How much is admission to Kobe Oji Zoo?

Adult (high school and up) ¥600 (as of October 23, 2026).

How do I get to Kobe Oji Zoo?

About 3 minutes on foot west of Hankyu Oji-koen Station, About 5 minutes on foot north of JR Nada Station; 10 minutes from Hanshin Iwaya Station, Right by the Oji Dobutsuen-mae stop of Kobe City Bus route 92, About 10 minutes from the Maya ramp of the Hanshin Expressway Route 3; Oji Park parking from ¥150 per 30 min.

Hyogo Nada-ku, Kobe

Kobe Oji Zoo

Humboldt Penguin

At a glance

Address	3-1 Ojicho, Nada-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 657-0838
Getting there	About 3 minutes on foot west of Hankyu Oji-koen Station About 5 minutes on foot north of JR Nada Station; 10 minutes from Hanshin Iwaya Station Right by the Oji Dobutsuen-mae stop of Kobe City Bus route 92 About 10 minutes from the Maya ramp of the Hanshin Expressway Route 3; Oji Park parking from ¥150 per 30 min
Hours	Mar–Oct 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30); Nov–Feb 9:00–16:30 (last entry 16:00)
Closed	Wednesdays (open if a national holiday) and 29 Dec–1 Jan; may open on some Wednesdays during spring and summer holidays
Admission	Adult (high school and up) ¥600 Free for junior high school age and under. Reduced rates for seniors 65+ and disability certificate holders depend on residence and require original documents. Group rates for 30 or more
Official site	www.kobe-ojizoo.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)

Where

Bird area; the rest hall of the Animal Science Museum has an underwater view of the pool

Highlights

Humboldt penguins live in the bird area, home to about 50 bird species including flamingos, peafowl and parrots
The Animal Science Museum offers a view of the penguins swimming underwater
Free for children through junior high school age; 3 minutes on foot from Hankyu Oji-koen Station

Nearby places

Kobe Animal Kingdom

Hyogo Chuo-ku, Kobe · about 6 km

1 penguin species

Kobe Suma Sea World

Hyogo Suma Ward, Kobe · about 11 km

1 penguin species

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Osaka Minato-ku, Osaka · about 21 km

4 penguin species

FAQ

How many penguin species are at Kobe Oji Zoo?: 1 species: Humboldt Penguin.
How much is admission to Kobe Oji Zoo?: Adult (high school and up) ¥600 (as of October 23, 2026).
How do I get to Kobe Oji Zoo?: About 3 minutes on foot west of Hankyu Oji-koen Station, About 5 minutes on foot north of JR Nada Station; 10 minutes from Hanshin Iwaya Station, Right by the Oji Dobutsuen-mae stop of Kobe City Bus route 92, About 10 minutes from the Maya ramp of the Hanshin Expressway Route 3; Oji Park parking from ¥150 per 30 min.

Sources

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