Hokkaido Asahikawa
Asahiyama Zoo
4 penguin species
At a glance
| Address | Kuranuma, Higashi-Asahikawa-cho, Asahikawa, Hokkaido 078-8205 |
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| Getting there | About 40 minutes on Asahikawa Denki Kido bus routes 41 or 47 from stop 6 at JR Asahikawa Station (about every 30 minutes, ¥670 for adults) About 25 minutes (about 14.5 km) by car from Asahikawa Airport About 10 km (20 minutes) from the Asahikawa-Kita IC on the Doo Expressway; free parking at the main and east gates |
| Hours | Summer (May 1–Oct 15) 9:30–17:15; Oct 16–Nov 3 9:30–16:30 (last entry 16:00 in both). Winter (Nov 11–Apr 7) 10:30–15:30 (last entry 15:00). Hours differ between summer and winter |
| Closed | Nov 4–10 and Dec 30–Jan 1; the zoo is also outside its opening periods from early to late April (check the official calendar) |
| Admission | Adult ¥1,000 Adult (Asahikawa resident rate) ¥700 Single-visit ticket. Free for junior high school age and under. Adult fare rises to ¥1,400 (residents ¥800) from April 29, 2027. Annual passport ¥1,400 |
| Official site | www.city.asahikawa.hokkaido.jp/asahiyamazoo |
| Information checked on | October 16, 2026 |
Penguins you can see
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King Penguin
オウサマペンギン Aptenodytes patagonicus
IUCN: LC (Least Concern)
- Where
- Penguin House
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Gentoo Penguin
ジェンツーペンギン Pygoscelis papua
IUCN: LC (Least Concern)
- Where
- Penguin House
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Humboldt Penguin
フンボルトペンギン Spheniscus humboldti
IUCN: VU (Vulnerable)
- Where
- Penguin House
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Southern Rockhopper Penguin
ミナミイワトビペンギン Eudyptes chrysocome
IUCN: VU (Vulnerable)
- Where
- Penguin House
Parade and feeding times
| Parade and feeding times | When / where | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Penguin Walk | Winter only, while there is snow. In the 2025–26 season: Dec 18 to mid-March, twice daily at 11:00 and 14:30 (once at 11:00 in March, due to molting). About 500 m round trip from the Penguin House to near the Event Hall. Dates and times vary by year and snow conditions | — |
Highlights
- The Penguin House keeps four species (King, Gentoo, Humboldt and Rockhopper); a 360-degree underwater tunnel lets you watch penguins swim overhead as if flying
- In the snowy winter season, the daily Penguin Walk takes the penguins on a stroll through the zoo grounds
- The zoo keeps 645 animals of 100 species (as of June 1, 2025); opening hours change between summer and winter
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Asahiyama Zoo?
- 4 species: King Penguin, Gentoo Penguin, Humboldt Penguin, Southern Rockhopper Penguin.
- How much is admission to Asahiyama Zoo?
- Adult ¥1,000, Adult (Asahikawa resident rate) ¥700 (as of October 16, 2026).
- Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Asahiyama Zoo?
- Yes: Penguin Walk. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.
- How do I get to Asahiyama Zoo?
- About 40 minutes on Asahikawa Denki Kido bus routes 41 or 47 from stop 6 at JR Asahikawa Station (about every 30 minutes, ¥670 for adults), About 25 minutes (about 14.5 km) by car from Asahikawa Airport, About 10 km (20 minutes) from the Asahikawa-Kita IC on the Doo Expressway; free parking at the main and east gates.
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 16, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.
- Official: Top page
- Official: Penguin House (species and exhibit)
- Official: Animal catalogue
- Official: Animal catalogue, Rockhopper Penguin
- Official: Keeper blog on the Southern Rockhopper chick
- Official: Opening period, admission and tickets
- Official: Admission fee revision
- Official: Events and opening calendar
- Official: FY2026 summer opening notice
- Official: Penguin Walk notice
- Official: Access
- Official: Zoo overview and statistics