Explore 93+ capybara spots across Japan — zoos, cafés, hot springs and more. Find capybara counts, open-air bath info, and directions on one map.
147 capybara spots are listed.
A capybara café in Oshiage, right next to Tokyo Skytree. Each 45-minute session accommodates up to 10 guests for a relaxed encounter with 3 capybaras. ¥4,000 per person (drinks included); advance reservation required.
Moff animal cafe on the 3rd floor of LaLaport Sakai in Osaka, where you can spend unlimited time with over 50 species of animals. Capybaras roam freely throughout the venue, and paid feeding experiences are available.
A sister branch of the Hikifune location where you can freely interact with 2 capybaras in the Asakusa area. Online advance reservations are required, and one drink is included.
A large urban animal café near America-Mura in Osaka's Shinsaibashi, where you can watch Marukuru-chan swim in a pond or roam freely. Interaction is available during Picnic Time (12:00–16:00).
Moff animal café on the 1st floor of LaLaport Koshien in Nishinomiya, where you can interact with over 20 species including capybaras, sloths, and owls. Entry has no set time limit.
Tokyo's largest indoor zoo, located in Tokyo Dome City, which made headlines with the birth of capybara triplets in 2024. Watch capybaras relax in the 'Capybara Cat-paw Bathtub®,' and visit the adjoining capybara-themed 'CAPPY cafe' on-site.
A 2-minute walk from Yoyogi Station. The highlight is watching "Tonkatsu-kun" soak in a large bathtub. Choose from 30–60 minute sessions (¥1,700–¥3,200), with vegetable feeding also available.
An Izu Shaboten Group facility on the 2nd floor of Yokohama Minato Mirai World Porters, known for the popular "Capybara Cat-foot Bath® (猫足風呂®)." Interact with capybaras and over 250 animals across 21 species, including ring-tailed lemurs and sloths.
A café near Takadanobaba Station where you can spend 45 minutes with 3 capybaras on a 9th-floor building terrace. Fee is ¥4,000 (drink included), up to 10 guests per session, advance reservation required.
An urban animal café on the 5th floor of Decks Tokyo Beach in Odaiba, where brother capybaras Moi-kun and Sai-kun are the star attractions. During Picnic Time (weekdays 12:00–15:00), you can feed them with vegetables from a gacha machine.
An indoor petting zoo on the 3rd floor of Nagoya Minato Aculas, operated by the Izu Shaboten Group. The signature 'Capybara Cat-Foot Bath® (猫足風呂®)' runs year-round, and the birth of five pups in January 2024 drew widespread attention.
Moff animal cafe on the 3rd floor of AEON Mall Makuhari Shintoshin — a no-time-limit animal cafe where you can interact with owls, reptiles, small mammals, and more. Note that this location does not have capybaras; please verify before visiting.
An indoor zoo operated by Izu Shaboten Animal Park, famous for its patented "Capybara Cat-foot Bath® (猫足風呂®)." You can observe and pet capybaras soaking in a claw-foot bathtub right up close.
A reservation-only capybara café in a quiet residential neighborhood, 5 minutes' walk from Hikifune Station. Two capybaras roam freely — you can offer snacks and pet them. One drink is included in the admission fee.
The "Animal Forest" within Fukuoka's national seaside park is home to a sizeable group of 10 or more capybaras. Each spring's "Pond Opening" event marks the start of their swimming season, and grass-feeding experiences with keepers are also available.
An animal park in Konan City, Kochi Prefecture, known for nature-immersive exhibits. In the "Temperate Forest" zone, capybaras share space with red pandas and otters. Minimal fencing lets you observe animals behaving naturally.
A vast theme park in Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture, where capybaras roam year-round in the "Capybara Pond" pasture. Feeding experiences are available at the children's square, and two baby capybaras born in November 2024 became a big attraction.
Shirotori Zoo in Kagawa Prefecture, known as the 'free-style zoo,' keeps capybaras across three separate paddocks. Visitors can feed and interact with them over the fence, and a capybara hot spring event is held in winter.
Home to the largest capybara population in Japan, with approximately 80 individuals as of 2025. From April 2025, females are on display in a newly renovated enclosure converted from the former elephant house. Two large outdoor areas allow visitors to see capybaras living in big family groups.
A municipal zoo set on a pine-forested coastal hill in Miyazaki, housing approximately 1,200 animals of 100 species. Capybaras are displayed in the rodent section, and the zoo also offers various programs including a flamingo show.
At Omuta Zoo, known for its breeding programs, capybaras are kept together with squirrel monkeys and sloths in a mixed exhibit. The unique multi-species display and the opportunity to interact with capybaras are among its highlights.
A small zoo operated by Nagasaki Bio Park, located inside the Trias shopping mall in Fukuoka. Two capybaras roam freely alongside llamas, mini pigs, and about 30 other species, with feeding and interaction available.
Meet two capybaras, Sotetu and Honey, in the South American nature zone of Hirakawa Zoological Park in Kagoshima. In winter, an outdoor hot spring event lets you watch the capybaras bathe.
