Yamaguchi Shunan
Shunan City Tokuyama Zoo
Humboldt Penguin
At a glance
| Address | 5846 Tokuyama, Shunan, Yamaguchi 745-0874 |
|---|---|
| Getting there | About 20 min on foot or 10 min by bus (Dobutsuen Bunka-kaikan Iriguchi stop) from the Miyuki exit of JR Tokuyama Station; about 5 min by taxi On weekends and holidays a ¥100 shuttle bus loops between JR Tokuyama Station and the zoo's north gate About 10 min from the Tokuyama-Higashi IC or 25 min from the Tokuyama-Nishi IC on the Sanyo Expressway |
| Hours | 9:00–17:00 from Mar 1 to Oct 19, 9:00–16:30 from Oct 20 to the end of February (last entry 30 min before closing) |
| Closed | Tuesdays (the next day if a holiday), Dec 29–31; about five maintenance days in late January to early February |
| Admission | Adult ¥600 Elementary to high school student ¥300 Free for preschoolers; students living in Shunan City enter free |
| Official site | tokuyama-zoo.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)
- Where
- Penguin Pool
Parade and feeding times
| Parade and feeding times | When / where | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Humboldt Penguin Feeding Talk | Weekends and holidays from 10:00 at the Penguin Pool (check the day's event list) | — |
| Feed the Penguins | Weekends and holidays from 15:00 at the Penguin Pool; tickets go on sale at 14:00 at the machine beside the Fureai Room, about 40 people | ¥300 per plate (5 small fish) |
Highlights
- The zoo is being rebuilt in stages toward 2032, and the Penguin Pool is one of the areas already completed
- On weekends and holidays you can hand-feed the penguins and watch them dash for the fish
- A compact city zoo with ¥600 adult admission and free entry for preschoolers
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Shunan City Tokuyama Zoo?
- 1 species: Humboldt Penguin.
- How much is admission to Shunan City Tokuyama Zoo?
- Adult ¥600, Elementary to high school student ¥300 (as of October 23, 2026).
- Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Shunan City Tokuyama Zoo?
- Yes: Humboldt Penguin Feeding Talk, Feed the Penguins. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.
- How do I get to Shunan City Tokuyama Zoo?
- About 20 min on foot or 10 min by bus (Dobutsuen Bunka-kaikan Iriguchi stop) from the Miyuki exit of JR Tokuyama Station; about 5 min by taxi, On weekends and holidays a ¥100 shuttle bus loops between JR Tokuyama Station and the zoo's north gate, About 10 min from the Tokuyama-Higashi IC or 25 min from the Tokuyama-Nishi IC on the Sanyo Expressway.
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 23, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.