Joetsu City Aquatic Museum " Umi-no-Tari " in Niigata Prefecture, which celebrated its 5th anniversary, is holding "Umi-no-Tari SUMMER 2023" from July 15, 2023 (Sat.) as a project to enjoy summer. The event will feature a night aquarium and other events with different specifications than usual to enjoy summer. In addition, "Atsumare Animal Crossing x Joetsu City Aquatic Museum Umi-no-Tari: Sea Creatures Friendship Exhibition", a collaboration project with "Atsumare Animal Cross ing", is also being held.
Connecting games and the real world to create new value!
In order to let people know the attraction of sea creatures, "Umi ga Tari" is holding a collaborative event with "Atsumare Animal Crossing" in which various sea creatures will appear, called "Atsumare Animal Crossing x Joetsu City Aquatic Museum Umi no Namino Fureai Exhibition. Animal Crossing x Joetsu City Aquatic Museum "Atsumare Animal Crossing x Joetsu City Aquatic Museum With BGM in the game and explanatory panels by game characters, you can learn about sea creatures while having fun in the world of the game.
Period
- June 15, 2023 (Thursday) to September 18, 2023 (Monday)
Special Exhibit! Observe the sea creatures that appear in "Atsumare Animal Crossing"!
35 species of sharks and sea creatures that appear in "Atsumare Animal Crossing" are on display in the "Umigatari Large Tank", "Umigatari Tube", and other locations throughout the museum. Original commentary panels are placed in each tank, where visitors can enjoy the commentary of "Hoota," a character that appears in the game, and trivia about the creatures by aquarium staff. Also, don't miss the special exhibits of the " Long-eared Sea Kiwi (specimen )" and " giant giant giant octopus (specimen) " during the period of the exhibition.
- Locations: various places in the aquarium
- Admission: Ticket for admission to the aquarium is required.
Let's meet the residents of the "Atsumare Animal Crossing" stamp rally!
A stamp rally is now being held to collect stamps with the faces of the residents of "Atsumare Animal Crossing". The stamp rally book (available for an additional fee) includes a checklist of the sharks and seafood exhibited in this project. If you successfully collect 10 different stamps and reach the goal, you will receive a stamp rally goal commemorative postcard, so give it a try!
- Stamp Rally Book is available at the ticket booth.
- Novelty (postcard) delivery location: near the entrance on the 1st floor
- Fee:200 yen (tax included)
Limited original goods on sale
At the museum store, "Atsumare Animal Crossing x Joetsu City Aquatic Museum Umi no Tari: Creatures of the Sea, A Close Encounter Exhibition" original goods are now on sale. Cookies, clear files, tote bags, and other goods only available at "Umi no Tari" are available, so be sure to purchase one to commemorate your visit. Various other "Atsumare Animal Crossing" goods such as character plush toys and towels are also on sale.
- Sales location: Museum Shop Regalo on the 1st floor
"My Nintendo" check-in
Show the check-in screen of the " My Nintendo " application for smartphones and your "Umi no Tatari" entrance ticket to the staff to receive an amiibo card. Don't forget to bring your amiibo card when you visit "Umigatari!
- Reception area: near the entrance on the 1st floor
Umigatari admission ticket + stamp rally book set now on sale!
During the "Atsumare Animal Crossing x Joetsu City Aquatic Museum Umi-no-Tari: Creatures of the Sea - A Friendship Exhibition", tickets for the Umi-no-Tari and a stamp rally book set are now on sale. Sales will end as soon as they run out, so be sure to purchase your tickets as soon as possible.
- Sales period: Until September 18, 2023 (Monday, national holiday)
Umitari SUMMER 2023" is a project to enjoy summer!
Dolphin Performance - Summer Splash
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The popular Dolphin Performance will make its Summer Splash version this summer. During the performance, dolphins' dynamic jumps and splashes from their tail fins will rain down on the "Hyper Splash Area" in the first and second rows of seats in the center of the performance. Enjoy the exhilarating jumps and the dolphins' synchronized performances with the trainer against the backdrop of the Sea of Japan!
| Outline of "Dolphin Performance - Summer Splash | |
| Location | Dolphin Stadium (3rd floor) |
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| Time | Weekdays ①11:00 ②12:30 ③14:00 ④15:30 Weekends and holidays ①10:30 ②12:00 ③13:30 ④15:00 August 11 (Fri., holiday) - August 15 (Tue.) ①9:30 ②11:00 ③12:30 ④14:00 ⑤15:30 |
Mai-Sardine Shiny Illusion ~2023 Summer ver.
