Tochigi Nasu

Nasu Animal Kingdom

Gentoo Penguin, Humboldt Penguin, and African Penguin

At a glance

Address 1042-1 Oshima, Nasu, Nasu District, Tochigi 329-3223
Getting there About 15 min from the Nasu Kogen SA smart IC (ETC only), 30 min from the Nasu IC, or 20 min from the Shirakawa IC on the Tohoku Expressway
About 50 min by car from Nasushiobara Station or 30 min from Shin-Shirakawa Station (Tohoku Shinkansen), about 35 min from JR Kuroiso Station; take a taxi or rental car from the station
A free shuttle bus runs from Nasushiobara Station West Exit (reservation only, book online by 17:00 the day before; one round trip a day, leaving the station at 9:15 and the park at 16:30; times vary by season)
Parking ¥1,000 per car, free for motorcycles (cashless payment)
Hours Weekdays 10:00–16:30, weekends and holidays 9:00–17:00 (animal exhibits close 30 min before closing; the Farm area opens at 10:00). Winter season (Dec 18, 2026–Mar 18, 2027) 10:00–16:00
Closed Wednesdays (open on some special dates). In the winter season there are several closed days a week, so check the official calendar
Admission Adult (junior high and up) ¥2,900
Child (age 3 to elementary school) ¥1,300
Kingdom Passport (admission) for the regular season. Free under age 3. Winter season adult ¥2,000, child ¥1,000. No senior rate. Parking is extra
Official site nasu-oukoku.com
Information checked on October 23, 2026

Penguins you can see

  • African Penguin

    ケープペンギン Spheniscus demersus

    IUCN: CR (Critically Endangered)

    Where
    Penguin Village (Kingdom Town)

  • Gentoo Penguin

    ジェンツーペンギン Pygoscelis papua

    IUCN: LC (Least Concern)

    Where
    Penguin Village (Kingdom Town)

  • Humboldt Penguin

    フンボルトペンギン Spheniscus humboldti

    IUCN: VU (Vulnerable)

    Where
    Penguin Village (Kingdom Town)

Parade and feeding times

Parade and feeding times When / where Fee
Penguin Feeding Experience Weekdays 11:00 and 14:00, weekends and holidays 10:30 and 14:00 at Penguin Village (ends when the fish run out; Humboldt Penguins) ¥200 per plate

Highlights

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Nearby places

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1 penguin species

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Aqua World Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium

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FAQ

How many penguin species are at Nasu Animal Kingdom?
3 species: African Penguin, Gentoo Penguin, Humboldt Penguin.
How much is admission to Nasu Animal Kingdom?
Adult (junior high and up) ¥2,900, Child (age 3 to elementary school) ¥1,300 (as of October 23, 2026).
Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Nasu Animal Kingdom?
Yes: Penguin Feeding Experience. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.
How do I get to Nasu Animal Kingdom?
About 15 min from the Nasu Kogen SA smart IC (ETC only), 30 min from the Nasu IC, or 20 min from the Shirakawa IC on the Tohoku Expressway, About 50 min by car from Nasushiobara Station or 30 min from Shin-Shirakawa Station (Tohoku Shinkansen), about 35 min from JR Kuroiso Station; take a taxi or rental car from the station, A free shuttle bus runs from Nasushiobara Station West Exit (reservation only, book online by 17:00 the day before; one round trip a day, leaving the station at 9:15 and the park at 16:30; times vary by season), Parking ¥1,000 per car, free for motorcycles (cashless payment).

Sources

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