How much is admission to Miyajima Public Aquarium?

Adult (high school and older) ¥1,420, Junior high school student ¥710, Elementary school student ¥710, Preschooler (4+) ¥400 (as of October 19, 2026).

Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Miyajima Public Aquarium?

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

How do I get to Miyajima Public Aquarium?

Take a ferry (JR West Miyajima Ferry or Miyajima Matsudai Kisen) from Miyajimaguchi Pier to Miyajima Pier, About a 5-minute walk from the exit of Itsukushima Shrine, Parking is limited to 2 spaces for visitors with disabilities.

Hiroshima Hatsukaichi

Miyajima Public Aquarium

1 penguin species

At a glance

Address	10-3 Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 739-0534
Getting there	Take a ferry (JR West Miyajima Ferry or Miyajima Matsudai Kisen) from Miyajimaguchi Pier to Miyajima Pier About a 5-minute walk from the exit of Itsukushima Shrine Parking is limited to 2 spaces for visitors with disabilities
Hours	9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:00)
Closed	Closed for repairs from December 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027
Admission	Adult (high school and older) ¥1,420 Junior high school student ¥710 Elementary school student ¥710 Preschooler (4+) ¥400 Individual rates. Free for children under 4. Credit cards and e-money are not accepted for admission at the counter
Official site	www.miyajima-aqua.jp
Information checked on	October 19, 2026

Penguins you can see

Humboldt Penguin

フンボルトペンギン Spheniscus humboldti

IUCN: VU (Vulnerable)

Where

Penguin Pool (1F and 2F)

Parade and feeding times

Parade and feeding times	When / where
Penguin Feeding Time	Weekdays at 10:00 and 15:00; weekends and holidays at 15:00 (Penguin Pool, 2F)
Penguin Touch Time	Weekdays at 11:30 and 14:00; weekends and holidays at 10:45 and 14:15 (Fureai Plaza, 1F; you can touch Humboldt penguins)

Highlights

Watch Humboldt penguins swim from below on the 1st floor, and rest on the rocks or raise chicks on the 2nd floor
Penguin Touch Time is held daily, letting you see Humboldt penguins up close and touch them
A Japanese-style aquarium on the World Heritage island of Miyajima, showing over 15,000 creatures of 380 species, mainly from the Seto Inland Sea

Tickets

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FAQ

How many penguin species are at Miyajima Public Aquarium?: 1 species: Humboldt Penguin.
How much is admission to Miyajima Public Aquarium?: Adult (high school and older) ¥1,420, Junior high school student ¥710, Elementary school student ¥710, Preschooler (4+) ¥400 (as of October 19, 2026).
Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Miyajima Public Aquarium?: Yes: Penguin Feeding Time, Penguin Touch Time. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.
How do I get to Miyajima Public Aquarium?: Take a ferry (JR West Miyajima Ferry or Miyajima Matsudai Kisen) from Miyajimaguchi Pier to Miyajima Pier, About a 5-minute walk from the exit of Itsukushima Shrine, Parking is limited to 2 spaces for visitors with disabilities.

Sources

We checked the official pages below on October 19, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.