Fukuoka Higashi-ku, Fukuoka
Marine World Uminonakamichi
1 penguin species
At a glance
| Address | 18-28 Saitozaki, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka 811-0321 |
|---|---|
| Getting there | From JR Hakata Station, take the Kagoshima Line to Kashii (about 11 min), then the JR Kashii Line (for Saitozaki) to Uminonakamichi Station (about 20 min) From Tenjin Station, take the subway to Kaizuka (about 12 min), the Nishitetsu Kaizuka Line to Wajiro (about 18 min), then the JR Kashii Line to Uminonakamichi Station (about 12 min) By car, about 7.5 km (about 15 min) from the Island City exit on the Fukuoka Urban Expressway Route 6 Also reachable by Nishitetsu bus or by boat (Yasuda Sangyo Kisen) |
| Hours | 9:30–17:30 (10:00–17:00 Dec–Feb; 9:30–21:00 on designated Golden Week and summer dates; last entry 1 hour before closing) |
| Closed | Four days from the third Monday of January (Jan 18–21, 2027) |
| Admission | Adult ¥2,500 Senior (65+) ¥2,200 High school, college and vocational students ¥2,500 Elementary and junior high students ¥1,200 Child (age 3 to preschool) ¥700 Holders of a disability certificate and one caregiver pay half the individual rate |
| Official site | marine-world.jp |
| Information checked on | October 16, 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
- Penguin Beach, Kaiju Island
Parade and feeding times
| Parade and feeding times | When / where | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Penguin Parade | In autumn (Oct–Nov) at 12:20 on weekdays and 11:50 on weekends and holidays, Kaiju Island (about 10 min, with keeper commentary; times vary by season and day) | — |
| Goodnight Penguins | In autumn (Oct–Nov) at 16:10, Kaiju Island (about 5 min; watch the penguins return to their beds up close. Penguin exhibit closes at 16:10; 15:40 in winter) | — |
Highlights
- Penguin Beach, opened in March 2024 for the aquarium's 35th anniversary, recreates Boulders Beach in South Africa, the home of the African penguin, with a sandy shore
- Watch the penguins walk right through the viewing area on their way back to their huts
- The Penguin Parade and Goodnight Penguins are held daily (times change by season and day of the week)
Tickets
Check prices and availability on the ticket page.
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Marine World Uminonakamichi?
- 1 species: African Penguin.
- How much is admission to Marine World Uminonakamichi?
- Adult ¥2,500, Senior (65+) ¥2,200, High school, college and vocational students ¥2,500, Elementary and junior high students ¥1,200, Child (age 3 to preschool) ¥700 (as of October 16, 2026).
- Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Marine World Uminonakamichi?
- Yes: Penguin Parade, Goodnight Penguins. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.
- How do I get to Marine World Uminonakamichi?
- From JR Hakata Station, take the Kagoshima Line to Kashii (about 11 min), then the JR Kashii Line (for Saitozaki) to Uminonakamichi Station (about 20 min), From Tenjin Station, take the subway to Kaizuka (about 12 min), the Nishitetsu Kaizuka Line to Wajiro (about 18 min), then the JR Kashii Line to Uminonakamichi Station (about 12 min), By car, about 7.5 km (about 15 min) from the Island City exit on the Fukuoka Urban Expressway Route 6, Also reachable by Nishitetsu bus or by boat (Yasuda Sangyo Kisen).
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 16, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.
- Official: Kaiju Island (Penguin Beach and species)
- Official: Hours and closed days
- Official: Admission fees
- Official: Access
- Official: Show schedule (autumn weekdays)
- Official: Show schedule (autumn weekends and holidays)
- Official: Show schedule (winter weekdays)
- Official: Digital tickets
- Official: English page