Northern Land Aquarium (Mountain Aquarium)

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An aquarium showcasing freshwater fish inhabiting mountains and rivers—a rare sight worldwide. Featuring Japan's largest freshwater fish, Ito, and the world's first winter-freezing tank, it's fun for all ages!

  • Cultural Arts
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Highlights

  1. Ito's Large Tank: Home to 40 Ito (Japan's largest freshwater fish)
  2. World's First Winter-Freezing Four Seasons Tank
  3. Japan's First Waterfall Tank
  4. River Creatures Hall: Showcasing various freshwater fish
  5. Adjacent Asahikawa Science Museum

Basic Information

Address
10-jo 5-chome, Kamioka, Asahikawa City, Hokkaido Search for tourist attractions in Hokkaido
Access
About 15 minutes by bus from JR Asahikawa Station, and about 10 minutes on foot from Asahiyama Zoo Station. Show route
Op.Hours
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cld.Days
Every Monday (the following day if Monday is a holiday), Year-end and New Year holidays
Fee
¥1,200 for adults, ¥600 for children
INFO
There is a restaurant and a gift shop inside.
HP
https://www.asahikawa-aq.jp/

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