What to know
Umitamago (うみたまご) is a stunning aquarium just outside Beppu. It's one of Japan's best-designed aquariums, featuring interesting architecture and displays that feel more like a modern art museum than a typical aquarium. Residents include penguins, dolphins, seals, otters, and a variety of fish. A visit pairs perfectly with the nearby Takasakiyama Monkey Park.
From central Beppu Station, take bus AS60 or AS61 (from Beppu Station and Beppu Kitahama) or AS70 or AS71 (from Beppu Kitahama) bound for Oita Station (大分駅). Get off at Takasakiyama (高崎山); the aquarium is just steps away. The one-way ride takes ten minutes and costs 280 yen. Buses run about once per hour.
The "Monkey Marine Ticket" for 3300 yen includes a round trip from Beppu or Oita Station to the monkey park, plus admission to both the aquarium and Takasakiyama Monkey Park. Sold by Oita Kotsu, it's available at the Beppu Station tourist office or the Oita Station Bus Center.
Visitor information
Practical details to check before planning this stop.
- Hours
- 9:00 to 17:00
- Closed
- Irregular closing days for maintenance
- Admission
- 3000 yen (~$19.2) (2850 yen (~$18.24) through Klook) Buy ticket online
- English name
- Umitamago
- Original name
- Umitamago Aquarium
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