Why CAPPINESS?
There are a few places in Tokyo where you can meet capybaras. This page is about what a session here is like and what we do differently, and wherever we can, we let our guests say it for us.
What You’ll Experience
“This is not a cafe with capybaras — it’s a place where you can be with the capybaras, feed them, and interact with them.”
Hands-on time, not glass-between-you time
For the whole 40-minute session you are in the room with the capybaras, petting them, feeding them (capybara snacks are included), and finding the spots they like scratched. Many guests are surprised how affectionate they are. A good back scratch often ends with a capybara rolling over for a belly rub.
Photo by doug thompson — Google review
★★★★★
A wonderful experience with 3 capybara. Very fun and well organized. The capybara are well taken care of, clean and happy. They loved having their bellies rubbed and made a cute trilling sound like a guinea pig. Highly recommend
Slow down and get cozy
Capybaras are famously relaxed animals, and the cafes are designed around that mood: calm rooms where you can settle in next to them while they doze. Nobody rushes you and there is no waiting for a turn, just 40 quiet minutes with the capybaras.
Photo by Peter Young — Google review
★★★★★
Cappiness Capybara Café is a wonderfully calm and wholesome experience. The capybaras are relaxed, well cared for, and clearly comfortable in their space, happily lounging and gently interacting with visitors. The café is clean, the staff are friendly and attentive and everything is focused on the animals’ wellbeing. A peaceful, feel-good stop and an absolute must for capybara fans.
Photos you’ll actually love
Take as many photos and videos as you like, without a crowd to work around. Our staff know the good angles, help you set up the shot, and take a photo of each group before you leave.
Photo by Tamami Yamaguchi — Google review
★★★★★
Our family visited Cappiness on August 18. There was so much cuteness! There are three resident capybaras. Staff was very attentive and helpful, and always offered to take photos/videos for us. When we were there they started off letting us feed them, and then staff brought out more food so we could hang out with them while they ate, and then the last 10 minutes they brought them to the back patio while they ate and we could take photos. The capybaras looked healthy, happy and very very relaxed. I would highly recommend this cafe! We went by taxi (10-15 minutes from our hotel near Shinkuku station).
Leave knowing more than you came with
Each session includes a short educational video about capybaras, and our staff are happy to fill in the rest: where capybaras come from, how they behave in the wild, and the quirks and personality of each capybara you’re sitting with.
Photo by Elaine Harbus — Google review
★★★★★
Who knew capybaras can be so much fun? My daughter and I had a great time feeding, grooming, and learning more about them.
Everything is included
The 4,000 yen fee covers everything: capybara snacks, self-service drinks, a short educational video about capybaras, a small souvenir, and your group photo. There are no extra charges or upsells at the door.
Photo by Vikram Gopal — Google review
★★★★★
Great experience! The staff were so kind and helped us take photos and we even learned some facts about the capybaras. The capybaras were chill and kept in a clean area and were very friendly. They give you a cup of grass to feed the capybaras with and it’s not cramped like some other places. Great overall experience, would definitely recommend 👍
The CAPPINESS Difference
We started CAPPINESS because we thought an animal cafe could be done right: good for guests, good for staff, and good for the capybaras. That “Three-Way Happiness” philosophy is behind everything below.
Small sessions, never a crowd
Every session is reservation-only and kept to around 10 guests. Sessions also run as complete changeovers: one group leaves before the next comes in, so the capybaras are never surrounded by a rotating crowd. The capybaras are not overwhelmed, and every guest gets unhurried time with them.
Photo by Robin Janocha — Google review
★★★★★
The animals seem to be well treated and cared for. The guests per session are kept low and the capibara s are relaxed and approachable. The hosts are knowledgeable and entertaining. If you want to visit an animal cafe in Tokyo I highly recommend this over the Multiple smaller ones in the shopping districts.
The capybaras come first
Our capybaras take two baths a day, and both cafes close every midday (1:00–3:00 PM) so they can rest properly between sessions. Clean rooms, daily care, and a schedule built around their rhythm rather than ours. Read more about how we approach animal welfare.
Photo by Samantha Bornstein — Google review
★★★★★
Such a lovely experience! The capybaras are so well taken care of and seem really happy. They are very friendly and will approach you even if you’re not offering them food. The staff is wonderful and you can tell they really love the capybaras ☺️
Spotless rooms, no smell
Most people wonder whether an animal cafe smells. Ours has almost none, and reviewers keep saying so. We clean the interaction rooms between every session, the drink corner stays separate from the animal area, and the capybaras’ daily baths take care of the rest. If the smell at another animal cafe put you off, you will be fine here.
Photo by V Lee — Google review
★★★★★
It’s an amazing experience!!! The 3 capybaras are well kept, active and the place is very clean. Staff are super friendly and generous. It’s a 10/10 experience for anyone who likes capybara. The 1 downside is, it’s a bit of walk from the train station. Plan 15-20 minutes to hike over. But it’s totally worth it!! And there’s no smell if anyone were wondering.
Staff who join in
Our team knows each capybara personally: their moods, their quirks, their favorite spots. During your session they are right there with you, helping you interact and making sure both you and the capybaras are having a good time.
“The staff actively take part in the session — they don’t just stand and watch.”
Photo by Waris Rahman — Google review
★★★★★
The session lets you get up close and personal with three adorable, cheeky capybaras. You can tell the staff truly know and care for them. They’re attentive and happy to share fun facts about capybaras throughout the visit. The space is clean, comfortable, and completely odor-free. We had such an amazing time here! Definitely a must-visit spot if you’re around Tokyo Skytree.
Everything in English
All sessions are conducted entirely in English, from the welcome to the feeding tips. We built the experience for international guests in the first place.
Photo by Noah Dekel — Google review
★★★★★
An absolute must visit! They are sooo cute and friendly. The staff were also really friendly, welcoming, and super knowledgeable. They also spoke english very well and we had no issues with communication. Would come back again in a heartbeat!
Real reviews: no discounts, no incentives
We have never offered a discount, a gift, or anything else in exchange for a review, and we never will. Every review of CAPPINESS on Google, TripAdvisor, or anywhere else was written by a guest who chose to write it. So we are happy to let our guests do the talking on this page.
Photo by taromaru2 — TripAdvisor review
★★★★★
I’ve visited several animal cafés in Japan, and CAPPINESS really stood out. […] I also noticed that some other cafés tend to boost their review numbers by offering discounts or incentives, while here the positive reviews genuinely reflect the experience. I honestly hope more cafés in Japan will follow this example.
Five Things to Check Before You Book
- How many guests share the room at once? Around 10 per session, reservation-only, so never a crowd.
- Hands-on, or behind glass? The whole 40 minutes in the room with them, petting and feeding included.
- Does it smell? Two baths a day, and a drink corner kept separate from the animal area.
- Do the capybaras get to rest? Both cafes close 1:00–3:00 PM every day so they can rest between sessions.
- Will you understand the staff? Every session runs entirely in English.
Come see for yourself
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