Find zoos, cafes, aquariums, farms, and parks where you can meet capybaras in Chugoku, Japan.
8 capybara spots are listed.
A hands-on ranch in Yonago, Tottori, where visitors can meet two capybaras in the capybara plaza. Contact sessions run four times daily alongside riding and alpaca-walk activities.
A safari park within Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park in Yamaguchi Prefecture. After touring wildlife by car or dedicated bus, you can meet capybaras up close at the animal contact area. A leading safari facility in western Japan, also known for its white tigers.
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.
A locally-focused circular farm in Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture, offering hands-on interaction with capybaras, rabbits, and other animals. An on-site café and restaurant serving fresh local vegetables lets visitors enjoy both food and animal experiences in one visit.
A large park in Okayama themed around a German countryside village, offering hands-on interactions with capybaras and other animals amid seasonal flower fields. A popular spot to pet capybaras alongside alpacas, goats, and ponies.
A zoo within Tokiwa Park in Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, where capybaras can be seen in the Central and South American animal zone.
Tokuyama Zoo is known for its place in Japan’s capybara-keeping history. Male Sawa died in June 2026, leaving one confirmed female, Awa.
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.
