,200 yen / Children 1,200→600 yen / Infants 600→300 yen / Seniors 2,300→1,150 yen

 《 April 18 - 19 》

 Adults 2,500→1,250 yen / Children 1,200→600 yen / Infants 600→300 yen / Seniors 2,400→1,200 yen

 〇On-site Ticket Booth Purchase (Same price throughout the period):

  Adults/Seniors 1,600 yen / Children 800 yen / Infants 400 yen

   ※General Admission Notes※

   - Please be sure to present proof of residence in Mie Prefecture on the day.

 - If you do not have proof, please pay the difference from the general admission fee at the ticket counter.

 - Special rates apply to up to 2 accompanying persons.

【Annual Passport】

 ・Adults 6,000→ 4,500 yen

 ・Children 3,000→ 2,000 yen

 ・Sea Paradise Take Me Annual Pass 6,000→ 4,500 yen

 *Please be sure to present proof of residence in Mie Prefecture for all individuals.

② April 17th Only! Night Aquarium "Night Aquarium" (Non-Mie Residents Also Welcome)

The aquarium will be specially opened after regular business hours.

You can see the animals in a different light, enjoying the calm atmosphere unique to the night.

Furthermore, on the same day, the adjacent "Meoto Yokocho" will also be open at night.

In addition to meals, souvenirs, and experiences, a night-exclusive late-night menu will also be offered, expanding the unique nighttime enjoyment.

*This night operation is open to anyone, including those outside Mie Prefecture.

<Date>

 Friday, April 17, 2026

<Business Hours>

 Night Aquarium 17:20 - 19:45 (Last admission 19:30)

 *Meoto Yokocho will be open from 9:00 - 20:00.

<Admission Fee / Ages 4 and up> *No on-site sales at the ticket counter on the day.

 ・WEB Advance Purchase: 500 yen ⇨ Sales until 16:30 on the day Limited to 1,000 people (Sales start from 12:00 PM on April 8)

 ・WEB Last-minute Purchase: 1,000 yen ⇨ Sales start after 16:30 on the day 

       

<Parking>

 Free only for entry after 16:30

 *Discount processing of parking ticket is required.

 *Available until 20:15

<Events inside the Aquarium>

 ▸Screening of "ISE Digital ART PROJECT ~Sea of Prayer, Path of Light~"

   (Every hour at :00 and :30 / approx. 3 minutes / Undersea Gororin Hall)

 ▸Fish feeding experience (Free)

 ▸Seahorse wrapping interaction experience

 (18:00~18:30/19:00~19:30)

  ⇨Capacity: 50 people per session, participation fee: 300 yen

*Free for children aged 3 and under.

*Admission tickets are sold only online.

*The number of WEB last-minute purchase tickets available may be limited depending on the crowd situation on the day.

*Please note that tickets will not be sold at the ticket counter on the day.

*Please present your ticket screen upon entry.

*Annual passports and regular business hours admission tickets cannot be used.

*Re-entry is not permitted.

(Parking) 

*If entering before 16:30, regular parking fees will apply.

*If the parking lot is full, please use nearby parking lots. No refunds will be issued for admission tickets if the parking lot is full.

③ April 10th & 11th Only! Pop-up Store at Tsu Station!

During the period, a limited-time pop-up store will appear at Tsu Station Building 'CHUM'.

Discounted annual passports for Mie Prefecture residents and Sea Paradise original goods will be sold.

<Dates>

 Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11, 2026

<Time>

 10:30 - 18:00

<Products for Sale>

 Discounted annual passports (Mie residents only) / Various Sea Paradise original goods

【Annual Passport Exclusive to Mie Citizens】

 ・Adults: 6,000→ 4,500 yen

 ・Children: 3,000→ 2,000 yen

 ・Sea Paradise Take Me Annual Pass: 6,000→ 4,500 yen

 *When purchasing an annual passport, please be sure to present proof of residence in Mie Prefecture.


<Ise Sea Paradise Facility Overview>

An interactive aquarium popular for its "zero-distance experience."

 Its charm lies in exhibits where you can feel walruses, spotted seals, penguins, otters, and more right in front of you.

■Name

Zero-Distance Aquarium Ise Sea Paradise

■Location

580 Futami-cho E, Ise City, Mie Prefecture 519-0602

■Phone Number

0596-42-1760

■Business Hours

9:30 - 17:00 (Last admission 16:30) *Subject to seasonal changes

■Admission Fee

Adults: 2,400 - 2,800 yen, Elementary/Junior High School Students: 1,200 yen, Infants (4 years and older): 600 yen

*Adult admission fees vary by day

■Website

https://ise-seaparadise.com/

■Contact Information

【Inquiries regarding this matter】

Ise Meotoiwa Paradise Co., Ltd. Public Relations Department

Phone: 0596-43-4111

Email address: press@ise-seaparadise.com

FAX: 0596-42-1010