How much is admission to Uozu Aquarium?

Adult (high school and older) ¥1,000, Elementary and junior high school students ¥500, Child (3+) ¥200 (as of October 23, 2026).

Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Uozu Aquarium?

Yes: Penguin Feeding Time. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.

How do I get to Uozu Aquarium?

About 12 minutes on foot from Nishi-Uozu Station (Toyama Chiho Railway), From Uozu Station (Ainokaze Toyama Railway) or Dentetsu-Uozu Station, take the Uozu city bus (downtown loop route) to Uozu Suizokukan-mae, About 15 minutes from the Uozu IC or Namerikawa IC on the Hokuriku Expressway.

Toyama Uozu

Uozu Aquarium

Humboldt Penguin

At a glance

Address	1390 Sanga, Uozu, Toyama 937-0857
Getting there	About 12 minutes on foot from Nishi-Uozu Station (Toyama Chiho Railway) From Uozu Station (Ainokaze Toyama Railway) or Dentetsu-Uozu Station, take the Uozu city bus (downtown loop route) to Uozu Suizokukan-mae About 15 minutes from the Uozu IC or Namerikawa IC on the Hokuriku Expressway
Hours	9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30)
Closed	Dec 29 – Jan 1, and Mondays from Dec 1 to Mar 15 (the next weekday when Monday is a holiday). Closed Jan 13 – Feb 28, 2027 for construction work
Admission	Adult (high school and older) ¥1,000 Elementary and junior high school students ¥500 Child (3+) ¥200 Free for junior high school students and younger living in Uozu. Payment by cash or PayPay only (no credit cards)
Official site	www.uozu-aquarium.jp
Information checked on	October 23, 2026

Penguins you can see

Humboldt Penguin

フンボルトペンギン Spheniscus humboldti

IUCN: VU (Vulnerable)

Parade and feeding times

Parade and feeding times	When / where
Penguin Feeding Time	Around 11:15 and 15:15 (times may shift slightly)

Highlights

Founded in 1913, the oldest aquarium still operating in Japan
At the outdoor penguin corner you can watch the birds waddle up to beg for fish at feeding time
A donation box for the Humboldt Penguin Conservation Fund is in the building; all donations are passed on

Nearby places

Toyama Municipal Family Park

Toyama · about 24 km

1 penguin species

Takaoka Kojo Park Zoo

Toyama Takaoka · about 33 km

1 penguin species

Notojima Aquarium

Ishikawa Nanao · about 53 km

2 penguin species

FAQ

How many penguin species are at Uozu Aquarium?: 1 species: Humboldt Penguin.
How much is admission to Uozu Aquarium?: Adult (high school and older) ¥1,000, Elementary and junior high school students ¥500, Child (3+) ¥200 (as of October 23, 2026).
Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Uozu Aquarium?: Yes: Penguin Feeding Time. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.
How do I get to Uozu Aquarium?: About 12 minutes on foot from Nishi-Uozu Station (Toyama Chiho Railway), From Uozu Station (Ainokaze Toyama Railway) or Dentetsu-Uozu Station, take the Uozu city bus (downtown loop route) to Uozu Suizokukan-mae, About 15 minutes from the Uozu IC or Namerikawa IC on the Hokuriku Expressway.

Sources

We checked the official pages below on October 23, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.