Kochi
Katsurahama Aquarium
Humboldt Penguin
At a glance
| Address | 778 Urado (inside Katsurahama Park), Kochi, Kochi 781-0262 |
|---|---|
| Getting there | About 30 minutes by Tosaden bus bound for Katsurahama from JR Kochi Station or Harimayabashi About 30 minutes by car from the Kochi IC on the Kochi Expressway About 30 minutes by taxi or car from Kochi Ryoma Airport No dedicated parking; use the municipal Katsurahama Park car park |
| Hours | 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30) |
| Closed | Open daily except January 1 |
| Admission | Adult ¥1,600 Elementary and junior high students ¥600 Child (3 and over) ¥400 Children are charged from age 3. Annual pass: ¥6,000 adult, ¥2,000 student, ¥1,000 child. Discount with a disability certificate |
| Official site | katurahama-aq.jp |
| Information checked on | October 22, 2026 |
Penguins you can see
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フンボルトペンギン Spheniscus humboldti
IUCN: VU (Vulnerable)
- Where
- Hyogobenda Penguin Danchi
Parade and feeding times
| Parade and feeding times | When / where | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Penguin Feeding Experience | Self-service, no set times; may change or be cancelled depending on the animals' condition or pool cleaning | ¥100 per capsule |
Highlights
- Home to more than 20 Humboldt penguins, each wearing a name tag on its flipper
- Self-service feeding for penguins as well as sea turtles, Steller sea lions, sea lions and capybaras (¥100 each)
- A small, mostly open-air aquarium on the beach of Katsurahama Park, with about 220 species and 4,000 animals
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Katsurahama Aquarium?
- 1 species: Humboldt Penguin.
- How much is admission to Katsurahama Aquarium?
- Adult ¥1,600, Elementary and junior high students ¥600, Child (3 and over) ¥400 (as of October 22, 2026).
- Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Katsurahama Aquarium?
- Yes: Penguin Feeding Experience. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.
- How do I get to Katsurahama Aquarium?
- About 30 minutes by Tosaden bus bound for Katsurahama from JR Kochi Station or Harimayabashi, About 30 minutes by car from the Kochi IC on the Kochi Expressway, About 30 minutes by taxi or car from Kochi Ryoma Airport, No dedicated parking; use the municipal Katsurahama Park car park.
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 22, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.