Osaka Minato-ku, Osaka

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

4 penguin species

At a glance

Address 1-1-10 Kaigandori, Minato-ku, Osaka
Getting there About 5 minutes on foot from Exit 1 of Osakako Station (Osaka Metro Chuo Line)
Osaka City Bus to Tempozan Harbor Village (route 88 from Osaka Station or route 60 from Namba, bound for Tempozan); right by the stop
Right by the Tempozan (Kaiyukan) stop of the airport limousine bus from Kansai International Airport
Right off the Tempozan exit of the Hanshin Expressway (Wangan / Osakako Line); Tempozan parking for about 1,000 cars
Hours Varies by date. In Oct–Nov 2026 weekdays are 10:30–20:00, weekends and holidays open earlier (8:30–9:30) until 20:00 or 20:30. Last admission 1 hour before closing; check the official calendar
Closed Closed a few days a year (next: 13–14 January 2027); check the official calendar
Admission Adult (16+ / high school and up) ¥2,800
Child (ages 7–15) ¥1,400
Young child (ages 3–6) ¥700
Dynamic pricing: prices change by date (adult ¥2,800–3,500 as of Oct–Nov 2026); the figures above are the standard base price. Ages 2 and under free. Buying a dated e-ticket in advance is recommended
Official site www.kaiyukan.com
Information checked on October 16, 2026

Penguins you can see

  • King Penguin

    オウサマペンギン Aptenodytes patagonicus

    IUCN: LC (Least Concern)

    Where
    Antarctica tank (7F)

  • Gentoo Penguin

    ジェンツーペンギン Pygoscelis papua

    IUCN: LC (Least Concern)

    Where
    Antarctica tank (7F)

  • Adélie Penguin

    アデリーペンギン Pygoscelis adeliae

    IUCN: LC (Least Concern)

    Where
    Antarctica tank (7F)

  • Southern Rockhopper Penguin

    ミナミイワトビペンギン Eudyptes chrysocome

    IUCN: VU (Vulnerable)

    Where
    Falkland Islands (Malvinas) tank (4F)

Parade and feeding times

Parade and feeding times When / where Fee
Penguin Feeding Time (Antarctica) 10:00 and 14:20 at the Antarctica tank (7F); may be changed or cancelled without notice depending on the animals —
Southern Rockhopper Penguin Feeding Time 10:50 and 15:10 at the Falkland Islands (Malvinas) tank (4F); may be changed or cancelled without notice depending on the animals —

Highlights

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Nearby places

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Toba Aquarium

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FAQ

How many penguin species are at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan?
4 species: King Penguin, Gentoo Penguin, Adélie Penguin, Southern Rockhopper Penguin.
How much is admission to Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan?
Adult (16+ / high school and up) ¥2,800, Child (ages 7–15) ¥1,400, Young child (ages 3–6) ¥700 (as of October 16, 2026).
Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan?
Yes: Penguin Feeding Time (Antarctica), Southern Rockhopper Penguin Feeding Time. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.
How do I get to Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan?
About 5 minutes on foot from Exit 1 of Osakako Station (Osaka Metro Chuo Line), Osaka City Bus to Tempozan Harbor Village (route 88 from Osaka Station or route 60 from Namba, bound for Tempozan); right by the stop, Right by the Tempozan (Kaiyukan) stop of the airport limousine bus from Kansai International Airport, Right off the Tempozan exit of the Hanshin Expressway (Wangan / Osakako Line); Tempozan parking for about 1,000 cars.

Sources

We checked the official pages below on October 16, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.