Fuji, Shizuoka, Japan
ANELLA CAFE Fuji Utogawahigashicho
ANELLA CAFE Fuji Utogawahigashicho is a rescue dog and cat cafe in Utogawahigashicho, Fuji, about two minutes on foot from Gakunan-Harada Station on the Gakunan Railway and around 12 minutes by car from Shin-Fuji Station. Opened in February 2026 as part of the ANELLA chain, it lets visitors spend time with rescued dogs and cats while they wait for new families, with adoptions arranged through ANELLA's own process and regular adoption events. Cats at this branch have included a Siberian, a Norwegian Forest Cat, a Munchkin and a Scottish Fold. Visits are charged per 30 minutes with shorter extensions, at lower rates for elementary school children, seniors and visitors with disabilities, and preschoolers enter free. The cafe is open every day, an hour earlier on weekends and holidays, has parking for about 20 cars and works as a welfare workplace for staff with disabilities.
Before you go
- Booking
- Walk-ins welcome
- Entry
- Entry or time fee
Based on the cafe's website and visitor reviews, checked October 2026. Policies change, so confirm with the cafe before you visit.
Reviews
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