Commemorating 3 Million Visitors at Kobe's Port Theater-Style Aquarium 'atoa'!!

AQUARIUM×ART átoa (Hyogo Prefecture Kobe City Chuo Ward, Director: Hiromi Nakayama, hereinafter referred to as atoa), a theater-style aquarium located in Kobe's port, achieved a cumulative total of 3 million visitors on July 7, 2026.

A ceremony to commemorate the achievement of 3 million visitors was held in the 3rd-floor FOYER zone, where Director Nakayama presented atoa's original merchandise, the "Polka Dot Stingray Cushion" and "Spi Plush Toy," along with atoa's annual passport, "átoa Kao PASS (valid for 1 year)," which allows unlimited visits for one year.

Celebration of the 3 millionth visitor

Scene from the 3 million visitor achievement commemorative ceremony

Furthermore, to celebrate reaching 3 million visitors, a raffle will be held for the first 300 visitors, offering a chance to win prizes!

In addition to the luxurious prizes provided by our sponsoring companies who have long supported atoa, you can enjoy a no-lose lottery featuring atoa staff's recommended goods such as the "Original Snow Globe 'AQUA TERRA'," "Polka Dot Stingray Tote Bag," and "átoa Kao PASS (valid for 90 days)."

Additionally, starting July 8 (Wed) after the achievement, a photo spot will be permanently installed on the 3rd floor of atoa's FOYER, where you can take commemorative photos with "Spi." We sincerely look forward to your visit.

3 Million Visitor Achievement Commemorative Raffle

Date and Time: July 11, 2026 (Sat) 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

*Participation tickets will be distributed starting at 10:00 AM on the day of the event.

Please note that group visitors and children under 3 years of age are not eligible to participate.

Location: 3rd Floor FOYER, within the atoa facility

How to Participate: Participation tickets will be distributed to the first 300 people at the entrance gate starting at 10:00 AM on the day of the event.

Prize Contents (No-lose lottery)

From atoa (including "Original Snow Globe 'AQUA TERRA'," "Polka Dot Stingray Tote Bag," and "átoa Kao PASS (valid for 90 days)")

Sponsorship items from neighboring companies (Felissimo Corporation, Kobe Minato Onsen Ren, Shinki Bus Co., Ltd., Hayakoma Unyu Co., Ltd., One bright Kobe Inc., POTOMAC Co., Ltd., Kobe Animal Kingdom, KOBE Tonbodama Museum, etc.)

Official Mascot "Spi" Photo Spot

A photo spot where you can take commemorative photos with a plush toy of the official mascot character "Spi" will be available for a limited time.

Exhibition Period: July 8, 2026 (Tue) - July 16, 2026 (Thu)

Location: 3rd Floor FOYER, within the atoa facility

ELEMENTS Renewal Open

To further enhance the exhibition experience, which is a characteristic of atoa, allowing visitors to "feel the breath of living creatures while enjoying immersion in the space," we will introduce new "experiences interacting with living creatures" and "biological explanations from the perspective of biomimetics."

By evolving into a space where visitors can feel closer to living creatures and discover their charm and wonders, we will create deeper experiential value.

Opening Date: July 11, 2026 (Sat)

Location: 2nd Floor ELEMENTS, atoa

Contents: Electric Eel Tank, Gala Rufa Experience, Aquaponics Tank, Japanese Temple Turtle Tank, Biomimetics Explanation Board

AQUARIUM×ART átoa

A theater-style aquarium that fuses an aquarium where living creatures reside with stage art and digital art. The facility is divided into 8 unique themes such as caves and spirit forests, allowing you to encounter approximately 170 species and 4,000 living creatures in spaces that resemble scenes from movies or stage plays.

- Admission Fee: Adults ¥2,600, Elementary School Students ¥1,500, Toddlers ¥500

- Business Hours: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Last admission 6:30 PM)

- Closed: None (Maintenance closures may occur)

atoa toa Official Website