How much is admission to Hiroshima City Asa Zoological Park?

Adult (18–64) ¥510, Senior (65+) ¥170, High school student ¥170 (as of October 23, 2026).

How do I get to Hiroshima City Asa Zoological Park?

From JR Hiroshima Station take a train to Shin-Hakushima, transfer to the Astram Line to Kamiyasu, then a bus to the Asa Dobutsu-koen stop (about 45 min), Hiroden bus (Asahigaoka line) from Platform 7 of Hiroshima Bus Center to the Asa Dobutsu-koen stop (about 50 min), By car about 30–40 min from central Hiroshima or 15–20 min from the Hiroshima-Kita IC; paid parking for about 1,200 cars.

Hiroshima

Hiroshima City Asa Zoological Park

Humboldt Penguin

At a glance

Address	Asacho Dobutsuen, Asakita-ku, Hiroshima 731-3355
Getting there	From JR Hiroshima Station take a train to Shin-Hakushima, transfer to the Astram Line to Kamiyasu, then a bus to the Asa Dobutsu-koen stop (about 45 min) Hiroden bus (Asahigaoka line) from Platform 7 of Hiroshima Bus Center to the Asa Dobutsu-koen stop (about 50 min) By car about 30–40 min from central Hiroshima or 15–20 min from the Hiroshima-Kita IC; paid parking for about 1,200 cars
Hours	9:00–16:30 (last entry 16:00)
Closed	Thursdays (open on national holidays), Dec 29–Jan 1; extra opening days in busy seasons
Admission	Adult (18–64) ¥510 Senior (65+) ¥170 High school student ¥170 Free for children through junior high school; high school students are also free on Saturdays (except holidays and school breaks)
Official site	www.asazoo.jp
Information checked on	October 23, 2026

Penguins you can see

Humboldt Penguin

フンボルトペンギン Spheniscus humboldti

IUCN: VU (Vulnerable)

Where

Penguin pool in Peachiku Park (Zone 4)

Highlights

The penguin pool sits inside Peachiku Park, the children's zoo renovated in 2001
Egg-laying starts around November each year, and the keepers' blog follows the breeding season
Children through junior high school enter free, and adults pay just ¥510

Tickets

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Nearby places

Miyajima Public Aquarium

Hiroshima Hatsukaichi · about 25 km

1 penguin species

Shimane Aquarium AQUAS

Shimane Hamada · about 58 km

4 penguin species

Shunan City Tokuyama Zoo

Yamaguchi Shunan · about 75 km

1 penguin species

FAQ

How many penguin species are at Hiroshima City Asa Zoological Park?: 1 species: Humboldt Penguin.
How much is admission to Hiroshima City Asa Zoological Park?: Adult (18–64) ¥510, Senior (65+) ¥170, High school student ¥170 (as of October 23, 2026).
How do I get to Hiroshima City Asa Zoological Park?: From JR Hiroshima Station take a train to Shin-Hakushima, transfer to the Astram Line to Kamiyasu, then a bus to the Asa Dobutsu-koen stop (about 45 min), Hiroden bus (Asahigaoka line) from Platform 7 of Hiroshima Bus Center to the Asa Dobutsu-koen stop (about 50 min), By car about 30–40 min from central Hiroshima or 15–20 min from the Hiroshima-Kita IC; paid parking for about 1,200 cars.

Sources

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