Hyogo Chuo-ku, Kobe
Kobe Animal Kingdom
1 penguin species
At a glance
| Address | 7-1-9 Minatojima-minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0047 |
|---|---|
| Getting there | About 14 minutes from Sannomiya on the Port Liner (toward Kobe Airport); get off at Keisan Kagaku Center Station About 4 minutes from Kobe Airport Station on the Port Liner (toward Sannomiya) About 25 minutes by Shinki Bus from Sannomiya-ekimae (weekends and holidays only) Parking for 880 cars (¥700 weekdays, ¥1,000 weekends and holidays, per 24 hours) |
| Hours | 10:00–17:00 (per the October 2026 calendar) |
| Closed | Thursdays (per the October 2026 calendar; check the official calendar) |
| Admission | Adult (junior high and up) ¥2,400 Senior (65+) ¥1,900 Elementary school ¥1,200 Child (4–5) ¥500 Tax included. Group rates for 15 or more |
| Official site | www.kobe-oukoku.com |
| Information checked on | October 19, 2026 |
Penguins you can see
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African Penguin
ケープペンギン Spheniscus demersus
IUCN: CR (Critically Endangered)
- Where
- Outside Park, Penguin Coast
Parade and feeding times
| Parade and feeding times | When / where | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Penguin Snack | 11:00 and 15:30 at Penguin Coast (25 groups per session; numbered tickets handed out on site 30 min before; may be cancelled for weather or animal health) | ¥200 per group |
Highlights
- African penguins live at Penguin Coast in the Outside Park
- Penguin Snack, where you feed the penguins fish, is billed as one of the park's most popular events
- Right by a Port Liner station, about 4 minutes from Kobe Airport
Tickets
Check prices and availability on the ticket page.
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Kobe Animal Kingdom?
- 1 species: African Penguin.
- How much is admission to Kobe Animal Kingdom?
- Adult (junior high and up) ¥2,400, Senior (65+) ¥1,900, Elementary school ¥1,200, Child (4–5) ¥500 (as of October 19, 2026).
- Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Kobe Animal Kingdom?
- Yes: Penguin Snack. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.
- How do I get to Kobe Animal Kingdom?
- About 14 minutes from Sannomiya on the Port Liner (toward Kobe Airport); get off at Keisan Kagaku Center Station, About 4 minutes from Kobe Airport Station on the Port Liner (toward Sannomiya), About 25 minutes by Shinki Bus from Sannomiya-ekimae (weekends and holidays only), Parking for 880 cars (¥700 weekdays, ¥1,000 weekends and holidays, per 24 hours).
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 19, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.