Aichi Chikusa-ku, Nagoya
Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens
2 penguin species
At a glance
| Address | 3-70 Higashiyama Motomachi, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 464-0804 |
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| Getting there | 3 minutes on foot from Exit 3 of Higashiyama Koen Station (Subway Higashiyama Line) 7 minutes on foot from Exit 6 of Hoshigaoka Station (Subway Higashiyama Line), convenient for the botanical garden About 15 minutes west on Prefectural Route 60 from the Nagoya IC (Tomei Expressway) About 1,600 parking spaces, ¥1,000 per car per visit. Public transport is recommended as nearby roads get congested |
| Hours | 9:00–16:50 (entry and ticket sales until 16:30). Some animals go indoors from around 16:00 |
| Closed | Mondays (the next non-holiday weekday if Monday is a holiday), and December 29 to January 1 |
| Admission | Adult (high school and older) ¥800 Nagoya residents aged 65+ ¥200 Free for junior high school students and younger. One ticket covers both the zoo and the botanical garden. Combined ticket with Higashiyama Sky Tower: ¥880 for adults |
| Official site | www.higashiyama.city.nagoya.jp |
| Information checked on | October 19, 2026 |
Penguins you can see
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Humboldt Penguin
フンボルトペンギン Spheniscus humboldti
IUCN: VU (Vulnerable)
- Where
- Penguin House, Main Zoo (Ocean Zone)
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Northern Rockhopper Penguin
キタイワトビペンギン Eudyptes moseleyi
IUCN: EN (Endangered)
- Where
- Penguin House, Main Zoo (Ocean Zone)
Highlights
- The Penguin House recreates the rocky South American coast where Humboldt penguins live, with mist evoking the surf line
- See two species side by side, Humboldt and Northern Rockhopper penguins
- Free for junior high students and younger; adults pay ¥800 for both the zoo and the botanical garden
Tickets
Check prices and availability on the ticket page.
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens?
- 2 species: Humboldt Penguin, Northern Rockhopper Penguin.
- How much is admission to Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens?
- Adult (high school and older) ¥800, Nagoya residents aged 65+ ¥200 (as of October 19, 2026).
- How do I get to Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens?
- 3 minutes on foot from Exit 3 of Higashiyama Koen Station (Subway Higashiyama Line), 7 minutes on foot from Exit 6 of Hoshigaoka Station (Subway Higashiyama Line), convenient for the botanical garden, About 15 minutes west on Prefectural Route 60 from the Nagoya IC (Tomei Expressway), About 1,600 parking spaces, ¥1,000 per car per visit. Public transport is recommended as nearby roads get congested.
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 19, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.