Hokkaido Wakkanai
Wakkanai Noshappu Aquarium
Humboldt Penguin
At a glance
| Address | 2-2-17 Noshappu, Wakkanai, Hokkaido 097-0026 |
|---|---|
| Getting there | About 15 minutes by Soya Bus bound for Noshappu from JR Wakkanai Station, then 5 minutes on foot from the Noshappu stop About 10 minutes by car or taxi from JR Wakkanai Station |
| Hours | Summer (Apr 29–Oct 31) 9:00–17:00 (entry until 16:40); winter (Nov 1–Mar 31) 10:00–16:00 (entry until 15:40) |
| Closed | Apr 1–28 and Dec 1–Jan 31 (seasonal maintenance closure) |
| Admission | Adult (high school and older) ¥500 Child (elementary and junior high) ¥100 Shared admission with the adjacent Wakkanai Youth Science Museum and its planetarium. Half price with a disability certificate; groups of 20 or more ¥400 / ¥80 |
| Official site | www.city.wakkanai.hokkaido.jp/suizokukan |
| 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
- Outdoor seal and penguin pool
Parade and feeding times
| Parade and feeding times | When / where |
|---|---|
| Seal and Penguin Feeding Time | Summer season (Apr–Oct) at 10:30 and 14:30, about 15 minutes each, at the outdoor seal and penguin pool (cancelled in bad weather) |
Highlights
- Japan's northernmost aquarium, opened in 1968 on Cape Noshappu as the country's 100th
- About 1,300 animals of 120 mostly northern species, with Sakhalin taimen and wolffish in the 90-ton ring tank
- The penguins share the outdoor pool with spotted seals, and in summer the two are fed together at feeding time
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Wakkanai Noshappu Aquarium?
- 1 species: Humboldt Penguin.
- How much is admission to Wakkanai Noshappu Aquarium?
- Adult (high school and older) ¥500, Child (elementary and junior high) ¥100 (as of October 23, 2026).
- Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Wakkanai Noshappu Aquarium?
- Yes: Seal and Penguin Feeding Time. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.
- How do I get to Wakkanai Noshappu Aquarium?
- About 15 minutes by Soya Bus bound for Noshappu from JR Wakkanai Station, then 5 minutes on foot from the Noshappu stop, About 10 minutes by car or taxi from JR Wakkanai Station.
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 23, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.