How much is admission to Shimane Aquarium AQUAS?

Adult ¥1,700, Elementary to high school ¥500 (as of October 23, 2026).

Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Shimane Aquarium AQUAS?

Yes: Penguin Feeding Time. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.

How do I get to Shimane Aquarium AQUAS?

About 16 minutes by Iwami Kotsu bus (bound for Gotsu via Hashi) from stop 4 at JR Hamada Station to Aquas-mae, right by the entrance, 12 minutes on foot from JR Hashi Station, About 90 minutes by expressway from the Hiroshima IC on the Sanyo Expressway; free parking for about 2,000 cars.

Shimane Hamada

Shimane Aquarium AQUAS

King Penguin, Gentoo Penguin, Northern Rockhopper Penguin and 1 more

At a glance

Address	1117-2 Kushiro-cho, Hamada, Shimane 697-0004
Getting there	About 16 minutes by Iwami Kotsu bus (bound for Gotsu via Hashi) from stop 4 at JR Hamada Station to Aquas-mae, right by the entrance 12 minutes on foot from JR Hashi Station About 90 minutes by expressway from the Hiroshima IC on the Sanyo Expressway; free parking for about 2,000 cars
Hours	9:00–17:00 (last entry 1 hour before closing); 20 Jul–31 Aug the main building is open 9:00–18:00 and the Penguin House 9:00–17:50
Closed	Tuesdays (the next day if Tuesday is a holiday); open daily during spring break, Golden Week, summer break (20 Jul–31 Aug) and the New Year holidays
Admission	Adult ¥1,700 Elementary to high school ¥500 Preschool children are free. Prices as revised on 1 April 2026
Official site	aquas.or.jp
Information checked on	October 23, 2026

Penguins you can see

King Penguin

オウサマペンギン Aptenodytes patagonicus

IUCN: LC (Least Concern)

Where

Penguin House, indoor pool (2F)
Gentoo Penguin

ジェンツーペンギン Pygoscelis papua

IUCN: LC (Least Concern)

Where

Penguin House, indoor pool (2F)
Northern Rockhopper Penguin

キタイワトビペンギン Eudyptes moseleyi

IUCN: EN (Endangered)

Where

Penguin House, indoor pool (2F)
Humboldt Penguin

フンボルトペンギン Spheniscus humboldti

IUCN: VU (Vulnerable)

Where

Penguin House, outdoor pool (2F)

Parade and feeding times

Parade and feeding times	When / where
Penguin Feeding Time	10:00 and 14:00 at the Penguin House 2F (10:30 and 14:00 on weekends and holidays until 3 Nov 2026); staff feed the penguins and talk about them; subject to change

Highlights

Home to four species (king, gentoo, northern rockhopper and Humboldt); watch them waddle up close and swim overhead
Three species live in the indoor pool and the Humboldts in the outdoor pool, both on the 2nd floor of the Penguin House
Opened in 2000 inside Iwami Seaside Park on the Sea of Japan; also known for its beluga whales and their "happiness bubble ring"

Tickets

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Check prices and availability on the ticket page.

Nearby places

Hiroshima City Asa Zoological Park

Hiroshima · about 58 km

1 penguin species

Miyajima Public Aquarium

Hiroshima Hatsukaichi · about 76 km

1 penguin species

Matsue Vogel Park

Shimane Matsue · about 93 km

1 penguin species

FAQ

How many penguin species are at Shimane Aquarium AQUAS?: 4 species: King Penguin, Gentoo Penguin, Northern Rockhopper Penguin, Humboldt Penguin.
How much is admission to Shimane Aquarium AQUAS?: Adult ¥1,700, Elementary to high school ¥500 (as of October 23, 2026).
Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Shimane Aquarium AQUAS?: Yes: Penguin Feeding Time. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.
How do I get to Shimane Aquarium AQUAS?: About 16 minutes by Iwami Kotsu bus (bound for Gotsu via Hashi) from stop 4 at JR Hamada Station to Aquas-mae, right by the entrance, 12 minutes on foot from JR Hashi Station, About 90 minutes by expressway from the Hiroshima IC on the Sanyo Expressway; free parking for about 2,000 cars.

Sources

We checked the official pages below on October 23, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.