[JAF Tohoku] Behind-the-scenes Tour at Oga Aquarium GAO - Member Experience Event
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- [JAF Tohoku] Behind-the-scenes Tour at Oga Aquarium GAO - Member Experience Event
- JAF Tohoku will host a behind-the-scenes tour at Oga Aquarium GAO on July 18, 2026. The event includes keeper talks, craft workshops, and a tour of the aquarium's restricted areas. Applications are open until June 30 for 120 participants.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 4, 2026
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JAF Tohoku will host a behind-the-scenes tour at Oga Aquarium GAO on July 18, 2026. The event includes keeper talks, craft workshops, and a tour of the aquarium's restricted areas. Applications are open until June 30 for 120 participants.
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- [JAF Tohoku] Behind-the-scenes Tour at Oga Aquarium GAO - Member Experience Event (June 4, 2026), PR Times
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- June 4, 2026
JAF Tohoku will host a behind-the-scenes tour at Oga Aquarium GAO on July 18, 2026. The event includes keeper talks, craft workshops, and a tour of the aquarium's restricted areas. Applications are open until June 30 for 120 participants.
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The JAF (Japan Automobile Federation) Tohoku Headquarters (General Manager: Hiroaki Watanabe) will hold the 'JAF Festival Tohoku in Oga Aquarium GAO' on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Oga Aquarium GAO in Oga City, Akita Prefecture.
Oga Aquarium GAO exhibits 10,000 creatures across 400 species, including polar bears and Akita Prefecture's 'hatahata' fish. This event includes talks by GAO keepers and a guided tour of the aquarium's behind-the-scenes areas, which are usually inaccessible to the public. Additionally, participants can experience making hand-made straps using Oga seashells and join a raffle featuring souvenirs from across the Tohoku region.
[Event Overview]
- Date and Time: July 18, 2026 (Sat) 10:00–16:00
(Morning: 10:00–12:30 / Afternoon: 13:30–16:00)
- Location: Oga Aquarium GAO (Toga Shiohama, Oga City, Akita Prefecture)
- Activities: Keeper talks, seashell strap making workshop, behind-the-scenes tour, raffle.
- Capacity: 120 people (minimum 100 required). 60 per session.
- Eligibility: JAF member and their group.
- Participation Fee:
[Membership < 10 years]: Adult 1,400 JPY, Elementary/Middle schooler 600 JPY
[Membership >= 10 years]: Adult 1,300 JPY, Elementary/Middle schooler 500 JPY
[JAF member & annual pass holder]: Adult 500 JPY, Elementary/Middle schooler 500 JPY
- Application Deadline: June 30, 2026 (Tue)
- Inquiries: JAF Akita Branch: 018-864-8492
Oga Aquarium GAO exhibits 10,000 creatures across 400 species, including polar bears and Akita Prefecture's 'hatahata' fish. This event includes talks by GAO keepers and a guided tour of the aquarium's behind-the-scenes areas, which are usually inaccessible to the public. Additionally, participants can experience making hand-made straps using Oga seashells and join a raffle featuring souvenirs from across the Tohoku region.
[Event Overview]
- Date and Time: July 18, 2026 (Sat) 10:00–16:00
(Morning: 10:00–12:30 / Afternoon: 13:30–16:00)
- Location: Oga Aquarium GAO (Toga Shiohama, Oga City, Akita Prefecture)
- Activities: Keeper talks, seashell strap making workshop, behind-the-scenes tour, raffle.
- Capacity: 120 people (minimum 100 required). 60 per session.
- Eligibility: JAF member and their group.
- Participation Fee:
[Membership < 10 years]: Adult 1,400 JPY, Elementary/Middle schooler 600 JPY
[Membership >= 10 years]: Adult 1,300 JPY, Elementary/Middle schooler 500 JPY
[JAF member & annual pass holder]: Adult 500 JPY, Elementary/Middle schooler 500 JPY
- Application Deadline: June 30, 2026 (Tue)
- Inquiries: JAF Akita Branch: 018-864-8492
FAQ
JAFフェスティバル東北 in 男鹿水族館GAOはいつ開催されますか？
2026年7月18日（土）に開催されます。
イベントの内容は何ですか？
飼育員による講話、貝殻ストラップ制作体験、水族館の裏側見学ツアー、お楽しみ抽選会が実施されます。
参加資格はありますか？
JAF会員を含むグループが対象です。
申し込みの締め切りはいつですか？
2026年6月30日（火）までです。
参加費用はいくらですか？
会員継続年数や年間パスポートの有無により異なります。一般会員（継続10年未満）のおとなは1,400円、小・中学生は600円です。