Find aquarium places in Japan where you can meet capybaras.
13 places are listed.
Katsurahama Aquarium is a rare aquarium that features capybaras. In April 2026, two 6-month-old females joined from Takeshima Aquarium, bringing the current total to 4.
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.
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.
An aquarium facility in Shinagawa, Tokyo, that exhibited capybaras in the 'Aqua Jungle' zone. Following deaths in 2025, please check the official website before visiting to confirm current exhibition status.
An aquarium in Fujisawa, Kanagawa, which exhibited capybaras "Kokoro" and "Hinata" from 2018, but permanently ended its capybara exhibit on November 26, 2025.
At the "Ecuador Rainforest" tank in Osaka's Tempozan Kaiyukan, visitors can watch capybaras swimming. The 5.5-meter-wide tank and twice-daily keeper feeding talks are popular highlights. It is recommended to confirm the current exhibit status before your visit.
One of Japan's largest aquariums, in Toba City, Mie Prefecture. Its unique draw is capybaras swimming in tanks alongside tropical fish. Head to the Jungle World in Zone F on the 2nd floor to watch capybaras gliding underwater.
A theater-style aquarium at Kobe Port. Capybaras live in the rooftop garden "Sora ni Aru Niwa." Daily keeper-led feeding commentary sessions let you observe the capybaras up close.
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 entertainment aquarium inside Shinagawa Prince Hotel. A dedicated capybara feeding program lets visitors hand-feed them directly for a special up-close experience.
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.
The only freshwater fish aquarium in Tochigi Prefecture, featuring capybaras in a recreated tropical habitat zone.
A hybrid aquarium-zoo museum inside Osaka's ExpoCity. In the "Touch of Movement" zone, you can observe capybaras up close. One male named "Hin" lives here, and you can watch him swim through the glass for a unique experience.
