Find Chugoku zoo places in Japan where you can meet capybaras.
5 places are listed.
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 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.
