Find Japan etc places in Japan where you can meet capybaras.
6 places are listed.
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.
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.
