Shizuoka Numazu
Awashima Marine Park
Northern Rockhopper Penguin, Humboldt Penguin, and African Penguin
At a glance
| Address | 186 Uchiura-Shigedera, Numazu, Shizuoka 410-0221 |
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| Getting there | About 30 min by Tokai Bus from Numazu Station south exit, stop 3 (buses for Osezaki, Nagahama, Enashi or Kishou) About 10–15 min by taxi from Izu-Nagaoka Station (Izuhakone Railway) From the Numazu IC on the Tomei Expressway via Route 414 and Prefectural Road 17. Parking for about 150 cars (¥500 per day) The island is a 3-minute boat ride from the pier next to the car park (boats about every 15 min); the fare is included in admission |
| Hours | Mar–Oct 9:30–17:00 (tickets until 15:30, last boat to the island 15:45); Nov–Feb 10:00–16:30 (tickets until 15:00, last boat 15:15) |
| Closed | Open year-round (may close in bad weather) |
| Admission | Adult (junior high school and up) ¥3,000 Child (age 4 to elementary school) ¥1,500 Senior (60+) ¥2,500 Includes the round-trip boat to the island and all shows. Visitors with a disability certificate: ¥1,500 adult / ¥800 child |
| Official site | www.marinepark.jp |
| Information checked on | October 23, 2026 |
Penguins you can see
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フンボルトペンギン Spheniscus humboldti
IUCN: VU (Vulnerable)
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ケープペンギン Spheniscus demersus
IUCN: CR (Critically Endangered)
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キタイワトビペンギン Eudyptes moseleyi
IUCN: EN (Endangered)
Parade and feeding times
| Parade and feeding times | When / where | Fee |
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| Feed the Penguins | 12:15 (ends when the fish run out; may be cancelled depending on the animals' condition) | ¥500 per person |
Highlights
- The whole of Awashima, an uninhabited island in Suruga Bay, is the park. The 3-minute boat ride is included in admission
- Three species, Humboldt, African and northern rockhopper, about 70 penguins in all (keepers' blog, May 2025)
- Two African penguins arrived from Tohoku Safari Park in October 2026
Tickets
Check prices and availability on the ticket page.
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Awashima Marine Park?
- 3 species: Humboldt Penguin, African Penguin, Northern Rockhopper Penguin.
- How much is admission to Awashima Marine Park?
- Adult (junior high school and up) ¥3,000, Child (age 4 to elementary school) ¥1,500, Senior (60+) ¥2,500 (as of October 23, 2026).
- Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Awashima Marine Park?
- Yes: Feed the Penguins. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.
- How do I get to Awashima Marine Park?
- About 30 min by Tokai Bus from Numazu Station south exit, stop 3 (buses for Osezaki, Nagahama, Enashi or Kishou), About 10–15 min by taxi from Izu-Nagaoka Station (Izuhakone Railway), From the Numazu IC on the Tomei Expressway via Route 414 and Prefectural Road 17. Parking for about 150 cars (¥500 per day), The island is a 3-minute boat ride from the pier next to the car park (boats about every 15 min); the fare is included in admission.
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 23, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.