Find Kansai zoo places in Japan where you can meet capybaras.
7 places are listed.
Meet and feed capybaras at the "Fureai Hiroba" area of the panda-famous Adventure World. Enjoy a feeding experience and observe them up close in an open space with low fencing.
A small zoo within the grounds of Himeji Castle, offering affordable admission. Home to about 87 species including capybaras, it's an urban zoo you can enjoy alongside the historic castle.
A zoo with over 100 years of history in Osaka, opened in 1915. It is recommended to check the official website for the latest information on capybara exhibits before visiting.
Located within Oji Park in Kobe City, a capybara is kept solo in a dedicated enclosure with a pond. The zoo is also a popular cherry blossom spot, home to around 700 animals across approximately 120 species.
A facility combining a safari park and amusement park, where you can observe capybaras up close in the approximately 700㎡ "Capybara Garden." In winter, a capybara hot spring event featuring yuzu citrus is held, and you can watch them bathing leisurely.
A historic free zoo within Wakayama Castle, founded in 1915. The relaxed enclosure where capybaras and maras live together is a crowd favorite. Free admission makes it an easy and welcoming spot to visit.
The only zoo in the Northern Kinki and San'in region, located in Fukuchiyama City, northern Kyoto. Capybaras are kept alongside red pandas in this community-rooted zoo with affordable admission.
