Tokyo Musashino
Inokashira Park Zoo
Humboldt Penguin
At a glance
| Address | 1-17-6 Gotenyama, Musashino City, Tokyo 180-0005 |
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| Getting there | About 10 minutes on foot from the Park Exit (South Exit) of Kichijoji Station (JR Chuo / Sobu Lines, Keio Inokashira Line) Odakyu Bus from Kichijoji Station Park Exit to the second stop, Bunkaen-mae (on weekday and Saturday rush hours get off at Mansukebashi and walk about 5 minutes) Split into the Zoo (main garden) and the Aquatic Life Garden (annex), about 5 minutes apart on foot; the penguins are in the main garden. No parking |
| Hours | 9:30–17:00 (entry and ticket sales until 16:00; extended to 18:00 or 20:00 on a few dates) |
| Closed | Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a public holiday), and Dec 29–Jan 1. Some Mondays are open; check the official calendar |
| Admission | Adult ¥400 Senior (65+) ¥200 Junior high student ¥150 One ticket covers both the main garden and the annex. Free for children through 6th grade and for junior high students living or studying in Tokyo. Annual passport ¥1,600 (adult) / ¥800 (65+). Free admission on May 4, May 17 and Oct 1 |
| Official site | www.tokyo-zoo.net/zoo/ino |
| Information checked on | October 23, 2026 |
Penguins you can see
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フンボルトペンギン Spheniscus humboldti
IUCN: VU (Vulnerable)
- Where
- Penguin house in the main garden (Animals of the World area)
- Count
- 4
- Two birds that arrived from Aqua World Oarai in October 2026 are being introduced to the existing pair, and their display may be paused depending on how it goes
Highlights
- The penguin house was renovated in early 2026, with land and walls coloured after the Peruvian coast where Humboldt penguins live, and freshly polished acrylic for a clearer view of them swimming
- A beginner-friendly zoo inside Inokashira Park, where 140 of the roughly 160 species are native to Japan; the penguins are among the few animals from abroad
- Admission is ¥400 for adults and free through 6th grade, a 10-minute walk from Kichijoji Station
Tickets
Check prices and availability on the ticket page.
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Inokashira Park Zoo?
- 1 species: Humboldt Penguin.
- How much is admission to Inokashira Park Zoo?
- Adult ¥400, Senior (65+) ¥200, Junior high student ¥150 (as of October 23, 2026).
- How do I get to Inokashira Park Zoo?
- About 10 minutes on foot from the Park Exit (South Exit) of Kichijoji Station (JR Chuo / Sobu Lines, Keio Inokashira Line), Odakyu Bus from Kichijoji Station Park Exit to the second stop, Bunkaen-mae (on weekday and Saturday rush hours get off at Mansukebashi and walk about 5 minutes), Split into the Zoo (main garden) and the Aquatic Life Garden (annex), about 5 minutes apart on foot; the penguins are in the main garden. No parking.
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 23, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.
- Official: Two Humboldt penguins go on display (4 birds in total)
- Official: Animal encyclopedia, Humboldt penguin (exhibit area)
- Official: Animals of the World exhibit (species)
- Official: Zoo blog on the renovated penguin exhibit
- Official: Hours, closed days and admission
- Official: Opening calendar (data)
- Official: Access (address and map)
- Official: Online ticket purchase
- Official: About the zoo (features and species count)
- Official: English site (name and address)