Kanagawa Hakone
Hakone-en Aquarium
King Penguin
At a glance
| Address | 139 Motohakone, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0522 (inside Hakone-en) |
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| Getting there | About 2 hours 25 minutes by Odakyu Hakone Highway Bus from Shinjuku Station (West Exit); get off at Hakone-en About 1 hour 20 minutes by Izuhakone Bus from Odawara Station on the Tokaido Shinkansen About 1 hour 5 minutes by Izuhakone Bus from Hakone-Yumoto Station on the Odakyu Romancecar 52 km via the Odawara-Atsugi Road from the Atsugi IC on the Tomei Expressway (about 1 hour), or 24 km via Otome Pass from the Gotemba IC (about 45 min) Parking available (¥1,000 per car on weekdays, ¥1,200 on weekends and holidays) |
| Hours | 9:00–16:30 (last entry 30 minutes before closing); may change by season |
| Closed | Open year-round according to the official hours page |
| Admission | Adult (junior high and up) ¥1,600 Child (age 4 to elementary school) ¥800 Guests of The Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko or Ryuguden Annex and SEIBU PRINCE CLUB members: adult ¥1,300, child ¥650 |
| Official site | www.princehotels.co.jp/amuse/hakone-en/suizokukan |
| Information checked on | October 23, 2026 |
Penguins you can see
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オウサマペンギン Aptenodytes patagonicus
IUCN: LC (Least Concern)
- Where
- Seawater Hall
Highlights
- At 723 m above sea level, the highest aquarium in Japan with a large seawater tank
- The Seawater Hall centres on an open-air tank 7 m high holding 1,255 t of seawater; the King penguins live in this hall
- Seal Plaza, where freshwater Baikal seals and spotted seals live together, is another highlight
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Hakone-en Aquarium?
- 1 species: King Penguin.
- How much is admission to Hakone-en Aquarium?
- Adult (junior high and up) ¥1,600, Child (age 4 to elementary school) ¥800 (as of October 23, 2026).
- How do I get to Hakone-en Aquarium?
- About 2 hours 25 minutes by Odakyu Hakone Highway Bus from Shinjuku Station (West Exit); get off at Hakone-en, About 1 hour 20 minutes by Izuhakone Bus from Odawara Station on the Tokaido Shinkansen, About 1 hour 5 minutes by Izuhakone Bus from Hakone-Yumoto Station on the Odakyu Romancecar, 52 km via the Odawara-Atsugi Road from the Atsugi IC on the Tomei Expressway (about 1 hour), or 24 km via Otome Pass from the Gotemba IC (about 45 min), Parking available (¥1,000 per car on weekdays, ¥1,200 on weekends and holidays).
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 23, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.