Nagasaki Sasebo
Kujukushima Zoo & Botanical Garden Mori Kirara
Humboldt Penguin
At a glance
| Address | 2172 Funakoshi-cho, Sasebo, Nagasaki |
|---|---|
| Getting there | About 30 minutes by bus from stop 5 at JR Sasebo Station (Shimofunakoshi or Kujukushima Kanko Koen services via the zoo; adult fare ¥450) to the Kujukushima Doshokubutsuen stop. Buses via Akasaki do not stop at the zoo By car, from the Sasebo-Chuo IC on the Nishi-Kyushu Expressway via the SSK bypass; free parking (177 spaces at the entrance plus a 200-space overflow lot) |
| Hours | 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30). The Penguin House closes at 16:45; animals are brought in at 16:30 (16:00 from December to February) |
| Closed | Open every day |
| Admission | Adult (high school and up) ¥830 Child (age 4 to junior high) ¥210 Free for ages 3 and under. Discounts for Sasebo residents, visitors aged 70+ and disability card holders. Annual pass (Kujukushima Club) ¥2,100 adult / ¥530 child |
| Official site | www.morikirara.jp |
| Information checked on | October 23, 2026 |
Penguins you can see
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フンボルトペンギン Spheniscus humboldti
IUCN: VU (Vulnerable)
- Where
- Penguin House
- Count
- 15
Parade and feeding times
| Parade and feeding times | When / where | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Penguin Talk | Weekdays 11:00–11:15 at the Penguin House; no sign-up for the talk. The snack-feeding add-on is limited to the first 10 people (5 during moulting), with tickets sold at the entrance machines 9:00–10:50 | Snack feeding ¥200 |
Highlights
- The Penguin House (2014) has Japan's largest overhead tank, a 4 m deep tank and the country's first ultra-shallow tank where you can see the penguins' feet from below
- The 15 Humboldt penguins are trained to ride the Penguin House lift out to the lawn and to call on a keeper's cue
- The weekday Penguin Talk includes a paid, first-come snack-feeding slot. Not to be confused with the Kujukushima Aquarium Umi Kirara in nearby Kashimae
Tickets
Check prices and availability on the ticket page.
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Kujukushima Zoo & Botanical Garden Mori Kirara?
- 1 species: Humboldt Penguin.
- How much is admission to Kujukushima Zoo & Botanical Garden Mori Kirara?
- Adult (high school and up) ¥830, Child (age 4 to junior high) ¥210 (as of October 23, 2026).
- Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Kujukushima Zoo & Botanical Garden Mori Kirara?
- Yes: Penguin Talk. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.
- How do I get to Kujukushima Zoo & Botanical Garden Mori Kirara?
- About 30 minutes by bus from stop 5 at JR Sasebo Station (Shimofunakoshi or Kujukushima Kanko Koen services via the zoo; adult fare ¥450) to the Kujukushima Doshokubutsuen stop. Buses via Akasaki do not stop at the zoo, By car, from the Sasebo-Chuo IC on the Nishi-Kyushu Expressway via the SSK bypass; free parking (177 spaces at the entrance plus a 200-space overflow lot).
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 23, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.