"Leisure Special Discount" now available!
With the introduction of "rakucation" in Ibaraki Prefecture from April 2024, Aqua World Oarai is offering a special discount on admission fees to support rakucation activities. Please make use of our aquarium as a place for learning through rakucation!
| Admission fees | Adults (including high school students) 2,300 yen → 1,150JPY Elementary and junior high school students 1,100 yen →550JPY Infant (XNUMX years old and over) 400JPY→ 200 yen |
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・One parent/guardian is eligible for the special discount for each student using the facility.
・Please make sure to purchase at the counter on the day (WEB tickets are not eligible)
-The special discount is only available to those who have applied for a rakucation program at their school. If your school does not have a rakucation program, you cannot use the special discount.
・The application method and implementation status of rakucation vary depending on the local government and school you live in. If you are unsure, please check with the school.
・The special leisure discount is only available on weekdays. It is also not available on school holidays (summer vacation, winter vacation, spring vacation, substitute holidays, anniversary of foundation, etc.).
Inquiry flows
① Please apply for the rakucation at the school. Please make copies of the rakucation card and application documents before submitting them to the school (photos are also acceptable). Please present these at the counter on the day of the event.
② "Application form for special rate for leisurePlease download and fill in the required information.
③On the day of your visit, please submit the "L'Acation Special Discount Application Form" to the counter. Please also show proof of your L'Acation status.
*Example of "evidence of rakucation"
・Copy of your application card (a photo of your application card is also acceptable)
・Email and app application screen
・Communication notebook entry page
・Other forms specified by the school
④ After purchasing your ticket, please enter. Enjoy the learning experience from the wide variety of sea creatures at Aqua World Oarai.
What is Rakucation?
What is Rakucation?
It is a coined word combining "Learning" and "Vacation."
Ibaraki Prefecture introduced the "leccation" program this year to promote experiential and exploratory activities as a new way of learning that will lead to the future. Since it is positioned as an experiential activity outside of school, students do not have to attend school and can take up to five days off per year.
Please note that the availability of learning support varies depending on the local government and school you live in. If you are unsure, please check with the school.
Aqua World Oarai supports leisure activities with unique learning opportunities
At the aquarium, you can learn more about the ecology of a wide variety of creatures and the importance of environmental conservation through aquarium exhibits and programs.
Aqua World Oarai boasts the largest number of shark species in Japan, and holds daily programs to explain the ecology of the creatures, helping visitors deepen their understanding of the aquarium and its creatures. In addition, videos and explanatory panels are used to introduce the breeding of the creatures we keep and the survey results and efforts we are making, focusing mainly on the local seas, so you can learn a wide range of things about the creatures that live in the world's seas and rivers, and the natural environment, which are connected to the sea of Ibaraki.
If you want to learn more, try our special programs (fees apply) *Reservation required on the day
The "Backyard Tour," which takes you behind the scenes of the aquarium where the zookeepers work, accompanied by commentary from the zookeepers, is enjoyable for both children and adults. If there's anything you'd like to ask or learn more about, please feel free to ask the zookeepers who are accompanying you on the tour.
This is a special program that fills up early on weekends and holidays, but is relatively easy to participate in on weekdays, making it ideal for leisure trips.
FAQ
Q.My school is outside of the prefecture. Can I still get the special discount?
A.If the school has a leisure program, it does not matter if the student is from within or outside the prefecture.
Q.I attend a special needs school. Can I use the Lecation Special Discount?
A.You are eligible for a special discount. If your school has a leisure program, you can use it.
Q.This facility is for students only, but can I use the special leisure discount?
A.Available.
Q.Are grandparents included as guardians?
A.The term "guardian" for the Special Lecation Discount applies to accompanying adults, including parents and grandparents.
Q.I have two children. Do I need to fill out two separate application forms for the Lecation Special Discount?
A.Children without a Special Lecation Application Form will be charged the regular admission fee.
Q.If one child and two parents are using the facility, how many people can qualify for the special discount?
A.This special discount applies to two people: one child and one parent.
Q.If there are two children and two parents using the service, how many people are eligible for the special discount?
A.All guests are eligible for the special discount. However, you will need to submit a special discount application form for both children.
Q.I don't use the Rakucation Card at school, can I still get the Rakucation special discount?
A.Yes. If you have a school-style application form or documents, please check the "Other" box on the Special Lecation Discount Application Form and enter the name of the document in the parentheses.
Q.I don't have a leisure time card, so I wrote "I'm going on a leisure time" in my communication book when applying, but is it okay to show this?
A.Yes. Please show us a note in your contact book stating that you are going on a leisure trip.
Q.What if I can only apply for a study abroad program by phone (or verbally) to the school?
A.Please check the "Other" box on the Special Lecation Application Form and write "Phone Contact (or Verbal)" in the parentheses. In that case, we may contact the school.
Q.I submitted my rakucation card (and other application documents) to the school, but now I don't have it with me. I can't show a copy of my rakucation card. What should I do?
A.First, please contact the school to confirm whether they can give you a copy of your Rakucation Card or whether they can return your Rakucation Card to you so that they can make a copy. If this is not possible, please check the "Other" box on the Rakucation Special Discount Application Form and write "Confirmation by school (because the Rakucation Card has already been submitted)" in the parentheses. In this case, we may contact the school.