Shizuoka Kakegawa
Kakegawa Kachoen
African Penguin
At a glance
| Address | 1517 Minamisaigo, Kakegawa, Shizuoka 436-0024 |
|---|---|
| Getting there | About 800 m on foot from the south exit of JR Kakegawa Station (about 5 min by taxi) About 10 min by the city loop bus (southbound) from stop 2 at the north exit of JR Kakegawa Station to Kakegawa Kachoen-mae About 5 min from the Kakegawa IC on the Tomei Expressway Free parking for 400 cars |
| Hours | 9:00–16:30 (last entry 16:00); opens at 8:30 on special opening days |
| Closed | Irregular, mostly Thursdays (Nov 12, 19, 26 and Dec 10, 17 in 2026; check the official calendar) |
| Admission | Adult (junior high and older) ¥2,000 Senior (65+) ¥1,700 Child (elementary school) ¥1,000 Preschoolers are free. With a disability certificate: ¥1,000 adults, ¥500 children, ¥1,000 for one carer. Same-day re-entry with your ticket stub. Prices as revised on October 1, 2026 |
| Official site | k-hana-tori.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
- Penguin Pool
- The penguin photo session is temporarily suspended
Parade and feeding times
| Parade and feeding times | When / where | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Feed the Penguins | 10:00 and 15:00 at the Penguin Pool (the hands-on experience page lists the afternoon session as 15:30; check on the day) | ¥500 |
| Indoor Bird Show | 13:00 at the Wakuwaku Event Area in the greenhouse (featuring parrots, penguins, owls and more) | Free |
Highlights
- Twice a day you can hand-feed fish to the African penguins (paid)
- Penguins join parrots and owls in the 13:00 indoor bird show
- An all-weather flower and bird theme park within walking distance of JR Kakegawa Station, with a step-free layout
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Kakegawa Kachoen?
- 1 species: African Penguin.
- How much is admission to Kakegawa Kachoen?
- Adult (junior high and older) ¥2,000, Senior (65+) ¥1,700, Child (elementary school) ¥1,000 (as of October 23, 2026).
- Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Kakegawa Kachoen?
- Yes: Feed the Penguins, Indoor Bird Show. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.
- How do I get to Kakegawa Kachoen?
- About 800 m on foot from the south exit of JR Kakegawa Station (about 5 min by taxi), About 10 min by the city loop bus (southbound) from stop 2 at the north exit of JR Kakegawa Station to Kakegawa Kachoen-mae, About 5 min from the Kakegawa IC on the Tomei Expressway, Free parking for 400 cars.
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 23, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.