Find Kanto zoo places in Japan where you can meet capybaras.
23 places are listed.
A free small animal zoo in Saitama City. The beloved capybaras "Peace" and "Cherry" passed away in 2026 and 2024 respectively, and capybara exhibits have since ended.
A free-admission zoo in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture. In March 2025, two female capybaras transferred from Himeji Central Park were introduced alongside the opening of a new animal house.
Chikozan Park Children's Zoo in Sayama City, Saitama has been raising capybaras since 2011. An open-air hot spring bathing event for capybaras is held annually from late November through February.
Tokyo Metropolitan Inokashira Natural Cultural Garden, located within Inokashira Park. Since June 2025, it has exhibited 'Nae,' a male capybara transferred from Nasu Animal Kingdom. A commemorative special drink sold at the park café has made him a local celebrity.
Home to two female capybaras, Yanagi and Muku. The winter open-air hot spring event is well known — on the winter solstice the bath transforms into a yuzu bath, and you can watch them leisurely soaking in the warm water.
Meet capybara "Icho" in the livestock barn — a character who loves water play but refuses to enter water below 14°C. On warm days, you can catch the adorable sight of Icho bathing in the "Kapi-oke" tub.
Kamine Zoo in Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture, houses 4 capybaras — 1 male and 3 females (Hana, Mikan, and Rose). They share a unique mixed exhibit with ducks and Patagonian maras.
You can meet female capybara Mao in the West Garden Children's Zoo area. One of the few places in central Tokyo to see a capybara, though no special hot spring or feeding programs are offered.
Watch capybaras soaking in an authentic open-air hot spring fed directly from the park's own source (55.4°C). You can also observe them swimming in a large tank and enjoy a hands-on feeding experience.
Famous for its elephants, Ichihara Zoo houses capybaras in two areas: Zou no Kuni and Sayuri World. Feeding experiences are available, and Sayuri World features a unique free-roaming display where capybaras wander at will.
An immersive zoo in the hot spring town of Kusatsu, Gunma, where capybaras are the star attraction. In keeping with the onsen atmosphere, you can watch capybaras bathe and enjoy a feeding experience.
Yokohama City Kanazawa Zoo is known for its unique theater-style enclosure where you can view capybaras head-on. Three individuals are currently kept, and you can watch them swimming up close.
A safari park on the Nasu Plateau where you can meet capybaras in the animal interaction plaza. Feeding experiences (¥200) are available, and you can observe the capybaras' relaxed daily life in two paddocks.
A free island zoo on Oshima Island, Tokyo. Seven capybaras live inside a large walk-in bird cage (53m×42m×13m), sharing a spacious natural terrain enclosure with wallabies and other animals.
A municipal children's zoo in Midori Ward, Saitama City, which operated with free admission. Scheduled to close in February 2026 — please verify operating status before visiting.
A popular zoo in Sodegaura City home to around 20 species, with a strong focus on capybara breeding. Baby capybaras are born frequently, making it a key site for preserving capybara bloodlines in Japan.
Gunma Prefecture's premier safari park where visitors drive through or ride a tour bus among the animals. Capybaras can be found in two spots: the Walking Safari area and the Bird Park.
A facility adjacent to Shizuoka's Jonokuni, featuring a fenceless animal garden. Around 30 species of animals roam freely through the central plaza, allowing natural close-up interaction with capybaras.
A zoo that opened in 1981, with an amusement park on-site. Two capybaras live together here in the community-rooted zoo, which is home to around 400 animals across 70 species.
A theme park in Nasu famous for its monkey shows. In 2022, "Ani-Town" was added, featuring capybaras, penguins, and more.
A metropolitan zoo on Izu Oshima Island—accessible only by ferry or plane—with free admission. Enjoy the unique experience of watching capybaras amid the island's natural scenery.
A municipal zoo in the Tama area of western Tokyo, home to capybaras and a variety of other animals.
A new "Anitown" area has opened at the park famous for the Nikko Monkey Troop. A unique event featuring capybaras and monkeys bathing together in a hot spring has become a popular attraction.
