Tokyo Toshima

Sunshine Aquarium

1 penguin species

At a glance

Address Rooftop of World Import Mart Building, Sunshine City, 3-1 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-8630
Getting there About 8 minutes on foot from Exit 35 of Ikebukuro Station (JR, Tokyo Metro, Seibu and Tobu lines)
About 3 minutes via the underground passage from Exits 6 and 7 of Higashi-Ikebukuro Station (Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line)
About 4 minutes on foot from Higashi-Ikebukuro 4-chome (Sunshine-mae) stop on the Toden Arakawa Line
By car, exit the Shuto Expressway Route 5 at Higashi-Ikebukuro. Sunshine Parking (about 1,800 cars, ¥400 per 30 min) with a parking discount for aquarium visitors
Take the dedicated aquarium elevator from 1F of the World Import Mart Building to the rooftop (10F)
Hours Varies by season: Sep–Mar weekdays 10:00–18:00 and weekends/holidays 9:30–18:00; Apr–Jul weekdays 10:00–19:00 and weekends/holidays 9:30–20:00; summer holidays 9:00–20:00 (last entry 30 min before closing; check the official calendar)
Closed Closed a few days a year (Nov 12, 2026 and Jan 14, 2027; check the official calendar)
Admission Adult (high school and up), A dates ¥2,600
Adult (high school and up), D dates ¥3,200
Child (elementary / junior high) ¥1,300
Child (4+) ¥800
Adult price depends on the date (A ¥2,600 / B ¥2,800 / C ¥3,000 / D ¥3,200). Ages 3 and under free. Half price with a disability certificate. No senior or student rates. Advance timed reservations recommended on weekends, holidays and peak dates
Official site sunshinecity.jp/aquarium
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
    Penguins in the Sky and Penguins in the Grassland (Marine Garden, Sky Journey outdoor area)
    Around 10:30–11:30 and 15:15–16:15 daily, fewer penguins are in the Penguins in the Sky tank because of feeding

Parade and feeding times

Parade and feeding times When / where Fee
Penguins in the Sky Feeding Time 12:00 and 14:30 (watch from right under the Penguins in the Sky tank; times vary by day, check the official daily schedule; may be cancelled during avian flu outbreaks) Free
Penguins in the Grassland Feeding Time 15:00 (Penguins in the Grassland; times vary by day, check the official daily schedule; may be cancelled during avian flu outbreaks) Free

Highlights

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FAQ

How many penguin species are at Sunshine Aquarium?
1 species: African Penguin.
How much is admission to Sunshine Aquarium?
Adult (high school and up), A dates ¥2,600, Adult (high school and up), D dates ¥3,200, Child (elementary / junior high) ¥1,300, Child (4+) ¥800 (as of October 16, 2026).
Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Sunshine Aquarium?
Yes: Penguins in the Sky Feeding Time, Penguins in the Grassland Feeding Time. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.
How do I get to Sunshine Aquarium?
About 8 minutes on foot from Exit 35 of Ikebukuro Station (JR, Tokyo Metro, Seibu and Tobu lines), About 3 minutes via the underground passage from Exits 6 and 7 of Higashi-Ikebukuro Station (Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line), About 4 minutes on foot from Higashi-Ikebukuro 4-chome (Sunshine-mae) stop on the Toden Arakawa Line, By car, exit the Shuto Expressway Route 5 at Higashi-Ikebukuro. Sunshine Parking (about 1,800 cars, ¥400 per 30 min) with a parking discount for aquarium visitors, Take the dedicated aquarium elevator from 1F of the World Import Mart Building to the rooftop (10F).

Sources

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