Wakayama Shirahama
Adventure World
10 penguin species
At a glance
| Address | 2399 Katata, Shirahama, Nishimuro District, Wakayama 649-2201 |
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| Getting there | About 10 minutes by local bus from JR Shirahama Station About 5.9 km from the Nanki-Shirahama IC on the Kisei Expressway |
| Hours | 10:00–17:00 (may change in peak season) |
| Closed | Irregular, mostly Wednesdays (check the official calendar) |
| Admission | Adult (18+) ¥5,300 Senior (65+) ¥4,800 Youth (12–17) ¥4,300 Child (4–11) ¥3,300 1-day admission |
| Official site | www.aws-s.com |
| Information checked on | October 16, 2026 |
Penguins you can see
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Emperor Penguin
コウテイペンギン Aptenodytes forsteri
IUCN: NT (Near Threatened)
- Where
- Marine Mammal Pavilion, 2F
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King Penguin
オウサマペンギン Aptenodytes patagonicus
IUCN: LC (Least Concern)
- Where
- Marine Mammal Pavilion 2F / Center Dome 1F (parade)
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Gentoo Penguin
ジェンツーペンギン Pygoscelis papua
IUCN: LC (Least Concern)
- Where
- Marine Mammal Pavilion, 2F
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Adélie Penguin
アデリーペンギン Pygoscelis adeliae
IUCN: LC (Least Concern)
- Where
- Marine Mammal Pavilion, 2F
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Chinstrap Penguin
ヒゲペンギン Pygoscelis antarcticus
IUCN: LC (Least Concern)
- Where
- Marine Mammal Pavilion, 2F
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Magellanic Penguin
マゼランペンギン Spheniscus magellanicus
IUCN: LC (Least Concern)
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Humboldt Penguin
フンボルトペンギン Spheniscus humboldti
IUCN: VU (Vulnerable)
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African Penguin
ケープペンギン Spheniscus demersus
IUCN: CR (Critically Endangered)
- Where
- Fureai Plaza
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Northern Rockhopper Penguin
キタイワトビペンギン Eudyptes moseleyi
IUCN: EN (Endangered)
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Little Penguin
コガタペンギン Eudyptula minor
IUCN: LC (Least Concern)
Parade and feeding times
| Parade and feeding times | When / where | Fee |
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| Penguin Feeding Time | 11:00–11:10 and 15:00–15:10 (Center Dome / Marine Mammal Pavilion, about 10 min) | Free |
| Penguin Parade | 15:00–15:15 at Fureai Plaza (cancelled in rain; on weekends and holidays at Center Dome 1F, about 20 min) | Free |
| African Penguin Feeding Experience | 15:15–15:30 in front of the African penguin exhibit, Fureai Plaza | ¥500 per session |
| Polar Expedition Tour | Marine Mammal Pavilion, about 20 min, 10 people per session | ¥6,000 per person (ages 4+) |
Highlights
- Home to about 470 penguins of 10 species, from the Emperor down to the Little Penguin
- The Penguin World Lounge on the 2nd floor of the Marine Mammal Pavilion is open all day
- The parade and feeding time are free; paid feeding and tour experiences are also available
Tickets
Check prices and availability on the ticket page.
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Adventure World?
- 10 species: Emperor Penguin, King Penguin, Gentoo Penguin, Adélie Penguin, Chinstrap Penguin, Magellanic Penguin, Humboldt Penguin, African Penguin, Northern Rockhopper Penguin, Little Penguin.
- How much is admission to Adventure World?
- Adult (18+) ¥5,300, Senior (65+) ¥4,800, Youth (12–17) ¥4,300, Child (4–11) ¥3,300 (as of October 16, 2026).
- Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Adventure World?
- Yes: Penguin Feeding Time, Penguin Parade, African Penguin Feeding Experience, Polar Expedition Tour. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.
- How do I get to Adventure World?
- About 10 minutes by local bus from JR Shirahama Station, About 5.9 km from the Nanki-Shirahama IC on the Kisei Expressway.
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 16, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.