Niigata Joetsu
Joetsu City Aquarium Umigatari
1 penguin species
At a glance
| Address | 2-15-15 Gochi, Joetsu, Niigata 942-0081 |
|---|---|
| Getting there | The nearest station is Naoetsu Station (Echigo TOKImeki Railway / JR Shin'etsu Line) About 1 minute on foot from the Yataikaikan-mae bus stop, or about 7 minutes from Naoetsu Shopping Center-mae About 15 minutes from the Joetsu IC on the Hokuriku Expressway; free parking for about 580 cars |
| Hours | Usually 10:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30); 9:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30) on some days in summer and holiday periods |
| Closed | Open every day (closed Jan 13, 14 and Feb 4, 2027 for maintenance) |
| Admission | Adult (18+) ¥2,000 Senior (65+) ¥1,700 High school students ¥1,200 Elementary and junior high school students ¥1,000 Child (4+) ¥600 50% off for disability certificate holders and one caregiver. Same-day re-entry is allowed |
| Official site | www.umigatari.jp/joetsu |
| Information checked on | October 19, 2026 |
Penguins you can see
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Magellanic Penguin
マゼランペンギン Spheniscus magellanicus
IUCN: LC (Least Concern)
- Where
- Magellanic Penguin Museum (1F / 2F)
Parade and feeding times
| Parade and feeding times | When / where | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Penguin Feeding Experience | 11:30 and 14:30 (about 10 min) at the Magellanic Penguin Museum, 2F; 20 sets per session, first come first served (30 sets from Jul 25 to Aug 23); sign up by 5 min before | ¥200 per set |
Highlights
- Home to the largest number of Magellanic penguins in Japan
- The Magellanic Penguin Museum spans two floors and lets you see the penguins up close
- At the feeding experience you can feed fish to swimming penguins while staff explain their behavior
Tickets
Check prices and availability on the ticket page.
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Joetsu City Aquarium Umigatari?
- 1 species: Magellanic Penguin.
- How much is admission to Joetsu City Aquarium Umigatari?
- Adult (18+) ¥2,000, Senior (65+) ¥1,700, High school students ¥1,200, Elementary and junior high school students ¥1,000, Child (4+) ¥600 (as of October 19, 2026).
- Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Joetsu City Aquarium Umigatari?
- Yes: Penguin Feeding Experience. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.
- How do I get to Joetsu City Aquarium Umigatari?
- The nearest station is Naoetsu Station (Echigo TOKImeki Railway / JR Shin'etsu Line), About 1 minute on foot from the Yataikaikan-mae bus stop, or about 7 minutes from Naoetsu Shopping Center-mae, About 15 minutes from the Joetsu IC on the Hokuriku Expressway; free parking for about 580 cars.
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 19, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.