Find Kanto zoo places in Japan where you can meet capybaras.
23 places 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.
Nasu Animal Kingdom's Capybara Forest is an area where capybaras and maras live freely, allowing close viewing and winter bath scenes. The current official facility page says feeding is suspended, so visitors specifically aiming to feed them should recheck before going. It remains a reliable hot-spring-style spot based on six regular capybara residents.
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.
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.
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.
A free small animal zoo in Saitama City. The beloved capybaras "Peace" and "Cherry" passed away in 2026 and 2024 respectively, and capybara exhibits have since ended.
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.
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.
Meet capybara "Icho" in the livestock barn — a character who loves water play but refuses to enter water below 14°C. On warm days, you can catch the adorable sight of Icho bathing in the "Kapi-oke" tub.
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.
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.
Yokohama City Kanazawa Zoo is known for its unique theater-style enclosure where you can view capybaras head-on. Three individuals are currently kept, and you can watch them swimming up close.
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.
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.
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.
A facility adjacent to Shizuoka's Jonokuni, featuring a fenceless animal garden. Around 30 species of animals roam freely through the central plaza, allowing natural close-up interaction with capybaras.
A municipal zoo in the Tama area of western Tokyo, home to capybaras and a variety of other animals.
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 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.
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.
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.
A theme park in Nasu famous for its monkey shows. In 2022, "Ani-Town" was added, featuring capybaras, penguins, and more.
A new "Anitown" area has opened at the park famous for the Nikko Monkey Troop. A unique event featuring capybaras and monkeys bathing together in a hot spring has become a popular attraction.
