Find zoos, cafes, aquariums, farms, and parks where you can meet capybaras in Kanto, Japan.
55 capybara spots are listed.
A hands-on ranch inside Shimizu Park in Noda, Chiba. Capybaras joined when it reopened on May 28, 2026, with close viewing, feeding and interaction subject to weather and animal welfare.
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.
An Izu Shaboten Group facility on the 2nd floor of Yokohama Minato Mirai World Porters, known for the popular "Capybara Cat-foot Bath® (猫足風呂®)." Interact with capybaras and over 250 animals across 21 species, including ring-tailed lemurs and sloths.
In the "Animal Village" zone of Nagai Seaside Park in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, you can meet capybaras alongside kangaroos and penguins. Capybara-themed merchandise such as capybara curry is also popular.
Sayuri World is a free-roaming animal garden within Animal Wonder Resort. Visitors can meet capybaras and around 30 other species up close in the central plaza.
Capybaras can be seen in the Anitown area of Osaruland & Anitown, known for Nikko Sarugundan. It is also known for events where capybaras and monkeys share a bath.
Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa announced the deaths of two capybaras in 2025, and no current capybara exhibit is confirmed.
An indoor zoo inside Ario Kashiwa where you can get up close and interact with capybaras and a variety of other animals.
An experiential theme park set in nature in Inashiki City, Ibaraki Prefecture. At the petting farm, you can hand-feed capybaras carrots and cabbage, and enjoy forest walks and other activities.
A popular zoo in Sodegaura City home to around 20 species, with a strong focus on capybara breeding. Baby capybaras are born frequently, making it a key site for preserving capybara bloodlines in Japan.
Chikozan Park Children's Zoo in Sayama City, Saitama has been raising capybaras since 2011. An open-air hot spring bathing event for capybaras is held annually from late November through February.
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 immersive zoo in the hot spring town of Kusatsu, Gunma, where capybaras are the star attraction. In keeping with the onsen atmosphere, you can watch capybaras bathe and enjoy a feeding experience.
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.
Moff animal cafe on the 3rd floor of AEON Mall Makuhari Shintoshin — a no-time-limit animal cafe where you can interact with owls, reptiles, small mammals, and more. Note that this location does not have capybaras; please verify before visiting.
A safari park on the Nasu Plateau where you can meet capybaras in the animal interaction plaza. Feeding experiences (¥200) are available, and you can observe the capybaras' relaxed daily life in two paddocks.
Omiya Park Zoo has ended its capybara exhibit after the death of its last capybara, Peace.
Sagamihara Asamizo Park’s Primo contact animal plaza has two capybaras, Hinata and Kokoro, moved from Enoshima Aquarium.
A theme park in Nasu famous for its monkey shows. In 2022, "Ani-Town" was added, featuring capybaras, penguins, and more.
The only freshwater fish aquarium in Tochigi Prefecture, featuring capybaras in a recreated tropical habitat zone.
An indoor animal contact facility opened in April 2024 by the Izu Shaboten Park group, where visitors can interact with approximately 140 species.
An animal exhibit area within a park overlooking Utsunomiya city. Free admission; capybaras are kept in a mixed-species enclosure.
Japan's largest ostrich farm in Ishioka, Ibaraki Prefecture. The "South Pasture" area offers hands-on interaction with capybaras alongside alpacas, sheep, and goats in a relaxed, pastoral setting.
Gunma Prefecture's premier safari park where visitors drive through or ride a tour bus among the animals. Capybaras can be found in two spots: the Walking Safari area and the Bird Park.
Famous for its elephants, Ichihara Zoo houses capybaras in two areas: Zou no Kuni and Sayuri World. Feeding experiences are available, and Sayuri World features a unique free-roaming display where capybaras wander at will.
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.
An animal contact facility that opened in July 2024. Interact with a variety of animals including giraffes, capybaras, and sloths. A capybara yuzu hot spring event is held each winter.
An urban aquarium on the 9th and 10th floors of Lazona Kawasaki shopping complex, just a 1-minute walk from Kawasaki Station. Capybaras are exhibited in the Amazon zone.
A municipal children's zoo in Midori Ward, Saitama City, which operated with free admission. Scheduled to close in February 2026 — please verify operating status before visiting.
A farm-style park set in the nature of Nasu Highlands, popular for alpaca and farm animal experiences. Check the official website before visiting for the latest information on capybara keeping and hot spring events.
Enoshima Aquarium ended its capybara exhibit on 2025-11-26, and the two animals moved to Sagamihara Asamizo Park.
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.
You can meet capybaras at the animal plaza inside a park near Shin-Urayasu Station. Free admission and easy access make it a popular spot for children.
A large marine theme park on Yokohama's Hakkeijima. In the Forestrium zone, you can see capybaras and red pandas up close, and the capybara feeding experience is also popular.
An indoor animal contact café on the 2nd floor of BigHop Garden Mall, where you can interact with around 80 species. Meet capybaras alongside cats, owls, penguins, and more.
Kanazawa Zoo previously had three capybaras, but current public sources and official social updates point to a two-capybara setup centered on Donguri and Lasagna. The exhibit has a bath-like pool and viewing platform, so visitors can look for them soaking or resting in the shade.
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 free-admission zoo in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture. In March 2025, two female capybaras transferred from Himeji Central Park were introduced alongside the opening of a new animal house.
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.
Kamine Zoo in Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture, houses 4 capybaras — 1 male and 3 females (Hana, Mikan, and Rose). They share a unique mixed exhibit with ducks and Patagonian maras.
Home to two female capybaras, Yanagi and Muku. The winter open-air hot spring event is well known — on the winter solstice the bath transforms into a yuzu bath, and you can watch them leisurely soaking in the warm water.
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.
A zoo that opened in 1981, with an amusement park on-site. Two capybaras live together here in the community-rooted zoo, which is home to around 400 animals across 70 species.
