Ibaraki Hitachi
Hitachi City Kamine Zoo
Humboldt Penguin
At a glance
| Address | 5-2-22 Miyata-cho, Hitachi, Ibaraki 317-0055 |
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| Getting there | About 10 min from JR Hitachi Station (Joban Line) on an Ibaraki Kotsu bus from stop 2 at the Central Exit; get off at Kamine Koen-guchi and walk about 3 min About 5 min from the Hitachi-Chuo IC on the Joban Expressway via Route 6 About 800 parking spaces in Kamine Park; a free shuttle bus links the park lots on Sundays and holidays |
| Hours | Mar–Oct 9:00–16:30 (last entry 15:45), Nov–Feb 9:00–16:00 (last entry 15:15) |
| Closed | Mostly Mondays (shifted to the day after a holiday in some weeks), plus Dec 31 and Jan 1. No closures from late July through August 2026; check the official list of closed days |
| Admission | Adult (high school to 64) ¥520 Child (4 to junior high) ¥100 Free for ages 3 and under and 65 and over. Free for disability certificate holders and one accompanying adult. Advance e-tickets ¥470 adult / ¥90 child (until the day before). Annual pass ¥1,250 adult / ¥550 child |
| Official site | www.city.hitachi.lg.jp/zoo |
| 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)
Highlights
- Its penguins are Humboldt Penguins, housed just inside the main gate next to the Reptile House
- A male and a female arrived from Yokohama's Zoorasia in September 2026 and joined the exhibit on September 29
Tickets
Check prices and availability on the ticket page.
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Hitachi City Kamine Zoo?
- 1 species: Humboldt Penguin.
- How much is admission to Hitachi City Kamine Zoo?
- Adult (high school to 64) ¥520, Child (4 to junior high) ¥100 (as of October 23, 2026).
- How do I get to Hitachi City Kamine Zoo?
- About 10 min from JR Hitachi Station (Joban Line) on an Ibaraki Kotsu bus from stop 2 at the Central Exit; get off at Kamine Koen-guchi and walk about 3 min, About 5 min from the Hitachi-Chuo IC on the Joban Expressway via Route 6, About 800 parking spaces in Kamine Park; a free shuttle bus links the park lots on Sundays and holidays.
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 23, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.