Tokyo Musashino

Inokashira Park Zoo

Humboldt Penguin

At a glance

Address 1-17-6 Gotenyama, Musashino City, Tokyo 180-0005
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

  • Humboldt Penguin

    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

Tickets

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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.

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