Find Kansai farm places in Japan where you can meet capybaras.
5 places are listed.
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.
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 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.