Find etc places in Japan where you can meet capybaras.
10 places are listed.
A monkey entertainment facility in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, where capybaras, penguins, and cats joined the "Ani-Town" area after a 2022 renovation. Feeding experiences are available in the charming space where capybaras and cats coexist.
Located in the Sayuri World section of Animal Wonder Resort in Ichihara, Chiba. Famous for elephant performances, the facility lets around 30 species including capybaras roam freely, with feeding experiences available.
This entry corresponds to the aquatic section of Inokashira Nature and Culture Garden, but capybaras are displayed in the main zoo area, not the aquatic section. Since June 2025, the male capybara "Nae," transferred from Nasu Animal Kingdom, has been on exhibit.
An indoor zoo inside Ario Kashiwa where you can get up close and interact with capybaras and a variety of other animals.
A small zoo in Taki-cho, Mie Prefecture, reopened after renovation in June 2024. Themed around "One Health," it nurtures genuine bonds with 120 animals of 37 species including capybaras. Visitors can observe capybaras up close in the "Oinai Zone" where they live.
A locally-focused circular farm in Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture, offering hands-on interaction with capybaras, rabbits, and other animals. An on-site café and restaurant serving fresh local vegetables lets visitors enjoy both food and animal experiences in one visit.
An interactive zoo nestled in the highlands of Yagiyama, Fukuoka, where you can touch capybaras among around 80 species and 600 animals. Stream wading and camping are also available, making it a great spot to combine nature experiences with animal interactions.
A brand-new petting zoo that opened in March 2025 in the Yanbaru region of northern Okinawa, housing 74 animals of 18 species including lions and capybaras. The highlight is the walk-in capybara area where you can freely touch and interact with them.
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.
A unique attraction where capybaras enjoy seasonal special baths such as mandarin orange, yuzu, and seven-herb hot springs from November to March. Two sides of the tub are glass, allowing underwater viewing, and a waterfall bath feature is also available.