A zoo within Tokiwa Park in Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, where capybaras can be seen in the Central and South American animal zone.
Katsurahama Aquarium is a rare aquarium that features capybaras. In April 2026, two 6-month-old females joined from Takeshima Aquarium, bringing the current total to 4.
An amusement park and zoo in the hot spring city of Beppu, Oita, offering capybara feeding experiences (Sat/Sun/holidays, ¥100) at the "Capybara Hot Spring." The family has grown with twins born in 2021 and triplets in 2022.
A rare spot in Okinawa where you can meet capybaras. At 'Tokotoko Square,' you can pet them directly and feed them (extra fee). Watch their adorable reactions as they bristle their fur and flop down, and enjoy the park's unique monorail experience too.
A historic zoo that was the first in Japan to keep capybaras in 1965. Several males are still kept today, and a capybara hot spring event is held regularly in winter.
Ikeda Zoo in Okayama City is home to four female capybaras: Uzu, Sudachi, Ko, and Fuku. All are gentle and friendly toward people, and can be observed up close in an enclosure with a small pond.
Fukuyama City Zoo in Hiroshima Prefecture is a friendly small zoo housing about 60 species of animals. Capybaras are on display, and the zoo is a beloved spot among local residents.
Capybaras can be seen in the "Water Street" area of Ehime Prefectural Tobe Zoo. On winter weekends, a capybara waterfall bath (打たせ湯) event is held.
Capybaras are displayed in a spacious enclosure featuring Japan's first moat-style partition. Glass windows allow visitors to observe them underwater, and the naturalistic setting with soil and trees closely replicates their native habitat.
A quirky small aquarium made famous by its "Capybara Show Where Nothing Happens." Currently home to two capybaras, Meme and Shinta, it has also gained attention as a breeding spot after five pups were born in October 2025.
A farm-style park set in the nature of Nasu Highlands, popular for alpaca and farm animal experiences. Check the official website before visiting for the latest information on capybara keeping and hot spring events.
Meet and feed capybaras at the "Fureai Hiroba" area of the panda-famous Adventure World. Enjoy a feeding experience and observe them up close in an open space with low fencing.
A free small animal zoo in Saitama City. The beloved capybaras "Peace" and "Cherry" passed away in 2026 and 2024 respectively, and capybara exhibits have since ended.
A small zoo within the grounds of Himeji Castle, offering affordable admission. Home to about 87 species including capybaras, it's an urban zoo you can enjoy alongside the historic castle.
Capybaras can be observed at "Nakayoshi Ranch" in Toyohashi's comprehensive zoo and botanical garden. From December to March, a heated "Capybara Bath" event lets visitors watch them leisurely soaking in warm water.
A free-admission zoo in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture. In March 2025, two female capybaras transferred from Himeji Central Park were introduced alongside the opening of a new animal house.
One of the world's largest freshwater fish aquariums, also home to 3 South American capybaras. Kakao and Kokona joined from Izu Shaboten Animal Park in 2024, and regular capybara feeding time events are held.
Chikozan Park Children's Zoo in Sayama City, Saitama has been raising capybaras since 2011. An open-air hot spring bathing event for capybaras is held annually from late November through February.
The largest capybara facility in the Kanto/Tokai region, housing 45 capybaras (as of 2024). Hand-feed them at the "Wakuwaku Interaction Plaza," and enjoy a zoo renowned for its frequent births.
Located in Garyū Park in Suzaka City, Nagano, this zoo hosts 'Capybara Hot Spring Hana-no-Yu' every winter. Seasonal events like yuzu baths and edamame baths make it a beloved attraction.
A zoo in Akita City, famed for its capybara bathing event 'Kapibara Yukko.' Named individuals including Greenpeas, Macaroni, Doria, and Rakkassei live here. True to Akita's hot spring heritage, the capybara bath event is a must-see.
Tokyo Metropolitan Inokashira Natural Cultural Garden, located within Inokashira Park. Since June 2025, it has exhibited 'Nae,' a male capybara transferred from Nasu Animal Kingdom. A commemorative special drink sold at the park café has made him a local celebrity.
Home to two female capybaras, Yanagi and Muku. The winter open-air hot spring event is well known — on the winter solstice the bath transforms into a yuzu bath, and you can watch them leisurely soaking in the warm water.
Toyama City Family Park keeps three capybaras born in 2017. Their winter hot-water soaks are a popular attraction, and they especially love sweet potatoes.
In the "Animal Village" zone of Nagai Seaside Park in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, you can meet capybaras alongside kangaroos and penguins. Capybara-themed merchandise such as capybara curry is also popular.
Meet capybara "Icho" in the livestock barn — a character who loves water play but refuses to enter water below 14°C. On warm days, you can catch the adorable sight of Icho bathing in the "Kapi-oke" tub.
Kamine Zoo in Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture, houses 4 capybaras — 1 male and 3 females (Hana, Mikan, and Rose). They share a unique mixed exhibit with ducks and Patagonian maras.
