The winter event “Winter Love Aquarium” is now being held at the Kyoto Aquarium from December 1 (Wed), 2021 to February 28 (Mon), 2022.
Winter Event “Fuyu Koi Suizukan (Winter Love Aquarium)”
The “Winter Love Aquarium” is a winter event where you can enjoy the warmth of winter light and music.
Exhibition project with “jellyfish-shaped” lampshades
In 2021, 20 distinctive species of jellyfish will be selected from the 30 species on display at “Jellyfish Wonder. In 2021, the artisans of TAKU GLASS, a glass specialty store, carefully created 60 lampshades, one by one, by selecting 20 distinctive jellyfish from the 30 species exhibited at Jellyfish Wonder.
Dolphin performance with Christmas songs.
Also, the popular dolphin performance “YEAH! will also have a winter version. You can enjoy the dynamic performance of the dolphins with Christmas songs and winter music for a limited time. In addition, for three days from December 24 (Fri.) to 26 (Sun.), a special dolphin performance will be held with limited nighttime lighting to create a fantastic mood.
“Giant Salamander Christmas Tree” and other limited edition goods
At the museum store, there will be a 2-meter-long “Salamander Christmas Tree” made up of about 70 stuffed salamanders of various sizes, as well as a limited-edition “Salamander Plushie” with a scarf in red and green Christmas colors. In addition, a limited number of stuffed salamanders with mufflers in red and green Christmas colors will go on sale. The dynamic 130cm long stuffed animal is recommended as a Christmas present.
Information
Kyoto Aquarium’s Winter Event “Winter Love Aquarium”
【Event Period】 Dec. 1 (Wed), 2021 – Feb. 28 (Mon), 2022
【Place】 Kyoto Aquarium
【Address】 35-1, Kankiji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture (in Umekoji Park)
【Hour】 10:00 – 17:00 *Open until 20:00 on December 24 (Fri.) – 26 (Sun.), 2012
【Closed Day】 None (open year-round) *Temporary closures may occur due to aquarium maintenance or weather conditions.
*Some Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and specific days: until 20:00
*Admission is until one hour before closing time.
*Subject to change depending on the day. For details, please check the operating calendar.
*Hours of operation are subject to change due to weather conditions and private functions.
*The number of visitors to the museum is limited, so numbered tickets may be distributed depending on crowded conditions.
【Ticket Fee】
・General admission: Adults: 2,200 yen, High school students: 1,700 yen, Junior and elementary school students: 1,100 yen, Infants (3 years and older): 700 yen
・Annual passport: Adults: 4,400 yen, High school students: 3,400 yen, Junior and senior high school students: 2,200 yen, Infants: 1,400 yen *Junior and senior high school students must show their student ID card at the ticket counter.
*Half the general admission fee for a person with a disability certificate and one accompanying person.
*The annual membership fee is half price for the holder of the Disabled Person’s Certificate.