AOAO SAPPORO Aquarium

Opened in July 2023, this urban aquarium features the theme "Miracles of Life - Making the Invisible Visible." It is located directly across from the "Tanukikoji Shopping Street" and operates until 10 PM, allowing visitors to explore after shopping and dining. The aquarium consists of three areas, offering not only biological displays but also a behind-the-scenes work area and an immersive experience through digital art that makes you feel as if you are in the vast ocean, providing a variety of "water-related" experiences. Among the highlights is the "Penguin" exhibit in the 6th-floor "COMMONS" area. Visitors can observe the lively Northern Rockhopper Penguins up close as they move by hopping on their two feet. The hexagonal block-designed rocks can easily be rearranged to change the land shape. Additionally, the gently floating jellyfish in the "PLANKTON ROOM" and the world's smallest penguin, the Little Blue Penguin, showcased in the "GREEN ROOM," are must-see attractions. Furthermore, the "Shirokuma Bakery &" offers special menu items for limited-time events, and the "Aquarium Shop" sells original merchandise, making them worth a visit as well.

Located opposite the "Tanukikoji Shopping Street," this urban aquarium offers excellent transportation convenience. Open until 10 PM, it allows for more flexible scheduling during your visit to Sapporo. The Northern Long-tailed Penguin is one of the most eye-catching exhibits in the aquarium. Don't miss the digital art creations and plant displays as well. The café and aquarium shop inside are also worth a visit.