Hokkaido Sapporo
AOAO SAPPORO
Northern Rockhopper Penguin and Little Penguin
At a glance
| Address | moyuk SAPPORO 4F–6F, 20 Minami 2-jo Nishi 3-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0062 |
|---|---|
| Getting there | About 3 minutes on foot from Odori Station (Sapporo Subway Namboku, Tozai and Toho Lines) 1 minute on foot from the Tanukikoji streetcar stop No dedicated parking; use nearby pay parking lots |
| Hours | 10:00–22:00 (last entry 21:00; may change by season) |
| Closed | None (occasional closures for maintenance) |
| Admission | Adult (high school and older) ¥2,200 Child (elementary and junior high) ¥1,100 Preschool (ages 3+) ¥200 Prices vary by date: on Rate B days adults ¥2,000, children ¥1,000, preschoolers ¥200. Under 3 free. See the official price calendar |
| Official site | aoao-sapporo.blue |
| Information checked on | October 23, 2026 |
Penguins you can see
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キタイワトビペンギン Eudyptes moseleyi
IUCN: EN (Endangered)
- Where
- 6F PENGUINS
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コガタペンギン Eudyptula minor
IUCN: LC (Least Concern)
- Where
- 6F GREEN ROOM
Parade and feeding times
| Parade and feeding times | When / where |
|---|---|
| Rockhopper Time | 11:30, 14:30 and 16:30 at 6F PENGUINS (the 14:30 session is on weekends and holidays only) |
| Fairy Time | 11:00 and 16:00 at 6F GREEN ROOM |
Highlights
- An urban aquarium on floors 4–6 of the moyuk SAPPORO shopping complex, 3 minutes from Odori Station and open until 22:00
- The Northern Rockhopper exhibit uses hexagonal blocks to reshape the land area, a world first according to the aquarium
- The Fairy Penguins are on breeding loan from Tokyo Sea Life Park, and a chick hatched in March 2026
Tickets
Check prices and availability on the ticket page.
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at AOAO SAPPORO?
- 2 species: Northern Rockhopper Penguin, Little Penguin.
- How much is admission to AOAO SAPPORO?
- Adult (high school and older) ¥2,200, Child (elementary and junior high) ¥1,100, Preschool (ages 3+) ¥200 (as of October 23, 2026).
- Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at AOAO SAPPORO?
- Yes: Rockhopper Time, Fairy Time. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.
- How do I get to AOAO SAPPORO?
- About 3 minutes on foot from Odori Station (Sapporo Subway Namboku, Tozai and Toho Lines), 1 minute on foot from the Tanukikoji streetcar stop, No dedicated parking; use nearby pay parking lots.
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 23, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.