At a glance

  • A web ticket is one way to reduce waiting at the entrance. If your date is set, check prices and admission requirements on the official website before choosing.
  • It is about a 1-minute walk from Tanukikoji Streetcar Stop and about 3 minutes from Odori Station. In rainy weather, you can connect through the underground walkways and covered shopping arcade.
  • Rather than rushing through the penguin and jellyfish exhibits, adjust your dinner plans so you arrive before the 21:00 last admission.
  • Allow about 1–2 hours in your plan for viewing. Entering at 21:00 leaves only one hour before closing, so arrive earlier if you want to take your time. This is not a guarantee of each visitor’s viewing duration.

Visit the aquarium, then choose dinner in Tanukikoji

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AOAO SAPPORO60–90 minutes indoors TanukikojiArcade SusukinoEvening
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  1. AOAO SAPPORO 60–90 minutes indoors

    An aquarium in the heart of downtown.

    Open in Google Maps: AOAO SAPPORO

  2. Tanukikoji Arcade

    A stretch where you can walk south under cover from the rain.

    Open in Google Maps: Tanukikoji Directions

  3. Susukino Evening

    Easy to pair with dinner and an evening stroll.

    Open in Google Maps: Susukino Directions

Check walking exits, bus stops, service status, and last departures in Google Maps and each facility’s day-of notices.

A plan that keeps you on schedule

A practical order for your visit

This is a conservative itinerary for a first visit. Travel times vary depending on your hotel location and the weather, so check the route once more with a map app.

17:30 · Head over from Odori

After a walk through Odori Park, enter the aquarium. Check the day-of instructions for web or on-site tickets.

Start your indoor visit
  • Last admission at 21:00
  • About a 3-minute walk from Odori Station
Evening · Tanukikoji and Susukino

After your visit, walk through the Tanukikoji Arcade to Susukino for dinner or a late-night parfait.

Dinner and an evening stroll
  • Tanukikoji
  • Susukino

Places and meals

AOAO SAPPORO

Suited to a downtown evening when you want to see penguin and jellyfish exhibits indoors.

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Tanukikoji Shopping Street

Easy to pair with shopping or a snack after the aquarium.

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What to decide first

Decide whether the aquarium is your main destination or an indoor stop between evening plans in Tanukikoji and Susukino. For a first visit, set aside 60–90 minutes to see the exhibits and take a break without rushing.

Reality check

Transport

About a 3-minute walk from Odori Station and about 1 minute from Tanukikoji Streetcar Stop. Sapporo Station, Odori, and Susukino are connected by subway and underground walkways.

Time

Allow 45 minutes if you move quickly through the exhibits, or 60–90 minutes with time for a break and photos.

Cost

¥2,200 for high school students and older, ¥1,100 for elementary and junior high school students, and ¥200 for ages 3 and up. Check web ticket and same-day pricing conditions before your visit.

Safety

Follow on-site instructions for flash photography and video recording around the exhibit tanks. Temporary closures for facility inspections are possible, so check day-of notices.

If plans change

When you want to enjoy nature during the day

Visit Maruyama Zoo and Hokkaido Shrine during the day, then add AOAO in the evening for a natural-feeling itinerary.

When you miss last admission or the ticket conditions do not suit you

Switch to Tanukikoji shopping or dining in Susukino instead of forcing in the indoor aquarium. Shorten outdoor walks according to rain, snow, and your footwear.

Small tip

This indoor aquarium occupies floors 4–6 of moyuk SAPPORO. Pair it with an evening in Tanukikoji, but leave viewing time between your meal reservation and the 21:00 last admission. Displays of particular animals and events may vary according to that day’s information.

Final check before departure

  • Check the 21:00 last admission time along with your dinner reservation time.
  • If you want to avoid crowds, check the web ticket conditions.
  • For the return trip from Tanukikoji and Susukino, choose between walking and the subway based on the weather.

Official visitor information was checked on October 9, 2026. Recheck seasonal closing times, closures, and prices in the operator notices below and on the booking screen for your visit date.

Information checked: 2026-10-09

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Check the location on the map

Use Google Maps to review the location and nearby route. Recheck opening hours and prices with the official source before visiting.

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