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Nagasaki Penguin Aquarium

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Nagasaki Penguin Aquarium is a unique and delightful place where you can get up close and personal with some of the most charming creatures of the Antarctic – penguins! Unlike any typical aquarium, this special spot focuses solely on these adorable, waddling birds, offering a rare chance to see them swim, play, and dive in their carefully designed habitats.

The aquarium is home to various species of penguins, from the small and sprightly Fairy Penguins to the larger, more regal King Penguins. Visitors can learn fascinating facts about each species, their habitats, and how they adapt to their environments. The highlight for many is the underwater viewing area, where you can watch the penguins glide gracefully through the water, showing off their surprising speed and agility.

Beyond just watching, the Nagasaki Penguin Aquarium offers interactive experiences, such as feeding times and educational talks that bring you closer to understanding these intriguing birds. The aquarium's commitment to conservation and education makes it more than just an attraction; it's a place where you can learn about the importance of protecting marine life.

Hours:

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 

Closed: 

Closed on holidays

Available

All year

Minimum Age: 

All ages are welcome.

Fees:

General: 520 yen

Infants, elementary and junior high school students: 310 yen


Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Phone
+81 95-838-3131
Website
penguin-aqua.jp

The area

Address
3-16 Shukumachi, Nagasaki, 851-0121, Japan

What other travelers are saying about Nagasaki Penguin Aquarium

It’s a good 45 minutes trip one way from the JR station. The bus comes every 30 minutes. The aquarium is run down and extremely dirty. Penguins are squeezed on a very small space. I hope that this kind of places will be successfully being closed down.
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Jola Gertner
Nov 28, 2024
Nice small aquarium to get acquainted with penguins and different type of marine life. It's good for both adults and kids. The area around the aquarium is magnificent. Mountains, Pacific Ocean, and weather permitted blue skies. What can be better.
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Jeffrey Turner
Oct 21, 2024
Our children loved this small penguin focused aquarium. You can get there by bus or taxi-- taxi is about 3,800 yen. It's a 200m walk from the roads to the aquarium. The penguins also have a private beach that they are free to walk on and swim at! How cool is that!?!
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Steve A
Jul 2, 2024
Definitely worth going if you plan to visit Nagasaki! There are so many species of penguins, you can see them walk, jump and swim. It was also so fun to see the staffs feed and play with the penguins in a very friendly way. You can feel a lot of love for the penguins from the staffs.
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Stellar X
Nov 25, 2024
Honestly worth the bus ride all the way from main area of Nagasaki, it was such a beautiful mountainous area too. The penguin aquarium was worth it, and the little penguins are so cute! They have the most species out of any aquarium in Japan, and I think most countries as well.
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Angelique Kanaris
Apr 22, 2024


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