Ibaraki Oarai
Aqua World Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium
1 penguin species
At a glance
| Address | 8252-3 Isohama-cho, Oarai-cho, Higashiibaraki-gun, Ibaraki 311-1301 |
|---|---|
| Getting there | About 7 minutes by Ibaraki Kotsu bus No. 50 or about 5 minutes by taxi from Nakaminato Station (Hitachinaka Seaside Railway Minato Line) About 20 minutes by the Umimachi Line loop bus (sightseeing route) or about 8 minutes by taxi from Oarai Station (Kashima Rinkai Railway) By car via the Mito-Oarai IC and National Route 51; free parking for about 750 cars |
| Hours | 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:00); may change by season. NIGHT AQUAWORLD on Saturdays 17:45–20:00 (web tickets only) |
| Closed | No regular closing day (open over New Year). Maintenance closures in 2026: June 23–24 and December 7–11 |
| Admission | Adult ¥2,300 Elementary and junior high school students ¥1,100 Child (3+) ¥400 Free for children under 3. Web ticket and annual pass holders get priority entry when crowded |
| Official site | www.aquaworld-oarai.com |
| Information checked on | October 16, 2026 |
Penguins you can see
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Humboldt Penguin
フンボルトペンギン Spheniscus humboldti
IUCN: VU (Vulnerable)
- Where
- Penguins Underwater (2F) and the Humboldt Penguin Tank at Ocean Terrace (3F outdoor area)
- In winter the outdoor area may be closed and programs paused as a precaution against avian influenza
Parade and feeding times
| Parade and feeding times | When / where | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Penguin Walk Time | 11:10 at Ocean Terrace (3F outdoor area); times vary by day, check the official program schedule | — |
| Penguin Feeding Time (Mogumogu Time) | 14:00 at the exhibit tank, with keeper commentary; times vary by day, check the official program schedule | — |
| Penguin Feeding Experience | Held daily, times vary by date; meet at the Humboldt Penguin Tank on Ocean Terrace, 25 people per session. Buy a ticket at the machine in front of the information desk | ¥500 per person (ages 5+) |
Highlights
- Watch Humboldt penguins "fly" underwater from the Penguins Underwater viewing space on the 2nd floor
- The open-air Ocean Terrace on the 3rd floor gives a 360-degree view of the penguins and sea lions, and hosts the penguin walk
- A large aquarium with about 580 species and 68,000 animals; a paid penguin feeding experience is also offered
Tickets
Check prices and availability on the ticket page.
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Aqua World Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium?
- 1 species: Humboldt Penguin.
- How much is admission to Aqua World Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium?
- Adult ¥2,300, Elementary and junior high school students ¥1,100, Child (3+) ¥400 (as of October 16, 2026).
- Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Aqua World Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium?
- Yes: Penguin Walk Time, Penguin Feeding Time (Mogumogu Time), Penguin Feeding Experience. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.
- How do I get to Aqua World Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium?
- About 7 minutes by Ibaraki Kotsu bus No. 50 or about 5 minutes by taxi from Nakaminato Station (Hitachinaka Seaside Railway Minato Line), About 20 minutes by the Umimachi Line loop bus (sightseeing route) or about 8 minutes by taxi from Oarai Station (Kashima Rinkai Railway), By car via the Mito-Oarai IC and National Route 51; free parking for about 750 cars.
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 16, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.
- Official: Penguins Underwater, 2F (species)
- Official: 3F outdoor area (Ocean Terrace)
- Official: Visitor guide (hours and closures)
- Official: Admission
- Official: Access by car (address and parking)
- Official: Access by train
- Official: Events and programs
- Official: Program schedule
- Official: Special programs, October 2026 (penguin feeding)
- Official: Facility overview
- Official English site: Floor guide