Shizuoka Numazu
Izu-Mito Sea Paradise
African Penguin
At a glance
| Address | 3-1 Uchiura-Nagahama, Numazu, Shizuoka 410-0295 |
|---|---|
| Getting there | About 25 minutes by Izuhakone Bus (bound for Izu-Mito Sea Paradise) from Izu-Nagaoka Station on the Izuhakone Railway Sunzu Line Izu-Nagaoka Station is about 20 minutes from JR Mishima Station on the Sunzu Line By car, about 30 minutes from the Nagaizumi-Numazu IC (Shin-Tomei) or Numazu IC (Tomei) via the Izu-Jukan and Izu-Chuo roads (Izu-Nagaoka IC); paid parking for 300 cars |
| Hours | 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:00) |
| Closed | Open almost every day; closed on a few days in winter for maintenance (announced on the official site) |
| Admission | Adult (junior high and up) ¥2,600 Child (age 4 to 6th grade) ¥1,300 Senior (65+, on-site purchase only) ¥2,200 Web tickets are ¥2,400 (adult) / ¥1,200 (child). Annual passport ¥8,000 (adult) / ¥4,000 (child). Prices were revised on April 1, 2026 |
| Official site | www.mitosea.com |
| 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
- Cape penguin house in the Natural Habitat Area
Parade and feeding times
| Parade and feeding times | When / where | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Feed the Penguins | From 10:45 (from 11:00 starting Nov 1). October to June only, about 5 minutes, 10 buckets per session (2 fish each); tickets sold first-come at the takeout counter. Cancelled if avian flu breaks out | ¥500 per bucket |
Highlights
- In the Pen-Para zone visitors step right into the penguins' living space, close enough to hear and smell them
- The African penguins live in the Cape house of the Natural Habitat Area, an open stretch of Suruga Bay shared with sea lions and seals
- Built on a natural cove, with Mt. Fuji visible across the water, including behind the Dolphin Sea show stage
Tickets
Check prices and availability on the ticket page.
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Izu-Mito Sea Paradise?
- 1 species: African Penguin.
- How much is admission to Izu-Mito Sea Paradise?
- Adult (junior high and up) ¥2,600, Child (age 4 to 6th grade) ¥1,300, Senior (65+, on-site purchase only) ¥2,200 (as of October 23, 2026).
- Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Izu-Mito Sea Paradise?
- Yes: Feed the Penguins. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.
- How do I get to Izu-Mito Sea Paradise?
- About 25 minutes by Izuhakone Bus (bound for Izu-Mito Sea Paradise) from Izu-Nagaoka Station on the Izuhakone Railway Sunzu Line, Izu-Nagaoka Station is about 20 minutes from JR Mishima Station on the Sunzu Line, By car, about 30 minutes from the Nagaizumi-Numazu IC (Shin-Tomei) or Numazu IC (Tomei) via the Izu-Jukan and Izu-Chuo roads (Izu-Nagaoka IC); paid parking for 300 cars.
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 23, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.
- Official: Shows and events (penguin feeding, Pen-Para)
- Official: Facility guide (exhibits, Natural Habitat Area, Pen-Para)
- Official: Halloween 2025 topic (African penguin exhibit location)
- Official: Halloween 2026 topic (African penguin exhibit location)
- Official: October 2023 spot guide topic (Humboldt penguin talk)
- Official: Admission
- Official: Information (access, address, closed days)
- Official: Top page (today's hours, notices, map)