Hyogo Himeji
Himeji City Zoo
Magellanic Penguin
At a glance
| Address | 68 Honmachi, Himeji, Hyogo 670-0012 (east side of Himeji Castle) |
|---|---|
| Getting there | 15 min on foot north from JR Himeji Station or Sanyo Electric Railway Himeji Station 5 min on foot from the Shinki Bus stop Himeji-jo Otemon-mae By car, 15 min northeast from the Nakachi ramp on the Himeji Bypass or 15 min southwest from Sanyo-Himeji-Higashi IC (Sanyo Expressway). No zoo car park; use paid lots such as Himeyama or Otemon |
| Hours | 9:00–17:00 (last admission 16:30) |
| Closed | Dec 29–Jan 1 (no weekly closing day) |
| Admission | Adult ¥250 Child (age 5 to junior high) ¥50 Free for children under 5. Group discounts for 30 or more |
| Official site | www.city.himeji.lg.jp/dobutuen |
| Information checked on | October 23, 2026 |
Penguins you can see
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マゼランペンギン Spheniscus magellanicus
IUCN: LC (Least Concern)
- Where
- Penguin House
Highlights
- A municipal zoo on the grounds of Himeji Castle, a World Heritage Site, open since 1951
- Admission is ¥250 for adults and ¥50 for children, an easy stop on a visit to the castle
- Home to 343 animals of 87 species (as of January 31, 2026); the Magellanic is its only penguin
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Himeji City Zoo?
- 1 species: Magellanic Penguin.
- How much is admission to Himeji City Zoo?
- Adult ¥250, Child (age 5 to junior high) ¥50 (as of October 23, 2026).
- How do I get to Himeji City Zoo?
- 15 min on foot north from JR Himeji Station or Sanyo Electric Railway Himeji Station, 5 min on foot from the Shinki Bus stop Himeji-jo Otemon-mae, By car, 15 min northeast from the Nakachi ramp on the Himeji Bypass or 15 min southwest from Sanyo-Himeji-Higashi IC (Sanyo Expressway). No zoo car park; use paid lots such as Himeyama or Otemon.
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 23, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.