Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe - Hokkaido Travel Blog Day 3

There are a few popular attractions in Hokkaido and one of them is Marine Park Nixe. It is not a very big area and it is possible to cover this place in matter of two to three hours. We decided to go there immediately after breakfast. The park is located not far from our hotel (Daiichi Noboribetsu) or less than 10 minutes drive away.

Ticket price for adults 2,450 yen

Park Map 

This park is very popular for two main attractions namely the penguin parade and the sardine whirl pool. You will still find a variety of marine animals there although the park isn't that big of a place.

People waiting eagerly to watch the penguin parade

The penguin parade is held 2 times a day, first in the morning at 11am and the second one at 2.15pm. Do recheck the sign boards at the entrance again in case of any changes.

The cute penguins will march along the designated walkway like superstars with cameras flashing away. If you are fast enough, you may even get close enough for a selfie with them.

The second attraction that I like here is the sardine whirl pool or aquarium. The school of sardines swims round and round the whirlpool which is kind of fascinating to me. Just take a seat in front of the aquarium to chill out and free your mind. If you are feeling mischievous, try to frighten the fishes and see them swim the other way around. There is also daily show here where you will have opportunity to watch the sardines along with light and sound effects.

Have you touched a star fish before? If you haven't, there will be an opportunity to do so at Marine Park Nixe.

Other marine life.....

If you happen to be in Noboribetsu, I would certainly recommend this place as a good side trip which would not take too much time unless of course you are a local tourist and want to watch all shows / performances which would eventually take the entire day. I think there is much more other interesting things to do in Hokkaido. Come here for an opportunity to really get close to the penguins. 

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