Hyogo Himeji
Himeji Central Park
African Penguin
At a glance
| Address | 1434 Kamiya, Tomitomi-cho, Himeji, Hyogo 679-2121 |
|---|---|
| Getting there | Shinki Bus route 74 from stop 14 at the north exit of JR Himeji Station to Himeji Central Park (¥590 for adults); only a few buses a day By car, about 5 min from Sanyo-Himeji-Higashi IC (Sanyo Expressway), about 15 min from the Funatsu ramp on the Bantan Renraku Road, or about 15 min from Hanada IC About 55 min from Osaka (Chugoku-Ikeda IC) and about 75 min from Kyoto-Minami IC or Kyobashi IC The safari and amusement park are not connected on foot; use the free shuttle bus or your own car. The drive-through safari requires your own car or a paid safari ride |
| Hours | Usually 10:00–17:00 (10:00–16:30 from Nov 30, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027; longer in summer). Hours vary by date, so check the official calendar. Reception closes 1 hour before closing |
| Closed | Irregular: Wednesdays in Oct–Nov 2026, mostly Tuesdays and Wednesdays from Dec 2026 to Feb 2027 (check the official calendar) |
| Admission | Adult (junior high and up) ¥4,200 Elementary school student ¥2,400 Child (age 3 to preschool) ¥1,300 Base price of the park admission ticket (safari and amusement park entry). On some dates it rises to ¥4,400–4,600 for adults, ¥2,600–2,800 for elementary students and ¥1,400–1,500 for young children. Amusement rides cost extra; the drive-through safari requires your own car or a paid safari ride |
| Official site | www.central-park.co.jp |
| Information checked on | October 23, 2026 |
Penguins you can see
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ケープペンギン Spheniscus demersus
IUCN: CR (Critically Endangered)
- Where
- Kangaroo Square in the Walking Safari (penguin exhibit)
Parade and feeding times
| Parade and feeding times | When / where | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| African Penguin Feeding Experience | 11:00 on weekends and holidays at the penguin exhibit in the Walking Safari (while supplies last; cancelled in rain) | ¥500 |
Highlights
- A drive-through safari, a walking safari and an amusement park in one place; the penguins live in the walking safari
- On weekends and holidays you can feed the African penguins yourself (¥500)
- The walking safari also offers feeding experiences with white lions and white tigers
Tickets
Check prices and availability on the ticket page.
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Himeji Central Park?
- 1 species: African Penguin.
- How much is admission to Himeji Central Park?
- Adult (junior high and up) ¥4,200, Elementary school student ¥2,400, Child (age 3 to preschool) ¥1,300 (as of October 23, 2026).
- Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Himeji Central Park?
- Yes: African Penguin Feeding Experience. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.
- How do I get to Himeji Central Park?
- Shinki Bus route 74 from stop 14 at the north exit of JR Himeji Station to Himeji Central Park (¥590 for adults); only a few buses a day, By car, about 5 min from Sanyo-Himeji-Higashi IC (Sanyo Expressway), about 15 min from the Funatsu ramp on the Bantan Renraku Road, or about 15 min from Hanada IC, About 55 min from Osaka (Chugoku-Ikeda IC) and about 75 min from Kyoto-Minami IC or Kyobashi IC, The safari and amusement park are not connected on foot; use the free shuttle bus or your own car. The drive-through safari requires your own car or a paid safari ride.
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 23, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.