Find zoos, cafes, aquariums, farms, and parks where you can meet capybaras in Tokyo, Japan.
18 capybara spots are listed.
This free-entry zoo on Tokyo's Oshima Island lists capybaras on its official zoo map. Visitors can see them in a naturalistic area around the large walk-in bird cage, and official social posts have promoted talks about the seven capybaras kept there. It is a quiet capybara stop that fits well into an island trip.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
You can meet female capybara Mao in the West Garden Children's Zoo area. One of the few places in central Tokyo to see a capybara, though no special hot spring or feeding programs are offered.
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.
This entry corresponds to the aquatic section of Inokashira Nature and Culture Garden, but capybaras are displayed in the main zoo area, not the aquatic section. Since June 2025, the male capybara "Nae," transferred from Nasu Animal Kingdom, has been on exhibit.
An aquarium facility in Shinagawa, Tokyo, that exhibited capybaras in the 'Aqua Jungle' zone. Following deaths in 2025, please check the official website before visiting to confirm current exhibition status.
A municipal zoo in the Tama area of western Tokyo, home to capybaras and a variety of other animals.
An entertainment aquarium inside Shinagawa Prince Hotel. A dedicated capybara feeding program lets visitors hand-feed them directly for a special up-close experience.
A metropolitan zoo on Izu Oshima Island—accessible only by ferry or plane—with free admission. Enjoy the unique experience of watching capybaras amid the island's natural scenery.
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.
A one-of-a-kind café where capybara "Tawashi-kun" lives together with more than 12 cats. Enjoy 50 minutes of interaction for ¥2,800 (drinks included), with a portion of proceeds going toward cat rescue activities.
