Rodents generally get a bad press, but they’re the stars of the show at this quirky Tokyo cafe.
Cafe Capyba allows guests to enjoy a hot drink alongside two large capybaras named Kohaku and Pisuke.
The rodents, the largest in the world and native to South America, roam freely around the small establishment, giving customers the chance to see them up close.
According to your websiteThe “cosy” cafe is a “place to bring healing”, and visitors are encouraged to pet and take photos of the furry creatures.
“Take your time to relax as you observe its calm presence,” the website reads.
Cafe Capyba allows customers to enjoy their coffee alongside two capybaras named Kohaku and Pisuke (pictured)
The cafe’s website claims it is a “place to provide healing” and allows the two creatures to roam freely.
Inside you can buy snacks to feed the capybaras. Pellets and vegetables cost 330 yen (£1.73/$2.19) each.
In addition to the two rodents, the cafe offers coffee, lattes, tea and soft drinks for visitors to enjoy.
Admission costs 1,250 yen (£6.55/$8.31) for 30 minutes, with 10-minute extensions available for payments of 330 yen (£1.73/$2.19).
The company does not accept reservations and, due to its popularity, visitors are advised to arrive well in advance.
In addition to the two rodents, Café Capyba offers coffee, latte, tea and soft drinks.
Do you also like to drink coffee with cats? A Tokyo-based cafe allows its customers to pet cats and capybaras while enjoying a beer.
Capy Neko Cafe, ‘neko’ is the Japanese word for cat, mixes a unique combination of animals and despite what you might expect, it is a perfect match.
According to the cafe’s website, its resident capybara, named Ki-Chan, “moves at his own pace,” “loves to be petted” and “gets along well with cats.”
Like many cat cafes in Japan, all the felines are rescued cats looking for a forever home. The center takes in cats and works to connect them with foster parents.
Capy Neko Cafe, upstairs, allows customers to pet cats and capybaras. The unique combination is a match made in heaven, their website suggests.
Animals roam freely at Capy Neko Café and cats are even available to foster them.
This quirky cafe has become extremely popular in Tokyo and requires customers to book in advance.
Each session lasts 50 minutes and costs 2,800 yen (£14.65/$18.58) for adults and 1,500 yen (£7.85/$9.95) for children aged six to 14.
To book, visit the Capy Neko Café website – capyneko.cafe/booking/.