Oita
Oita Marine Palace Aquarium Umitamago
Magellanic Penguin
At a glance
| Address | 3078-22 Kanzaki, Oita, Oita 870-0100 |
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| Getting there | About 15 minutes by Oita Kotsu bus (bound for Oita Station) from Beppu Station to Takasakiyama Shizen Dobutsuen-mae About 25 minutes by Oita Kotsu bus (bound for Beppu) from Oita Station to Takasakiyama Shizen Dobutsuen-mae From the Beppu IC on the Oita Expressway via Prefectural Route 52 and Route 10. Parking ¥420 per car (Takasakiyama lot, 800 spaces) |
| Hours | 9:00–17:00 (last entry 30 minutes before closing; extended hours in Golden Week, August and Silver Week) |
| Closed | Jan 19–21, 2027 |
| Admission | Adult (high school+) ¥3,000 Senior (70+) ¥2,500 Child (elementary / junior high) ¥1,500 Preschooler (4+) ¥1,000 Free for ages 3 and under |
| Official site | www.umitamago.jp |
| Information checked on | October 23, 2026 |
Penguins you can see
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マゼランペンギン Spheniscus magellanicus
IUCN: LC (Least Concern)
- Where
- Asobeach (outdoor area)
Highlights
- In the rock pool at Asobeach you can wade into the shallows and watch the penguins swim up close
- The penguins wander around Asobeach and sometimes the main building
- Asobeach opens 30 minutes after the aquarium and closes an hour before it
Tickets
Check prices and availability on the ticket page.
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Oita Marine Palace Aquarium Umitamago?
- 1 species: Magellanic Penguin.
- How much is admission to Oita Marine Palace Aquarium Umitamago?
- Adult (high school+) ¥3,000, Senior (70+) ¥2,500, Child (elementary / junior high) ¥1,500, Preschooler (4+) ¥1,000 (as of October 23, 2026).
- How do I get to Oita Marine Palace Aquarium Umitamago?
- About 15 minutes by Oita Kotsu bus (bound for Oita Station) from Beppu Station to Takasakiyama Shizen Dobutsuen-mae, About 25 minutes by Oita Kotsu bus (bound for Beppu) from Oita Station to Takasakiyama Shizen Dobutsuen-mae, From the Beppu IC on the Oita Expressway via Prefectural Route 52 and Route 10. Parking ¥420 per car (Takasakiyama lot, 800 spaces).
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 23, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.