Find Chubu zoo places in Japan where you can meet capybaras.
14 places are listed.
Capybaras can be observed at "Nakayoshi Ranch" in Toyohashi's comprehensive zoo and botanical garden. From December to March, a heated "Capybara Bath" event lets visitors watch them leisurely soaking in warm water.
The largest capybara facility in the Kanto/Tokai region, housing 45 capybaras (as of 2024). Hand-feed them at the "Wakuwaku Interaction Plaza," and enjoy a zoo renowned for its frequent births.
Located in Garyū Park in Suzaka City, Nagano, this zoo hosts 'Capybara Hot Spring Hana-no-Yu' every winter. Seasonal events like yuzu baths and edamame baths make it a beloved attraction.
Toyama City Family Park keeps three capybaras born in 2017. Their winter hot-water soaks are a popular attraction, and they especially love sweet potatoes.
A zoo in Nomi City, Ishikawa Prefecture, exhibiting capybaras in the "Fureai Plaza." Every winter, the popular capybara open-air bath (Capybara-yu) event is held, with seasonal variations such as yuzu baths.
Meet capybaras in the "Fureai Ranch" area at the foot of Mt. Fuji, where feeding experiences are available in an open, fence-free space. You can also watch them swim in a pool with transparent glass walls.
Hamamatsu Zoo is home to two capybaras, Shirataki and Chikuwa. The zoo's cozy scale makes it a popular destination for families.
A large zoo in Nagoya that restarted its capybara exhibit in March 2025 with two females in the "Americas Zone." As they are still settling into their new home after a long absence, visitors are encouraged to observe them at a relaxed pace.
A free-admission zoo in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, where you can meet the female capybara Momiji. Her laid-back nature is said to be instantly calming, and a Capybara Paradise event was held in 2025.
Four male capybaras transferred from Izu Shaboten Animal Park are kept at Nihondaira Zoo in Shizuoka City. A winter capybara hot spring event is held annually, and feeding events are also popular.
An animal plaza inside a municipal park in front of Mishima Station, Shizuoka Prefecture, where you can interact with over 20 species including capybaras, alpacas, and monkeys. In winter, you can watch capybaras enjoying a warm bath.
A free zoo on the ruins of Takaoka Castle, home to about 170 animals across 50 species. At the Fureai Plaza, you can interact with capybaras and other animals every morning and afternoon.
A free municipal zoo in Iida City, opened in 1953. In 2022, a dedicated capybara space called "Capybaland (カピバランド)" opened, letting visitors observe and feed capybaras up close.
The original pioneer that started the world's first capybara hot spring bath in 1982. Held annually from November to April, with seasonal specials like the winter solstice yuzu bath, where dozens of capybaras can be seen enjoying the hot springs together.
