Add a meeting with Kesennuma’s character Hoya Boya to a Motobu visit. Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium hosts stage sessions with dance, marine-life explanations and photographs, alongside video and panel displays.
Event details
- Dates: December 5–6, 2026
- Stage sessions: 10:00–11:00 and 14:00–15:00, 4F Uminchu Gate
- Video and panel displays: 9:00–17:00, 4F event hall
- Event admission: Free
The stage and displays are free; tickets for paid aquarium exhibits, merchandise and food are separate. Uminchu Gate and the event hall are different locations. Check the official programme and venue guidance before visiting.
Official programme and participation
Official aquarium event programme
Where to stay for this event
Stay in Motobu and arrange transport towards the aquarium, allowing time before your chosen stage session.
Photo: An Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium reference photograph, not the Hoya Boya event.