Miyagi Miyagino-ku, Sendai

Sendai Uminomori Aquarium

5 penguin species

At a glance

Address 4-6 Nakano, Miyagino-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 983-0013
Getting there About 15 minutes on foot from Nakanosakae Station on the JR Senseki Line (about 18 minutes by train from Sendai Station)
The Miyako Bus "Sendai Uminomori Aquarium Line" also runs from Nakanosakae Station
Right by the Sendai-ko IC on the Sendai-Tobu Road; free parking for 800 cars
Hours 9:00–17:30 (Sep 28–Nov 3), 10:00–17:00 (Nov 4–Mar 19); last entry 30 min before closing. Hours vary by season, so check the official site
Closed Open every day (subject to change without notice)
Admission Adult ¥2,400
Senior (65+) ¥1,800
Junior high and high school students ¥1,700
Elementary school students ¥1,200
Child (4+) ¥700
Free for children under 4. Same-day re-entry is allowed
Official site www.uminomori.jp/umino
Information checked on October 16, 2026

Penguins you can see

  • African Penguin

    ケープペンギン Spheniscus demersus

    IUCN: CR (Critically Endangered)

    Where
    Umino-Mori Beach PENGUIN LIFE

  • Humboldt Penguin

    フンボルトペンギン Spheniscus humboldti

    IUCN: VU (Vulnerable)

  • King Penguin

    オウサマペンギン Aptenodytes patagonicus

    IUCN: LC (Least Concern)

  • Gentoo Penguin

    ジェンツーペンギン Pygoscelis papua

    IUCN: LC (Least Concern)

  • Southern Rockhopper Penguin

    ミナミイワトビペンギン Eudyptes chrysocome

    IUCN: VU (Vulnerable)

Parade and feeding times

Parade and feeding times When / where Fee
Penguin Friendly Time 13:30–13:45 at the Marine Animal Plaza (about 15 min; times vary by day, check the official schedule) Free (souvenir photos are paid)
Penguin Feeding Time at the Marine Animal Plaza 10:30–10:45 at the Marine Animal Plaza (first come, first served on the day; times vary by day) ¥300 per cup
Penguin Feeding Time at Umino-Mori Beach 14:30–14:45 at Umino-Mori Beach (first come, first served on the day; times vary by day) ¥300 per cup
Penguin Life Tour 12:30–13:00 inside the Umino-Mori Beach exhibit (about 30 min, 10 people per session, first come, first served; times vary by day) ¥1,000

Highlights

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FAQ

How many penguin species are at Sendai Uminomori Aquarium?
5 species: African Penguin, Humboldt Penguin, King Penguin, Gentoo Penguin, Southern Rockhopper Penguin.
How much is admission to Sendai Uminomori Aquarium?
Adult ¥2,400, Senior (65+) ¥1,800, Junior high and high school students ¥1,700, Elementary school students ¥1,200, Child (4+) ¥700 (as of October 16, 2026).
Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Sendai Uminomori Aquarium?
Yes: Penguin Friendly Time, Penguin Feeding Time at the Marine Animal Plaza, Penguin Feeding Time at Umino-Mori Beach, Penguin Life Tour. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.
How do I get to Sendai Uminomori Aquarium?
About 15 minutes on foot from Nakanosakae Station on the JR Senseki Line (about 18 minutes by train from Sendai Station), The Miyako Bus "Sendai Uminomori Aquarium Line" also runs from Nakanosakae Station, Right by the Sendai-ko IC on the Sendai-Tobu Road; free parking for 800 cars.

Sources

We checked the official pages below on October 16, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.