How much is admission to Komoro Zoo?

Adult (high school and older) ¥500, Elementary and junior high ¥200 (as of October 23, 2026).

Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Komoro Zoo?

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

How do I get to Komoro Zoo?

About 3 min on foot from Komoro Station (Shinano Railway / JR Koumi Line) to the Kaikoen entrance, From the Komoro IC on the Joshin-etsu Expressway; Kaikoen parking is ¥500 per car.

Nagano Komoro

Komoro Zoo

Humboldt Penguin

At a glance

Address	311 Tei, Komoro, Nagano 384-0804
Getting there	About 3 min on foot from Komoro Station (Shinano Railway / JR Koumi Line) to the Kaikoen entrance From the Komoro IC on the Joshin-etsu Expressway; Kaikoen parking is ¥500 per car
Hours	9:30–16:30
Closed	Open daily through November 30; closed Wednesdays from December to the second week of March, and December 29 to January 3 when all of Kaikoen is closed
Admission	Adult (high school and older) ¥500 Elementary and junior high ¥200 Kaikoen combined ticket covering the garden, the zoo and four museums; preschool children free with a guardian
Official site	www.city.komoro.lg.jp/komoro_zoo
Information checked on	October 23, 2026

Penguins you can see

Humboldt Penguin

フンボルトペンギン Spheniscus humboldti

IUCN: VU (Vulnerable)

Where

Penguin Village on the Cliff

Count

8

Parade and feeding times

Parade and feeding times	When / where
Penguin Feeding Time	Daily 10:00–10:10 and 15:00–15:10, with keeper commentary

Highlights

Opened in 1926; marked its centenary in 2026 with a reopening on April 26 after renovation
Set inside Kaikoen, the ruins of Komoro Castle (one of Japan's 100 famous castles), 3 min on foot from Komoro Station
The penguin enclosure, Penguin Village on the Cliff, is streamed live on YouTube

Nearby places

Suzaka Zoo

Nagano Suzaka · about 36 km

1 penguin species

Nagano City Joyama Zoo

Nagano · about 43 km

1 penguin species

Gunma Safari Park

Gunma Tomioka · about 43 km

1 penguin species

FAQ

How many penguin species are at Komoro Zoo?: 1 species: Humboldt Penguin.
How much is admission to Komoro Zoo?: Adult (high school and older) ¥500, Elementary and junior high ¥200 (as of October 23, 2026).
Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Komoro Zoo?: Yes: Penguin Feeding Time. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.
How do I get to Komoro Zoo?: About 3 min on foot from Komoro Station (Shinano Railway / JR Koumi Line) to the Kaikoen entrance, From the Komoro IC on the Joshin-etsu Expressway; Kaikoen parking is ¥500 per car.

Sources

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