Open from 10am on New Year's Day! There will also be a lottery with great prizes! "Marine World Umi-no-Nakamichi"

Good news for those who want to go out early in the morning on New Year's Day!

Why not visit Marine World Umi-no-Nakamichi on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025 (national holiday)?

You can enjoy it from 10am on New Year's Day! "Marine World Umi-no-nakamichi" (Saitozaki, Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City)

Marine World Umi-no-Nakamichi will open from 10am on New Year's Day!

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In addition, the annual "New Year's Lucky Draw" is held. This highly anticipated event has many attendees every year, with very luxurious prizes that you won't find anywhere else, and no empty prizes.

Enjoy it no matter how many times you go! What is the appeal of "Marine World Umi-no-Nakamichi"?

Marine World Umi-no-Nakamichi is an aquarium with the theme of "Kyushu's Seas," where 30,000 marine creatures from 350 species are on display.

The "Show Pool" offers a spectacular view of Hakata Bay,

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The "Fukuoka's Familiar Dolphins" area is a must-see for the adorable expressions of the finless porpoises.

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In the "Sea Otter Pool" you can see sea otters lazily floating and eating.

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There are plenty of things to see, including the outdoor area "Monster Island" where you can get up close and personal with the creatures!

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<Basic information about Marine World Umi-no-Nakamichi>

Business hours: [Normal] 9:30-17:30 [Golden Week, summer] 9:30-21:00 [December-February] 10:00-17:00 *Last entry is one hour before closing *Business hours may change or the facility may be closed temporarily without notice in the event of typhoons, lightning, or other severe weather.
Closed: First Monday of February and the following day
Admission fee (individuals): 2,500 yen for adults, 2,200 yen for those aged 65 and over, 2,500 yen for college students, high school students, and vocational school students, 1,200 yen for elementary and junior high school students, 700 yen for those aged 3 and over and under elementary school age. *Group rates vary. *For details on discounts, please check the official website.
Wheelchair rental: Free (500 yen deposit, refunded when wheelchair is returned, number is limited)
Stroller rental: Free (500 yen deposit, refunded when stroller is returned, number is limited)
Coin lockers: Available (small 200 yen - extra large 500 yen)
Nursing room: Available (hot water for milk provided)
Public toilets: 5 locations(accessible for wheelchair users, elderly people, pregnant women, and those with children)
Bringing in food: Yes. There are two places in the building where you can bring in food (1: Show pool viewing area *Only when there are no shows, 2: Lawn plaza *Only when the weather is fine)
Parking fee: 600 yen for regular vehicles, 1,600 yen for large vehicles, 300 yen for motorcycles. *For details on discounts, please check the official website.

A lineup like no other! Introducing the luxurious prizes for the New Year's Lucky Draw, limited to the first 200 people

The New Year's Lucky Draw Tournament will be held on New Year's Day 2025, and is limited to the first 200 people, with a variety of unique prizes only available at Marine World Umi-no-Nakamichi!

For example, there are prizes for "experiences" such as dolphin trainer experiences, feeding finless porpoises, and backyard tours.

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There are plenty of prizes available, including luxurious prizes that allow you to enjoy popular facilities in the area!

Nearby facilities include "The 358 SORA" and "The358 UMI".

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『THE LUIGANS SPA & RESORT』、

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『INN THE PARK-Fukuoka』、

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Prizes from "Sea Dragoon" and "Umi-no-Nakamichi Seaside Park" will be available!

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It's so exciting to win these with no blank tickets.

＜ふだんできない体験賞＞
・イルカトレーナー体験（4人）
・ユキちゃんと記念写真（2人）
・スナメリエサやり体験（2人）
・イワシエサやり体験（10人）
・アシカと記念写真（5人）
・お正月特別バックヤードツアー（動物コース3人、魚コース5人）
・パクパクアザラシと飼育エリア入場体験（5人）
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<Goods Prize>
・Handmade! (Sea otter, sea lion, seal, penguin) Fur and feather keychains
・Snake skin keychains and other original goods

<Nearby facilities>
・One pair of accommodation tickets for "The 358 SORA"
・One dinner ticket for "The 358 SORA"
・One pair of accommodation tickets for "The358 UMI"
・One pair of "THE LUIGANS SPA & RESORT" accommodation vouchers (weekdays only)
・"INN THE PARK-Fukuoka" spherical tent pair accommodation ticket (room only) 1 pair
・"Sea Dragoon" athletics tickets (4 pairs)
・Original Umi-no-Nakamichi Seaside Park book card (10 people)

＜Marine World Umi-no-Nakamichi "New Year's Lottery Tournament" Overview＞

Date: January 1, 2025 (Wednesday/Holiday) Opens from 10:00
Location: Marine World Uminonakamichi, 2nd floor Marine Hall
*Lottery tickets will be distributed to people waiting in line at the entrance from 9:30 on January 1, 2025.
* First 200 people (while supplies last)
*Distributed to people aged 3 and over. One person cannot receive multiple tickets.
*Raffle tickets are free, but admission to the museum is required.
*The lottery drawing will be held in the building from 10:00 to 10:30, and the experience prize will be given out on the same day.

Marine World Umi-no-Nakamichi is sure to get everyone excited right at the start of the new year. The Zodiac Creatures (Year of the Snake) exhibition is running until Sunday, January 19, 2025. Be sure to check out the fun explanations of the differences and similarities between the Japanese Rat Snake, the "slithering land creature," the giant eel, the "slithering river creature," and the spider moray eel, the "slithering sea creature." (Text by ARNE Editorial Department)

<Facility information>
■Marine World Uminonakamichi
Address: 18-28 Nishitozaki, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City
Business hours: [Normal] 9:30-17:30 [Golden Week, summer] 9:30-21:00 [December-February] 10:00-17:00 *Last entry is 1 hour before closing
Closed: First Monday of February and the following day
*This article is current as of the time of publication. *Prices in the text include tax.
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