"Utageya" - Sake Tour Night - A night aquarium for adults who enjoy local sake - will be held on Saturday, March 7th
On Saturday, March 7, 2026, we will be holding a special edition of our popular "Utage-Ya" event, where you can enjoy the aquarium and local sake at night.
This will be the fourth time the event is being held, and the plan is to expand on the previous three "Utage-ya" events that have focused on serving sake, with a special event where you can taste a variety of alcoholic beverages, including sake, plum wine, wine, and beer, all in one place. Four sake breweries in the prefecture will be coming together, each offering their own unique drink.
*This event is only open to those aged 20 and over. Those under 20 (including infants and preschool children) are not permitted to enter.
| Date | Saturday, March 7, 2026 17:30-20:00 (Last entry 19:00) |
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| Fee | General ticket: 3,100 yen This ticket includes four tasting tickets. Ticket with appetizer plate：3,900 yen (Limited to 100 sets) This ticket includes four tasting tickets and a plate of five appetizers. *Tickets with appetizer plates have sold out due to popular demand. |
*You cannot enter with an annual passport, advance ticket, invitation ticket, etc.
*NIGHT AQUAWORLD's in-house performances and Ocean Night Live will not be held.
Ibaraki Prefecture's sake, plum wine, wine, and beer! Tour Aqua World Oarai at night and taste local sake
You can enjoy a variety of drinks in small portions, or savor your favorite drink at your leisure. Enjoy your own "Sake Tour" at the aquarium at night, where time flows leisurely. We also offer soft drinks made with carefully selected ingredients, so that drivers and those who don't like alcohol can enjoy themselves.
Participating breweries
| Sake | Tsukinoi Sake Brewery A long-established sake brewery founded in 1865. Taking advantage of the Pacific Ocean's climate, the brewery brews "Oarai Sake" by drawing out the power of rice, water, and yeast. |
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| Plum wine | Ume Sonare oarai We have developed the "Ume Experience Park" in Oarai and brew unique plum wine using domestically grown plums. |
| Wine | Wulong Winery Located in Zuiryu Town, Hitachiota, this winery is rooted in the local community, weaving together the wisdom of the region and its history to carry out all processes from grape cultivation to brewing. |
| Beer | Beach Culture Brewing Craft beer is brewed at Oarai Seaside Station, and is characterized by its light, easy-to-drink flavor that brings out the flavor of the ingredients. |
A giant "aquarium cedar ball" made of approximately 2 sardines has appeared!
Inspired by the "sugidama" (cedar ball) that sake breweries place on their eaves to announce the completion of their new sake and its state of maturity, this event will feature a giant "aquarium cedar ball (sardine ball)" made up of approximately 2 sardines in the museum's largest aquarium, the "Large Encounter Sea Tank." Be sure to enjoy this dynamic performance while sipping on some local sake.
| place | 2th and 3th floors Encounter Sea Zone "Encounter Sea Large Tank" |
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| Time | ①18:00 ②19:00 |
We have a special gift for those who visit using the Oarai Kashima Line!
Customers who purchase a ticket for "Utageya - Sake Tour Night" and travel to the museum by Kashima Rinkai Railway Oarai Kashima Line will receive a commemorative hard ticket and an original glass (not for sale).(Limited to the first 200 people)There will also be a free shuttle bus running between Oarai Station and the museum. Please consider coming by public transportation as a memento of your participation in the event.
Cooperation: Oarai Kashima Line Cities and Towns Council / Kashima Rinkai Railway Co., Ltd. / Ibaraki Kotsu Co., Ltd.
Free shuttle bus service
A free shuttle bus will be operated between Oarai Station and the aquarium (direct) for guests attending the banquet evening.
| How to Use | Please refer to the timetable before boarding. |
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| Departure point | Oarai Station: Bus rotary in front of the station Aquarium: Bus stop in the bus rotary |
| Matters to keep in mind | For safe operation, the shuttle bus will have a capacity of 53 seats per trip (45 regular seats and 8 auxiliary seats), and will be operated on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to traffic conditions on the day, there may be delays to the service, but those who board the 18:45 service will be able to enter the aquarium. |
Regarding the use of other public transportation
Please note that there is a fee for the Oarai Town Circular Bus (100 yen per ride).
For details, Oarai Town Homepage.
Oarai Kashima Line timetable
For details, Kashima Rinkai Railway Co., Ltd. website .
Please be sure to check the following before purchasing tickets
- NIGHT AQUAWORLD in-house production andThe Dolphin and Sea Lion Ocean Live will not be held.
- This is an event aimed at adults, so anyone under the age of 20 (including infants and preschool children) is not permitted to enter.
- Drinking and driving is prohibited by law. When visiting the museum, please use public transportation or have someone with you who will help you drive.
- Soft drinks will also be available, and tasting tickets can be exchanged for soft drinks.
- Relaxation Cafe "Mermaid" also offers a menu that is only available during night hours, so please feel free to come and enjoy it. (Last orders: Food: 19:30 / Drinks: 19:45)
| Date | Saturday, March 7, 2026 17:30-20:00 (Last entry 19:00) |
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| Fee | General ticket: 3,100 yen This ticket includes four tasting tickets. Ticket with appetizer plate：3,900 yen (Limited to 100 sets) This ticket includes four tasting tickets and a plate of five appetizers. *Tickets with appetizer plates have sold out due to popular demand. |
*You cannot enter with an annual passport, advance ticket, invitation ticket, etc.