Tokyo Minato
Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa
King Penguin, Gentoo Penguin, Northern Rockhopper Penguin and 1 more
At a glance
| Address | Shinagawa Prince Hotel, 4-10-30 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8611 |
|---|---|
| Getting there | About 2 minutes on foot from the Takanawa Exit of Shinagawa Station (Shinkansen, JR and Keikyu lines) From Haneda Airport by Keikyu Line: as fast as 14 minutes from the Domestic Terminal station and 11 minutes from the International Terminal station Parking at the Shinagawa Prince Hotel (¥500 per 30 min; up to 3 hours free with same-day spending of ¥5,000 or more) |
| Hours | 10:00–20:00 (last entry 19:00) for Sep 24–Nov 30, 2026. Hours change by season; check the official site |
| Closed | Open year-round (hours and programs may change without notice) |
| Admission | Adult ¥2,800 Elementary and junior high student ¥1,300 Child (4+) ¥800 High school students ¥1,800 (student ID may be requested). Attractions and paid programs cost extra. Annual passport: ¥5,200 (adult) / ¥2,500 (elementary and junior high) / ¥1,500 (child) |
| Official site | www.aqua-park.jp |
| Information checked on | October 23, 2026 |
Penguins you can see
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ケープペンギン Spheniscus demersus
IUCN: CR (Critically Endangered)
- Where
- Penguin exhibit in Wild Street (2F)
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オウサマペンギン Aptenodytes patagonicus
IUCN: LC (Least Concern)
- Where
- Penguin exhibit in Wild Street (2F)
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ジェンツーペンギン Pygoscelis papua
IUCN: LC (Least Concern)
- Where
- Penguin exhibit in Wild Street (2F)
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キタイワトビペンギン Eudyptes moseleyi
IUCN: EN (Endangered)
- Where
- Penguin exhibit in Wild Street (2F)
Parade and feeding times
| Parade and feeding times | When / where |
|---|---|
| Friendly Time (Penguins): Performance | 11:00 and 15:00 at Friendly Square (2F), about 15 min. Watch the African penguins run and jump up close (times may vary by day; check the event schedule) |
| Friendly Time (Penguins): Education | 14:00 at Friendly Square (2F), about 15 min. A quiz-style talk on African penguin behaviour from the keepers' point of view (times may vary by day; check the event schedule) |
| Penguin Wild Live Viewing | 10:30 at the penguin exhibit in Wild Street (2F), about 10 min. Feeding time for the four penguin species, with live camera footage from inside the tank (times may vary by day; check the event schedule) |
Highlights
- Four penguin species: African, King, Gentoo and Northern Rockhopper, living in Wild Street alongside seals and otters
- The outdoor Friendly Square hosts African penguin performance and education programs
- About 2 minutes on foot from Shinagawa Station, open year-round
Tickets
Check prices and availability on the ticket page.
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa?
- 4 species: African Penguin, King Penguin, Gentoo Penguin, Northern Rockhopper Penguin.
- How much is admission to Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa?
- Adult ¥2,800, Elementary and junior high student ¥1,300, Child (4+) ¥800 (as of October 23, 2026).
- Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa?
- Yes: Friendly Time (Penguins): Performance, Friendly Time (Penguins): Education, Penguin Wild Live Viewing. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.
- How do I get to Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa?
- About 2 minutes on foot from the Takanawa Exit of Shinagawa Station (Shinkansen, JR and Keikyu lines), From Haneda Airport by Keikyu Line: as fast as 14 minutes from the Domestic Terminal station and 11 minutes from the International Terminal station, Parking at the Shinagawa Prince Hotel (¥500 per 30 min; up to 3 hours free with same-day spending of ¥5,000 or more).
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 23, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.
- Official: African penguin
- Official: King penguin
- Official: Gentoo penguin
- Official: Northern rockhopper penguin
- Official: Creature list data (species)
- Official: Floor guide 2F (Wild Street and Friendly Square)
- Official: Hours and admission
- Official: FAQ (closed days and re-entry)
- Official: Access (address, map and parking)
- Official: Event schedule
- Official: Event schedule data (by date)
- Official: Friendly Time (Penguins) Performance
- Official: Friendly Time (Penguins) Education
- Official: Penguin Wild Live Viewing
- Official: English site (name)