Explorer The Wonderland. Eastern Hokkaido

YAMA NO Aquarium

When you think of an aquarium, a seaside location comes to mind. At first glance, this location at the foot of a mountain in one of Hokkaido's coldest areas may not seem ideal for an aquarium, but was in fact selected with a special purpose in mind. This special aquarium is home to a collection of freshwater fish native to Hokkaido's lakes and rivers, which are extremely rare throughout Japan. The facility has been renovated to take advantage of this cold climate for a world-first -- a "frozen river aquarium tank"! Observing fish swimming below the frozen surface is a very special experience, only found at Onneyu Onsen "Yamano Aquarium".