Niigata

Niigata City Aquarium Marinepia Nihonkai

Humboldt Penguin

At a glance

Address 5932-445 Nishifunami-cho, Chuo-ku, Niigata 951-8555
Getting there About 25 minutes on Niigata Kotsu bus C22 (Hamaura-cho Line) from bay 9 of the Niigata Station bus terminal to the Suizokukan-mae terminus (¥260 one way)
Or take the Niigata City Sightseeing Loop Bus from bay 18 to Suizokukan-mae; showing a 1-day pass gets the holder 20% off admission
By taxi about 15 minutes from JR Niigata Station, 10 minutes from JR Hakusan Station or 20 minutes from Niigata Airport
About 25 minutes from the Niigata Chuo, Niigata Nishi, Niigata Kameda or Niigata Higashi Smart IC; free parking for 670 cars
Hours 9:00–17:00 (ticket sales until 16:30); may change around New Year, Golden Week and summer holidays
Closed Dec 29 – Jan 1, and the first Thursday of March and the following day
Admission Adult (high school and older) ¥1,500
Child (elementary and junior high school) ¥600
Young child (4+) ¥200
Free for ages 3 and under. Advance tickets are sold at kiosks in four convenience store chains. Same-day re-entry is allowed
Official site www.marinepia.or.jp
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 Coast

Parade and feeding times

Parade and feeding times When / where
Penguin Talk Weekdays and Saturdays 10:30 and 13:00; Sundays and holidays 11:30 and 13:30 (about 10 min at the Penguin Coast pool; location may change with the weather)

Highlights

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FAQ

How many penguin species are at Niigata City Aquarium Marinepia Nihonkai?
1 species: Humboldt Penguin.
How much is admission to Niigata City Aquarium Marinepia Nihonkai?
Adult (high school and older) ¥1,500, Child (elementary and junior high school) ¥600, Young child (4+) ¥200 (as of October 23, 2026).
Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Niigata City Aquarium Marinepia Nihonkai?
Yes: Penguin Talk. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.
How do I get to Niigata City Aquarium Marinepia Nihonkai?
About 25 minutes on Niigata Kotsu bus C22 (Hamaura-cho Line) from bay 9 of the Niigata Station bus terminal to the Suizokukan-mae terminus (¥260 one way), Or take the Niigata City Sightseeing Loop Bus from bay 18 to Suizokukan-mae; showing a 1-day pass gets the holder 20% off admission, By taxi about 15 minutes from JR Niigata Station, 10 minutes from JR Hakusan Station or 20 minutes from Niigata Airport, About 25 minutes from the Niigata Chuo, Niigata Nishi, Niigata Kameda or Niigata Higashi Smart IC; free parking for 670 cars.

Sources

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