NOAH DOLPHIN DOME
Update：2026/7/30
‘NOAH DOLPHIN DOME’ opened in spring 2025 in the urban resort town ‘Porto Mare,’ located in the Old Sakai Port area. With the theme of “Make your life better with dolphins,” this facility invites people of all ages, from children to seniors, with or without disabilities, to interact and play with dolphins throughout the year. Through activities such as dolphin care, displays, and hands‑on experiences, visitors also gain opportunities to think about living creatures and the marine environment. Conveniently located just a short walk from the station, the facility is also close to hotels, restaurants and cafés, as well as Ohama Park. Why not enjoy interacting with dolphins in a comfortable semi-indoor pool during the hot summer?
Interactive programmes
● Feeding experience: 1,100 yen (no reservation needed; limited capacity). You can touch the dolphins and feed them. Young children must be accompanied by a guardian.
● Shallow water play: 7,700 yen (6,600 yen) (reservation required). Wear a wetsuit or chest waders and enter the water up to your waist to play with the dolphins. Approx. 15 minutes (Ages 5 and up; height 110 cm or taller)
● Dolphin swim: 14,300 yen (9,900 yen) (reservation required). Wear a wetsuit to interact with the dolphins and hold onto their dorsal fin as they swim through the pool. Even non-swimmers can participate safely with a life jacket. Approx. 30 minutes (Ages 5 and up; height 110 cm or taller)
Notes:
● All prices are tax included.
● Prices in ( ) indicate the children’s rate (ages 4 through elementary school).
● Depending on the animals’ condition and health, the number of programme sessions, participant capacity may be changed, or even programmes may be cancelled without prior notice.
● In addition to the interaction programmes, training sessions are held about three times a day, and anyone can observe them up close free of charge without making a reservation in advance (entrance fee is necessary).
This time, we had the opportunity to observe a training session and try the dolphin feeding experience! It was amazing to be able to see the dolphins up close and touch them too. Their skin felt rubbery and smooth, and we learned that they enjoy physical contact with humans and are very friendly creatures. Watching them swim so rapidly, reaching speeds of up to 30km per hour, was also mesmerizing. Why not fulfill your childhood dream and swim with a dolphin?
Facility Overview
Address: 4-1-1 Ohamakita-machi, Sakai-ku, Sakai City
Phone number: 072-268-5548
Website: https://www.dolphindome.jp/
Closest station: 10 min walk from Sakai station (Nankai line)
Opening hours: Open year-round 10:00-20:00 (last entry 19:30)
Admission fee: Adults (junior high students and above) 1,210 yen, children (ages 4 through elementary school) 770 yen, children 3 and under are free.
Aoi Napoli Umi Soba
How about enjoying a delicious meal after being soothed by dolphins? An Italian restaurant with stunning views where you can enjoy authentic Naples-style wood-fired pizza, charcoal-grilled dishes, and homemade desserts! The spacious venue seats 180 guests and features a breezy rooftop area as well as a terrace where pets are welcome.
Address: Marina Bay Club 2F, 4-1-1 Ohamakita-machi, Sakai-ku, Sakai City
Tel: 072-242-3830
Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 (last order 21:00)
Click here to visit the website (Japanese)
