Hyogo Toyooka
Kinosaki Marine World
Humboldt Penguin
At a glance
| Address | 1090 Seto, Toyooka, Hyogo 669-6122 |
|---|---|
| Getting there | About 10 minutes by Zentan Bus from JR Kinosaki-onsen Station to the Hiyoriyama (Marine World) stop About 25 minutes by car from the Toyooka-Izushi IC on the Kita-Kinki Toyooka Expressway About 30 minutes by car from Tajima Airport |
| Hours | 9:30–16:30 (last entry 30 min before closing; extended in summer, check the official calendar) |
| Closed | Irregular (Nov 11 and Dec 9, 2026, and Jan 1, 2027; check the official calendar) |
| Admission | Adult ¥2,800 Child (elementary and junior high) ¥1,400 Preschooler (3+) ¥700 Tickets are sold at the gate on the day (online advance sales only during Golden Week and Obon) |
| Official site | marineworld.hiyoriyama.co.jp |
| 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)
- Where
- Penguin Pool in the Tube
Parade and feeding times
| Parade and feeding times | When / where | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Penguin Walk | 11:15, 13:15 and 15:15 (about 7 min; subject to change without notice) | — |
| Backyard Tour: Penguins | About 30 min, 15 people per session; start times on the booking page. Online booking opens a week ahead (ages 3+) | ¥1,500 per person |
Highlights
- In the Penguin Pool at the Tube exhibit you can watch fast swimming as well as incubating and chick-rearing
- The Penguin Walk runs three times a day for about 7 minutes; there are no regulars, and whoever gathers before the walk takes part
- On the Backyard Tour, a keeper shows you behind the scenes and you get to touch a penguin at the end
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Kinosaki Marine World?
- 1 species: Humboldt Penguin.
- How much is admission to Kinosaki Marine World?
- Adult ¥2,800, Child (elementary and junior high) ¥1,400, Preschooler (3+) ¥700 (as of October 23, 2026).
- Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Kinosaki Marine World?
- Yes: Penguin Walk, Backyard Tour: Penguins. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.
- How do I get to Kinosaki Marine World?
- About 10 minutes by Zentan Bus from JR Kinosaki-onsen Station to the Hiyoriyama (Marine World) stop, About 25 minutes by car from the Toyooka-Izushi IC on the Kita-Kinki Toyooka Expressway, About 30 minutes by car from Tajima Airport.
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 23, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.
- Official: Home
- Official: Tube exhibit (Penguin Pool)
- Official: Keeper's report naming a Humboldt penguin
- Official: Penguin Walk
- Official: Daily attraction schedule
- Official: Opening hours and closed-day calendar
- Official: Hours, admission and access
- Official: Backyard Tour: Penguins
- Official: English page