Mie Toba
Toba Aquarium
1 penguin species
At a glance
| Address | 3-3-6 Toba, Toba City, Mie 517-8517 |
|---|---|
| Getting there | About 10 minutes on foot from JR / Kintetsu Toba Station On-site parking (500 cars, ¥1,000 per day) |
| Hours | 9:30–17:00 (last entry 16:00). 9:00–17:30 (last entry 16:30) during Golden Week (May 2–6), summer (Aug 1–28) and Silver Week (Sep 19–23) |
| Closed | Open year-round |
| Admission | Adult ¥2,800 Elementary / junior high (6–15) ¥1,600 Child (3–5) ¥800 Under 3 free. Group rates for 25 or more. Annual pass sold online only |
| Official site | aquarium.co.jp |
| Information checked on | October 16, 2026 |
Penguins you can see
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Humboldt Penguin
フンボルトペンギン Spheniscus humboldti
IUCN: VU (Vulnerable)
- Where
- Zone L, Water Corridor (Aqua Promenade)
- Count
- 49
- Count as of the official keeper diary (Oct 4, 2026)
Parade and feeding times
| Parade and feeding times | When / where | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Penguin Walk | 12:00 (Zone L, Water Corridor, about 10 min; may be cancelled due to weather or animal condition) | — |
Highlights
- Home to 49 Humboldt penguins (as of October 2026, per the official keeper diary)
- At the daily 12:00 Penguin Walk, penguins march right in front of visitors along the Water Corridor
- Open every day of the year, a 10-minute walk from Toba Station, with no fixed route through the exhibits
Tickets
Check prices and availability on the ticket page.
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Toba Aquarium?
- 1 species: Humboldt Penguin.
- How much is admission to Toba Aquarium?
- Adult ¥2,800, Elementary / junior high (6–15) ¥1,600, Child (3–5) ¥800 (as of October 16, 2026).
- Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Toba Aquarium?
- Yes: Penguin Walk. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.
- How do I get to Toba Aquarium?
- About 10 minutes on foot from JR / Kintetsu Toba Station, On-site parking (500 cars, ¥1,000 per day).
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 16, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.
- Official: Creature guide, birds (species kept)
- Official: Keeper diary, penguin ID guide (count)
- Official: Aquarium guide (zones)
- Official: Shows and feeding times (Penguin Walk)
- Official: Admission
- Official (EN): Tickets (age bands, under 3 free)
- Official: Hours and access
- Official: Parking
- Official (EN): Transportation (map link, coordinates)