The background music of "Mai-Sardine Shiny Illusion," in which approximately 20,000 Japanese sardines swim in groups in the "Umigatari Large Tank," will be changed to a summer version. Enjoy the sight of approximately 20,000 Japanese sardines swimming in a school to the "summery" music.
| Outline of "Mai-Sardine Shiny Illusion - 2023 Summer ver. | |
| Location | Umitari Large Water Tank |
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| Time | 10:15 ②12:15 ③13:15 ④15:15 August 11 (Fri., holiday) - August 15 (Tue.) ①10:15 ②12:15 ③13:15 ④15:15 ⑤16:15 |
Do you know? Gomphid seals in Umitari
Do you know? Gomafu
in Umitari
The breeding staff explains the ecology and growth of the larvae of the larvae. You can enjoy watching them eat food and chase ice cubs to rehydrate. Join the event and deepen your knowledge of largha seals.
| "Did you know? Outline of the "Umitari no Gomphid Seals" event | |
| Location | 3rd floor Frend Pool |
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| Time | From 16:00 (about 5 minutes) |
Workshop "Pearl Extraction Experience
"Pearl Extraction Experience"
In this workshop, participants will be able to open a shell and extract pearls from a real Akoya pearl oyster. The color, shape, and size of the pearls vary from shell to shell, so imagine what kind of pearls will come out. Pearls extracted in the workshop can be processed into jewelry and taken home for a fee. You can also take the pearls home to make your own unique jewelry to commemorate your workshop experience!
| Workshop "Pearl Extraction Experience" Overview | |
| Period | Saturday, July 22 - Sunday, October 1, 2023 |
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| Location | Dolphin Hall, 2nd floor |
| Fee | 1,000 yen per experience *Accessory processing fee not included |
Discover! Exploration! Night Aquarium
Night
Starting Saturday, July 15, 2023, a special nighttime opening will be held on a weekly basis! Explore! Night Aquarium" is being held on a weekly basis from Saturday, July 15, 2023. In this event, the first half is a "Discover! Part" and "Explore! Part" and "Explore! Part" in the second half of the event, allowing visitors to enjoy new opportunities for discovery and exploration. The "Discover! Part" features a different theme each time, including lectures by aquarium staff, "Adult Solo Aquarium," and seminars and talk events by outside lecturers. The latter half, "Explore! part" is an exploration of every corner of the Aquarium under the cover of darkness. While walking around with a flashlight in hand, visitors will be able to observe creatures that they cannot normally see at night, such as a giant Pacific octopus moving around actively and a bottlenose dolphin sleeping peacefully. The museum is also a good place for free research, as it will be conducting experiments on the luminescence of sea fireflies.
| "Discover! Explore! Night Aquarium" Program List | ||
| Date | First half "Discover! Part | Second half "Explore! Part |
| Saturday, July 15, 2023 | Lecture on observation with a magnifying glass | Explore the museum with a flashlight in hand. Experiments of sea fireflies' luminescence will be conducted 6 times a day. (about 5 minutes) |
| Saturday, July 22, 2023 | Adult Solo Aquarium *No one under 18 years old may enter the aquarium even if accompanied by a parent or guardian. | |
| Saturday, July 29, 2023 | Underwater drone observation of the large aquarium | |
| Saturday, August 5, 2023 | Lecture on observation through a magnifying glass | |
| Saturday, August 19, 2023 | Kitasato University School of Marine Life Science presents Marine Science Seminar | |
| Saturday, August 26, 2023 | Issei Nagasaki talk event | |
| "Discover! Explore! Night Aquarium" Overview | |
| Date and Time | Saturday, July 15, 2023, 18:00 - 20:00 Saturday, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 19, August 26, 2023, 18:30 - 20:30 |
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| Admission Fee | Adults (18 and older): 1,800 yen High school students: 1,100 yen Elementary/junior high school students: 900 yen Infants (4 and older): 500 yen Seniors (65 and older): 1,500 yen |
| Things to bring | Flashlight (Flashlight, magnifying glass, writing utensils on July 15 (Sat) and August 5 (Sat)) |
Umigatari SUMMER 2023" will be held until August 27!
Umigatari SUMMER 2023" will be held from July 15 (Sat) to August 27 (Sun), 2023. Atsumare Animal Crossing × Joetsu City Aquatic Museum Umi-no-Azure: Creatures of the Sea, a special exhibition" will also be held during the same period, so be sure to check it out when you visit "Umi-no-Azure: Joetsu City Aquatic Museum Umi-no-Azure". For more information on "Umigatari SUMMER 2023", please check the official website and Twitter (@_umigatari_ ) of the Joetsu City Aquatic Museum "Umigatari".
| Joetsu City Aquatic Museum "Umigatari" Overview | |
| Opening hours | July 15 (Sat) - July 21 (Fri), August 28 (Mon) - September 15 (Fri): 10:00 - 17:00, July 22 (Sat) - August 27 (Sun), September 16 (Sat) - September 18 (Mon): 9:00 - 18:00 |
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| Admission Fee | Individuals: Adults (18 and older) 1,800 yen - High school students 1,100 yen - Elementary and junior high school students 900 yen - Infants (4 and older) 500 yen - Senior citizens (65 and older) 1,500 yen Holders of disability certificate: Adults (18 and older) 900 yen - High school students 550 yen - Elementary and junior high school students 450 yen - Infants (4 and older) 250 yen - Senior citizens (65 and older) 750 yen Adults (18 and older) 4,000 yen ・High school students 2,4000 yen ・Elementary/Junior high school students 2,000 yen ・Toddlers (4 and older) 1,100 yen ・Seniors (65 and older) 3,300 yen |
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