Kanagawa Yokohama

Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise

5 penguin species

At a glance

Address Hakkeijima, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 236-0006
Getting there Nearest station is Hakkeijima Station on the Seaside Line; transfer from Kanazawa-Hakkei Station (Keikyu Line) or Shin-Sugita Station (JR Negishi Line)
Direct limousine bus from Yokohama Station (YCAT) and the Minato Mirai area, twice daily
By car, about 1.5 km from the Sachiura exit (Shuto Expressway Bayshore Route) or 2 km from Namiki IC (Yokohama-Yokosuka Road); no private cars on the island, use nearby parking
Hours The four aquariums open at 10:00; closing time varies by day (17:30 on weekdays, 18:30–20:00 on weekends and holidays when checked). Last entry 30 min before closing. Check the official hours page
Closed Open year-round (occasional temporary closures; check the official hours page)
Admission Adult / High school student ¥3,500
Senior (65+) ¥3,000
Elementary / Junior high student ¥2,200
Child (4+) ¥1,200
Prices for the Aqua Resorts Pass, which covers the four aquariums (Aqua Museum, Dolphin Fantasy, Fureai Lagoon and Umi Farm). The One Day Pass including rides is priced separately. Entry to Hakkeijima island itself is free
Official site www.seaparadise.co.jp
Information checked on October 16, 2026

Penguins you can see

  • King Penguin

    オウサマペンギン Aptenodytes patagonicus

    IUCN: LC (Least Concern)

    Where
    Aqua Museum 1F, LABO4 Animals of the Icy Seas

  • Gentoo Penguin

    ジェンツーペンギン Pygoscelis papua

    IUCN: LC (Least Concern)

    Where
    Aqua Museum 1F, LABO4 Animals of the Icy Seas

  • Adélie Penguin

    アデリーペンギン Pygoscelis adeliae

    IUCN: LC (Least Concern)

    Where
    Aqua Museum 1F, LABO4 Animals of the Icy Seas

  • Chinstrap Penguin

    ヒゲペンギン Pygoscelis antarcticus

    IUCN: LC (Least Concern)

    Where
    Aqua Museum 1F, LABO4 Animals of the Icy Seas

  • African Penguin

    ケープペンギン Spheniscus demersus

    IUCN: CR (Critically Endangered)

    Where
    Fureai Lagoon

Parade and feeding times

Parade and feeding times When / where Fee
Cape Penguin Parade & Interactive Performance Fureai Lagoon, about 10 min. Twice daily; times vary by day (10:30 and 16:30 on weekdays, 12:00 and 16:30 on weekends and holidays when checked). May change or be cancelled depending on the animals Free
Animal Performance: Fure-n-Do! Time Friendly Circle, Fureai Lagoon, about 25 min, featuring otters, Cape penguins and South American sea lions. Times vary by day (12:30 and 15:00 on weekdays; 10:30, 13:00 and 15:00 on weekends and holidays when checked) Free
Polar Animals Lecture Time Aqua Museum 1F LABO4, about 10 min. Weekdays once at 12:00 (penguins on Wednesdays, walruses Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri); weekends and holidays at 12:15 (penguins) and 12:30 (walruses). Times vary by day, check the event schedule Free with aquarium admission
Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Penguins, Seals and Sea Lions Hireashi Beach, Fureai Lagoon, about 30 min. Advance online booking required. Times vary by day (13:00 and 16:00 on weekdays; 13:30, 15:30 and 17:00 on weekends and holidays when checked) ¥800

Highlights

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Nearby places

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Ueno Zoo

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FAQ

How many penguin species are at Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise?
5 species: King Penguin, Gentoo Penguin, Adélie Penguin, Chinstrap Penguin, African Penguin.
How much is admission to Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise?
Adult / High school student ¥3,500, Senior (65+) ¥3,000, Elementary / Junior high student ¥2,200, Child (4+) ¥1,200 (as of October 16, 2026).
Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise?
Yes: Cape Penguin Parade & Interactive Performance, Animal Performance: Fure-n-Do! Time, Polar Animals Lecture Time, Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Penguins, Seals and Sea Lions. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.
How do I get to Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise?
Nearest station is Hakkeijima Station on the Seaside Line; transfer from Kanazawa-Hakkei Station (Keikyu Line) or Shin-Sugita Station (JR Negishi Line), Direct limousine bus from Yokohama Station (YCAT) and the Minato Mirai area, twice daily, By car, about 1.5 km from the Sachiura exit (Shuto Expressway Bayshore Route) or 2 km from Namiki IC (Yokohama-Yokosuka Road); no private cars on the island, use nearby parking.

Sources

We checked the official pages below on October 16, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.