How many penguin species are at Minamichita Beachland?

3 species: Humboldt Penguin, King Penguin, Gentoo Penguin.

How much is admission to Minamichita Beachland?

Adult (high school and older) ¥2,200, Child (2+) ¥1,100 (as of October 23, 2026).

Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Minamichita Beachland?

Yes: Feed the Penguins, First Penguin Cup. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.

How do I get to Minamichita Beachland?

About 15 minutes on foot from Chita-Okuda Station (Meitetsu Chita New Line); take an Utsumi-bound train from Meitetsu Nagoya, or change at Fuki from a Kowa-bound train, By car from Nagoya: about 30 minutes from the Odaka IC via the Chita Hanto and Minamichita roads, then about 10 minutes from the Mihama IC, Parking available (¥1,000 per car).

Aichi Mihama

Minamichita Beachland

King Penguin, Gentoo Penguin, and Humboldt Penguin

At a glance

Address	428-1 Okuda, Mihama, Chita District, Aichi 470-3233
Getting there	About 15 minutes on foot from Chita-Okuda Station (Meitetsu Chita New Line); take an Utsumi-bound train from Meitetsu Nagoya, or change at Fuki from a Kowa-bound train By car from Nagoya: about 30 minutes from the Odaka IC via the Chita Hanto and Minamichita roads, then about 10 minutes from the Mihama IC Parking available (¥1,000 per car)
Hours	Varies by day (October 2026: 9:30–16:00, weekends and holidays 9:30–17:00; November: 10:00–16:00). Check the official calendar
Closed	Closed on some days from December to February (Dec 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 2026; Jan 1, 6, 7, 12–15, 18–22 and Feb 3, 4, 10, 15–19, 2027). Check the official calendar
Admission	Adult (high school and older) ¥2,200 Child (2+) ¥1,100 One ticket covers both Beachland and the adjoining Minamichita Toy Kingdom. Prices may change during Golden Week, Obon and the New Year holidays
Official site	beachland.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)
King Penguin

オウサマペンギン Aptenodytes patagonicus

IUCN: LC (Least Concern)
Gentoo Penguin

ジェンツーペンギン Pygoscelis papua

IUCN: LC (Least Concern)

Parade and feeding times

Parade and feeding times	When / where	Fee
Feed the Penguins	Hand-feed the Humboldt penguins; check the official event calendar for dates and times	Free
First Penguin Cup	Sep 5 – Nov 29, 2026. Sep–Oct weekdays 11:10 and 13:10, weekends and holidays 11:10 and 13:40; November 11:10 and 14:10 (Nov 22: 13:10 only). Special course in front of the Walrus House	Free (admission required)

Highlights

Home to three species, Humboldt, King and Gentoo, each introduced by name on the official site
Hand-feeding the Humboldt penguins is free
One ticket also admits you to the neighbouring Minamichita Toy Kingdom

Tickets

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Nearby places

Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium

Aichi Minato-ku, Nagoya · about 34 km

4 penguin species

Toba Aquarium

Mie Toba · about 34 km

1 penguin species

Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens

Aichi Chikusa-ku, Nagoya · about 42 km

2 penguin species

FAQ

How many penguin species are at Minamichita Beachland?: 3 species: Humboldt Penguin, King Penguin, Gentoo Penguin.
How much is admission to Minamichita Beachland?: Adult (high school and older) ¥2,200, Child (2+) ¥1,100 (as of October 23, 2026).
Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Minamichita Beachland?: Yes: Feed the Penguins, First Penguin Cup. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.
How do I get to Minamichita Beachland?: About 15 minutes on foot from Chita-Okuda Station (Meitetsu Chita New Line); take an Utsumi-bound train from Meitetsu Nagoya, or change at Fuki from a Kowa-bound train, By car from Nagoya: about 30 minutes from the Odaka IC via the Chita Hanto and Minamichita roads, then about 10 minutes from the Mihama IC, Parking available (¥1,000 per car).

Sources

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