The “Oki-chan Theater” is a free-admission dolphin show that can be enjoyed as many times as you like.
Ocean Expo Park is located in Honbu, Okinawa Prefecture.
The Churaumi Aquarium has become a famous tourist attraction, but have you ever heard of the dolphin show called “Oki-chan Theater” held here?
Many dolphins perform spectacular tricks and jump against the backdrop of Okinawa’s blue ocean.
The dolphin show is exciting for both children and adults, and it is free of charge!
You don’t have to go out of your way to buy a ticket to Churaumi Aquarium!
Enjoy the healing dolphin show at the Oki-chan Theater with free admission.
Point 1: Dynamic show of cute dolphins
The charm of the “Oki-chan Theater” is its cute dolphins!
The dolphins perform dynamic and light high jumps, unique dances, comical moves, choruses, and many other tricks that bring smiles to the faces of the audience.
The dolphins’ charming movements are truly soothing!
The dolphins’ vigorous swimming in the water, which can be seen through the glass from the seats, is also very powerful and you cannot take your eyes off the dolphins.
The dolphins of the Oki-chan Theater are so popular that they are called “idols of the Ocean Expo.
Point 2: Held 5 times a day! Enjoy the show for free!
Dolphin shows at the Oki-chan Theater are held five times a day at 10:30, 11:30, 13:00, 15:00, and 17:00.
The shows start every hour or two, so don’t worry if you miss one or can’t enter due to crowds. If you enjoy the surrounding facilities, the next show will start in no time!
Also, there is no admission fee to the Oki-chan Theater.
It is unbelievable that you can enjoy the cute dolphins’ show for free, isn’t it?
Point 3: Learn about dolphin species and ecology
If you look closely at the dolphins you see at the Okichan Theater, you will notice that they are of different species.
The Okigondoh, which is the most numerous dolphin kept here, is characterized by its black color and large head.
The “Okinawa dolphin,” from which the Oki-chan Theater gets its name, is characterized by its long, slender mouth. He is a very long-lived veteran dolphin, having been in captivity for 48 years, the longest record in Japan!
Other dolphins include the “Banded Dolphin” and “Sheldon’s Dolphin,” and through their shows, the ecology of dolphins is explained.
