How much is admission to Kasumigaura House of Animals and Everyone?

Adult (high school and older) ¥1,650, Child (4 to junior high) ¥1,100 (as of October 23, 2026).

Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Kasumigaura House of Animals and Everyone?

Yes: Penguin Lunch Time, Guided Tour. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.

How do I get to Kasumigaura House of Animals and Everyone?

About 50 min by car or bus from JR Tsuchiura Station (Joban Line), About 20 km (35 min) from the Chiyoda-Ishioka IC on the Joban Expressway via Routes 6 and 355, About 30 km (50 min) from the Itako IC on the Higashi-Kanto Expressway via Route 355, Free parking all day (the lot closes after closing time).

Ibaraki Namegata

Kasumigaura House of Animals and Everyone

African Penguin

At a glance

Address	1234 Tamatsukuri-ko, Namegata, Ibaraki 311-3512
Getting there	About 50 min by car or bus from JR Tsuchiura Station (Joban Line) About 20 km (35 min) from the Chiyoda-Ishioka IC on the Joban Expressway via Routes 6 and 355 About 30 km (50 min) from the Itako IC on the Higashi-Kanto Expressway via Route 355 Free parking all day (the lot closes after closing time)
Hours	10:00–16:00 (last entry 15:30)
Closed	Wednesdays (open daily in some periods such as summer holidays; maintenance closures are announced on the official site)
Admission	Adult (high school and older) ¥1,650 Child (4 to junior high) ¥1,100 Tax included. Free for ages 3 and under. Advance tickets ¥1,430 adult / ¥880 child (until the day before). Discounts for Namegata residents, app members and disability certificate holders. Annual e-pass ¥6,600 adult / ¥4,400 child. The grounds have both free and paid areas
Official site	doubutsutominna.jp
Information checked on	October 23, 2026

Penguins you can see

African Penguin

ケープペンギン Spheniscus demersus

IUCN: CR (Critically Endangered)

Parade and feeding times

Parade and feeding times	When / where	Fee
Penguin Lunch Time	Weekdays 11:00; weekends and holidays 11:00 and 14:00. Curator talk included; food limited to the first 15 plates per session	¥400 per cup
Guided Tour	Weekdays 12:30; weekends and holidays 13:00 (sign up until 30 min before; not held during Golden Week). A curator-led walk covering the prehensile-tailed porcupines, penguins and owls	¥800 (free for ages 3 and under)

Highlights

Opened July 31, 2024 in the renovated former Water Science Museum. The building won the 2026 Good Design Gold Award and the 2026 AIJ Prize for architectural design
At Penguin Lunch Time you can feed the African Penguins while a curator explains
Sits at the foot of the Kasumigaura Bridge inside Kasumigaura Fureai Land, next to the Rainbow Tower and the waterside park, with free parking

Tickets

Buy on Asoview Buy on Rakuten Ticket

Check prices and availability on the ticket page.

Nearby places

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Hitachi City Kamine Zoo

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Sumida Aquarium

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FAQ

How many penguin species are at Kasumigaura House of Animals and Everyone?: 1 species: African Penguin.
How much is admission to Kasumigaura House of Animals and Everyone?: Adult (high school and older) ¥1,650, Child (4 to junior high) ¥1,100 (as of October 23, 2026).
Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Kasumigaura House of Animals and Everyone?: Yes: Penguin Lunch Time, Guided Tour. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.
How do I get to Kasumigaura House of Animals and Everyone?: About 50 min by car or bus from JR Tsuchiura Station (Joban Line), About 20 km (35 min) from the Chiyoda-Ishioka IC on the Joban Expressway via Routes 6 and 355, About 30 km (50 min) from the Itako IC on the Higashi-Kanto Expressway via Route 355, Free parking all day (the lot closes after closing time).

Sources

We checked the official pages below on October 23, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.