Toyama
Toyama Municipal Family Park
Humboldt Penguin
At a glance
| Address | 254 Furusawa, Toyama, Toyama 930-0151 |
|---|---|
| Getting there | About 25 minutes from JR Toyama Station (south exit, Chitetsu Bus stop 4, route 16 Toyama University Hospital loop) to the Family Park-mae stop About 5 minutes from the Toyama-Nishi IC on the Hokuriku Expressway; free parking for 1,100 cars |
| Hours | Mar 15–Nov 30: 9:00–16:30 (last entry 16:00); Dec 1–Feb 23: 10:00–15:30 (last entry 15:00) |
| Closed | 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month (except public holidays), Feb 24–Mar 14, and Dec 28–Jan 4 |
| Admission | Adult (high school and older) ¥500 Free for junior high school students and younger; a 1-year passport for 14 Toyama City facilities costs ¥1,500 |
| Official site | www.toyama-familypark.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 Pond
Highlights
- A zoo in the satoyama hills of Kureha, keeping 93 species and 789 animals with a focus on local wildlife (as of March 2026)
- Humboldt penguins live at the Penguin Pond; the official guide notes they are usually seen in pairs
- Free for children through junior high school, about 25 minutes by bus from Toyama Station
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Toyama Municipal Family Park?
- 1 species: Humboldt Penguin.
- How much is admission to Toyama Municipal Family Park?
- Adult (high school and older) ¥500 (as of October 23, 2026).
- How do I get to Toyama Municipal Family Park?
- About 25 minutes from JR Toyama Station (south exit, Chitetsu Bus stop 4, route 16 Toyama University Hospital loop) to the Family Park-mae stop, About 5 minutes from the Toyama-Nishi IC on the Hokuriku Expressway; free parking for 1,100 cars.
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 23, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.