Hokkaido Sapporo
Shin-Sapporo Sunpiazza Aquarium
African Penguin
At a glance
| Address | 2-jo 5-chome 7-5 Atsubetsu-Chuo, Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 004-0052 |
|---|---|
| Getting there | About 5 minutes on foot from exit 3 of Shin-Sapporo Station (Tozai subway line), through the Sunpiazza shopping center About 3 minutes on foot from JR Shin-Sapporo Station on the Chitose Line (about 8 minutes from Sapporo Station by Rapid Airport) About 8–10 minutes from the Oyachi or Sapporo-Minami IC on the Doo Expressway; Sunpiazza/duo parking is free for 2 hours with aquarium admission |
| Hours | 10:00–17:00 (ticket sales end 30 minutes before closing; closing time may change by season) |
| Closed | Open every day |
| Admission | Adult (high school age and up) ¥1,200 Child (age 3 to junior high school) ¥400 Senior (65+) ¥800 Visitors with a disability certificate ¥800 (adult) / ¥320 (child), one companion at the same rate. Annual passport ¥2,600 (adult) / ¥1,000 (child) |
| Official site | www.sunpiazza-aquarium.com |
| Information checked on | October 23, 2026 |
Penguins you can see
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ケープペンギン Spheniscus demersus
IUCN: CR (Critically Endangered)
- Where
- Penguin Plaza, 2F
Parade and feeding times
| Parade and feeding times | When / where |
|---|---|
| Mogumogu Feeding Time (African Penguins) | Daily at 10:45 and 16:15 (2F) |
Highlights
- Watch African penguins up close at the 2F Penguin Plaza; the twice-daily Mogumogu feeding time is when they get lively
- Spotted seals and small-clawed otters share the 2nd floor, so you can catch their feeding times in a row
- About 3 minutes from JR Shin-Sapporo Station, next to the Sunpiazza shopping center, and open every day
Tickets
Check prices and availability on the ticket page.
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Shin-Sapporo Sunpiazza Aquarium?
- 1 species: African Penguin.
- How much is admission to Shin-Sapporo Sunpiazza Aquarium?
- Adult (high school age and up) ¥1,200, Child (age 3 to junior high school) ¥400, Senior (65+) ¥800 (as of October 23, 2026).
- Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Shin-Sapporo Sunpiazza Aquarium?
- Yes: Mogumogu Feeding Time (African Penguins). Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.
- How do I get to Shin-Sapporo Sunpiazza Aquarium?
- About 5 minutes on foot from exit 3 of Shin-Sapporo Station (Tozai subway line), through the Sunpiazza shopping center, About 3 minutes on foot from JR Shin-Sapporo Station on the Chitose Line (about 8 minutes from Sapporo Station by Rapid Airport), About 8–10 minutes from the Oyachi or Sapporo-Minami IC on the Doo Expressway; Sunpiazza/duo parking is free for 2 hours with aquarium admission.
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 23, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.