Find zoos, cafes, aquariums, farms, and parks where you can meet capybaras in Chubu, Japan.
23 capybara spots are listed.
An indoor animal contact cafe on the 3rd floor of LaLaport Aichi Togo. The official branch page lists capybara among the animals, alongside sloths, owls, and small animals.
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.
At Hapijan inside Fukui Asuwayama Park Amusement Zoo, three capybaras are kept. Visitors can see them in a warm-bath exhibit and join feeding activities.
A free zoo on the ruins of Takaoka Castle, home to about 170 animals across 50 species. At the Fureai Plaza, you can interact with capybaras and other animals every morning and afternoon.
A free municipal zoo in Iida City, opened in 1953. In 2022, a dedicated capybara space called "Capybaland (カピバランド)" opened, letting visitors observe and feed capybaras up close.
An approximately 14-hectare urban park along the Fuefuki River. Capybaras can be met at the free-admission Fureai Animal Square, and the park is popular in winter for its capybaras soaking in an open-air hot spring.
Meet capybaras in the "Fureai Ranch" area at the foot of Mt. Fuji, where feeding experiences are available in an open, fence-free space. You can also watch them swim in a pool with transparent glass walls.
A multi-purpose facility in Niigata City themed around food and flowers. At the animal contact center, you can interact with capybaras, alpacas, and many other animals.
An interactive farm in Saku City, Nagano Prefecture, where you can bond with capybaras, llamas, sheep, goats, and more.
An indoor animal contact facility affiliated with Izu Shaboten Park, opened in November 2023. Just a 3-minute walk from JR Higashi-Shizuoka Station, it hosts a charming capybara bathing event featuring a clawfoot bathtub.
A zoo in Nomi City, Ishikawa Prefecture, exhibiting capybaras in the "Fureai Plaza." Every winter, the popular capybara open-air bath (Capybara-yu) event is held, with seasonal variations such as yuzu baths.
An animal plaza inside a municipal park in front of Mishima Station, Shizuoka Prefecture, where you can interact with over 20 species including capybaras, alpacas, and monkeys. In winter, you can watch capybaras enjoying a warm bath.
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.
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.
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 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.
Hamamatsu Zoo is home to two capybaras, Shirataki and Chikuwa. The zoo's cozy scale makes it a popular destination for families.
A large zoo in Nagoya that restarted its capybara exhibit in March 2025 with two females in the "Americas Zone." As they are still settling into their new home after a long absence, visitors are encouraged to observe them at a relaxed pace.
A free-admission zoo in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, where you can meet the female capybara Momiji. Her laid-back nature is said to be instantly calming, and a Capybara Paradise event was held in 2025.
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.
Four male capybaras transferred from Izu Shaboten Animal Park are kept at Nihondaira Zoo in Shizuoka City. A winter capybara hot spring event is held annually, and feeding events are also popular.
Izu Animal Kingdom is one of the largest capybara facilities in the Kanto and Tokai region. An official release says two babies born in September 2024 brought the group to 45, with capybaras kept across areas including Animal Paradise 360 and hands-on zones. It is a strong choice for close viewing, feeding, and frequent baby news.
The original site of the world's first capybara open-air bath, started in 1982. Official 2026 materials list 25 capybaras in the bath enclosure, while the park blog says Rainbow Plaza has 10 out in the morning and up to 25 in the afternoon for contact, depending on conditions. It is one of Japan's signature large-scale capybara spots, combining the winter bath with regular hands-on viewing.
