[Shizuoka Prefecture] Capybara burgers are super popular! "Forest Restaurant - Gibbon-tei"

Izu Shaboten Zoo, located on the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture, is currently very popular with foreign visitors. In recent years, it has become popular due to the bathing time of capybaras, a seasonal winter feature. Capybaras, peacocks, various monkeys, kangaroos, rabbits, and other animals are allowed to roam freely within the zoo, and it is known as a "zoo with zero distance" because you can interact with the animals directly. A popular restaurant within Izu Shaboten Zoo is the Forest Animal Restaurant GIBBONTEI. The spacious room is decorated with stuffed animals of various animals up to the ceiling, welcoming guests. The The popular capybaras and raccoon stuffed animals are sitting at the table, and you can take commemorative photos with them. The most popular menu item is the capybara "Capi Burger". The burger is served on a capybara bun baked by a local bakery. It's quite voluminous compared to how it looks, so you'll be full. For dessert, the also popular "Red Panda Tail Bread" is so cute it's almost a shame to eat it. In front of the restaurant, free-roaming peacocks are courting you. You can also interact with capybaras directly in an area a little further away. #tripgourmet #Shizuoka #Zoo #Instagrammable #AnimalCafe