The Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) Mie Branch (Branch Chief: Hisashi Kikita) will host the 'JAF Festival in Toba Aquarium - Private Night Tour' on Saturday, August 29, at Toba Aquarium in Toba City, Mie Prefecture.

Photo provided by Toba Aquarium: Sea Otter, Dugong

The JAF Festival is an event designed to provide enjoyment for JAF members. This special event offers exclusive access to Toba Aquarium—the facility with the highest number of animal species in Japan—from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, allowing guests to experience marine life in a unique nighttime setting.

In addition to observing animals during their less-active evening hours, adult participants will receive an original JAF Festival pattern tote bag, while children will be given sweets as a gift.

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Event Details

【Event Date and Time】

August 29 (Sat), 19:00–21:00

※ Toba Aquarium parking lot opens at 18:30 ※ Final entry by 20:00

【Venue】

Toba Aquarium (3-3-6 Toba, Toba City, Mie Prefecture)

【Participation Fees】

Adults (middle school and above): ¥1,500 Children (ages 3–elementary school): ¥1,000 Infants (ages 2 and under): Free

【Capacity】

300 participants

※ Lottery system if applications exceed capacity

※ Minimum number for event execution: 200

【Eligibility】

At least one participant per group must be a JAF member.

【Application Deadline】

August 16, 2026 (Sun), 23:00

【How to Apply】

Applications must be submitted via the event registration page on the JAF official website.

【Event Notes】

※ Time-limited viewing may be applied to the sea otter exhibit. ※ Some areas may be temporarily closed due to maintenance or repairs. ※ Animal displays may be suspended due to unforeseen circumstances. ※ No additional participants allowed after the application deadline. ※ Re-entry is not permitted once you leave the venue. ※ The event may be canceled last minute due to severe weather or other conditions.

【Inquiries】

For inquiries regarding this event, please contact the JAF Mie Branch.

JAF Mie Branch, Membership Services Division

Phone: 059-222-2300 (Weekdays 10:00–17:00, closed on weekends and holidays)

Email: 24.kaiin.sv@o3.jaf.or.jp

Event Details and Registration Link

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