Toyama Takaoka
Takaoka Kojo Park Zoo
Humboldt Penguin
At a glance
| Address | Takaoka Kojo Park, 1-6 Kojo, Takaoka, Toyama 933-0044 |
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| Getting there | 15-minute walk from Takaoka Station (Ainokaze Toyama Railway), about 1 km northeast of the Kojo Park exit About 15 minutes from the Takaoka IC (Noetsu Expressway) or the Takaoka-Tonami Smart IC (Hokuriku Expressway) |
| Hours | 9:00–16:30 |
| Closed | Mondays (or the next weekday if Monday is a public holiday) and Dec 29–Jan 3 |
| Admission | Free admission |
| Official site | www.takaokakojyozoo.jp |
| 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)
Highlights
- A free zoo inside Takaoka Kojo Park, a national historic site, set on the Akemaru bailey between the castle's outer and inner moats since 1960
- Home to about 40 species and 135 animals, including Humboldt penguins, Japanese macaques, flamingos and American miniature horses
- A 15-minute walk from Takaoka Station; the park's natural history museum holds five exhibitions a year on local nature
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Takaoka Kojo Park Zoo?
- 1 species: Humboldt Penguin.
- How much is admission to Takaoka Kojo Park Zoo?
- Free admission (as of October 23, 2026).
- How do I get to Takaoka Kojo Park Zoo?
- 15-minute walk from Takaoka Station (Ainokaze Toyama Railway), about 1 km northeast of the Kojo Park exit, About 15 minutes from the Takaoka IC (Noetsu Expressway) or the Takaoka-Tonami Smart IC (Hokuriku Expressway).
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 23, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.