Shibata, Niigata, Japan
ANELLA CAFE Niigata Shibata
ANELLA CAFE Niigata Shibata is a rescue dog and cat cafe in Yutakacho, Shibata, about ten minutes on foot from JR Shibata Station. Opened on 8 August 2026 as the ANELLA chain's first branch in Niigata Prefecture, it has separate floors for dogs and cats, and all the animals are waiting for new families through ANELLA's own adoption process. Some of the rescued cats are still shy and stay near their cages, though they are used to people and can be stroked. Visits are charged for the first 30 minutes and then in 15-minute extensions, with lower rates for elementary school children, seniors and visitors with disabilities, and preschoolers enter free; unlimited drinks from a vending machine are an optional extra and there is no food menu. The cafe is open every day, opens an hour earlier at weekends and doubles as a welfare workplace for staff with disabilities.
Before you go
- Booking
- Walk-ins welcome
- Entry
- Entry or time fee
- Adoption
- Cats available for adoption
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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