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Nagasaki Penguin Aquarium

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Nagasaki Penguin Aquarium

長崎ペンギン水族館

Nagasaki · Kyushu

The Nagasaki Penguin Aquarium is home to a variety of penguin species and offers unique interactive experiences with these charming birds. Visitors can enjoy educational exhibits and feeding sessions that highlight the importance of marine conservation.

Why we picked it

Many travelers focus on Nagasaki's historical sites and miss this delightful aquarium.

Best season
Year-round
Crowd level
Popular
Rating
4.3· 4,078 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Adult general admission (一般 800円).
Nearest station
Utsutsugawa Station
Website
penguin-aqua.jp

Today

9:00–17:00

Stored weekly hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

How to get there

From Hakata Station · ~1h 57m by car

Tags

aquariumwildlifefamily-friendly

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