Find zoos, cafes, aquariums, farms, and parks where you can meet capybaras in Tokyo, Japan.
16 capybara spots are listed.
The Harajuku branch of Capyneko Cafe on the 2nd floor of Bsquare Takeshita Street. The official page confirms a capybara-and-cat interaction course, operated by reservation.
A capybara-and-cat interaction cafe on the 2nd floor of PLATANO in Kichijoji. Reservations are required, and hours may change depending on animal condition, so visitors should check the reservation page before going.
A free zoo on Tokyo’s Oshima Island with capybaras shown on the official zoo map. Official social posts also referenced an interpretation program for seven capybaras.
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.
Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa announced the deaths of two capybaras in 2025, and no current capybara exhibit is confirmed.
An amusement park operated by Arakawa Ward where you can meet capybaras and other animals at the animal plaza. A favorite with kids—just buy 100-yen feed and hand it directly to the animals.
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.
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.
Ueno Zoo previously displayed Mao the capybara in the West Garden Children's Zoo area. Tokyo Zoo Net's official notice says Mao died in May 2021 and Ueno Zoo no longer has capybaras, so the old one-capybara record has been corrected to closed.
A municipal zoo in the Tama area of western Tokyo, home to capybaras and a variety of other animals.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
