Tokyo Taito
Ueno Zoo
1 penguin species
At a glance
| Address | 9-83 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-8711 |
|---|---|
| Getting there | 5-minute walk from the Park Exit or Shinobazu Exit of JR Ueno Station; 4-minute walk from Keisei Ueno Station 8-minute walk from Ueno Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza / Hibiya Lines), 5 minutes from Nezu Station (Chiyoda Line), 10 minutes from Ueno-Okachimachi Station (Toei Oedo Line) Three gates: Main Gate (East Garden), Benten Gate (West Garden) and Ikenohata Gate. No parking at the zoo; trains are recommended |
| Hours | 9:30–17:00 (entry and ticket sales until one hour before closing) |
| Closed | Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a public holiday), and Dec 29–Jan 1. Some Mondays are open; check the official calendar |
| Admission | Adult ¥600 Senior (65+) ¥300 Junior high student ¥200 Free for children through 6th grade and for junior high students living or studying in Tokyo (show student ID). Annual passport: ¥2,400 (adult) / ¥1,200 (65+) |
| Official site | www.tokyo-zoo.net/zoo/ueno |
| Information checked on | October 16, 2026 |
Penguins you can see
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African Penguin
ケープペンギン Spheniscus demersus
IUCN: CR (Critically Endangered)
- Where
- Birds of the West Garden (West Garden)
Parade and feeding times
| Parade and feeding times | When / where | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Spot Guide (Penguins) | 2nd, 4th and 5th Thursdays, 13:30–14:30, near the African penguin exhibit in the West Garden (run by Tokyo Zoo Volunteers; days vary by month, check the event calendar; cancelled in rain or extreme heat) | — |
| Animal Guide: Waterside Birds | One theme of the staff-led guide held Tuesday–Friday (except holidays), comparing penguins, flamingos and shoebills. Time and meeting place vary by theme; check the event calendar | Free (no reservation needed) |
Highlights
- African penguins live in the West Garden, where you can watch them in a colony alongside flamingos, much as in the wild
- Japan's first zoo, opened in 1882, home to about 300 species and 3,000 animals
- Admission is ¥600 for adults and free through 6th grade, a 5-minute walk from Ueno Station
Tickets
Check prices and availability on the ticket page.
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Ueno Zoo?
- 1 species: African Penguin.
- How much is admission to Ueno Zoo?
- Adult ¥600, Senior (65+) ¥300, Junior high student ¥200 (as of October 16, 2026).
- Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Ueno Zoo?
- Yes: Spot Guide (Penguins), Animal Guide: Waterside Birds. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.
- How do I get to Ueno Zoo?
- 5-minute walk from the Park Exit or Shinobazu Exit of JR Ueno Station; 4-minute walk from Keisei Ueno Station, 8-minute walk from Ueno Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza / Hibiya Lines), 5 minutes from Nezu Station (Chiyoda Line), 10 minutes from Ueno-Okachimachi Station (Toei Oedo Line), Three gates: Main Gate (East Garden), Benten Gate (West Garden) and Ikenohata Gate. No parking at the zoo; trains are recommended.
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 16, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.
- Official: Animal encyclopedia, African penguin (exhibit location)
- Official: Birds of the West Garden exhibit (species)
- Official: Hours, closed days and admission
- Official: Access (address and map)
- Official: Spot guides
- Official: Animal guide program
- Official: Online ticket purchase
- Official: About the zoo (history and animal count)
- Official: English site (name and address)