Find farm places in Japan where you can meet capybaras.
13 places are listed.
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.
A European-style farm theme park in the mountains of Kanzaki District, Hyogo Prefecture, home to around 200 animals of approximately 60 species, including alpacas and capybaras. Note that capybaras may not be on display during colder months — check ahead before visiting.
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.
A German-style agricultural theme park in Hino-cho, Shiga Prefecture, featuring seasonal flowers and animal experiences. Check the official website before visiting to confirm capybara exhibition status.
At Harvest no Oka in Sakai City, Osaka, a 'Capybara Meet & Greet Time' is held daily. You can touch and feed all 8 capybaras, with a capybara hot spring event taking place in winter.
An interactive zoo in Yonago, Tottori Prefecture. The "Capybara Square" hosts four daily meet-and-greet sessions where visitors can hand-feed and touch the capybaras. Various programs such as horseback riding and alpaca walks are also available.
An interactive animal farm at the foot of Mt. Daisen in Tottori Prefecture. Visitors can touch and hand-feed capybaras alongside alpacas, goats, and sheep. Daily capybara interaction sessions make it enjoyable for all ages.
An agricultural park on Awajishima themed after the English Lake District, where you can meet capybaras alongside koalas. With gardens blooming throughout the seasons and various hands-on programs, it's ideal for a family outing.
A large tourist ranch in Kanan-cho, southern Osaka, where you can interact with about 1,500 animals of 140 species across vast pastures. A highlight is capybaras roaming freely in the open pasture, close enough to touch.
An experiential theme park set amid the vast nature of Aso. The "Animal Kingdom" zone lets you feed and interact with about 35 species including capybaras. With dome-shaped accommodations and hot springs on site, it's perfect for a relaxing overnight stay.
An interactive farm in Saku City, Nagano Prefecture, where you can bond with capybaras, llamas, sheep, goats, and more.
A farm shop and hands-on farm known for the premium pork brand "Wadon Mochibuta." Capybaras can be found in the on-site "Wanpaku no Mori" forest area.
A large farm theme park in Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture, hosting annual capybara hot spring events from November to March. Visitors can hand-feed capybaras and enjoy interactions with a variety of animals including sheep and pigs.
