ANELLA CAFE Sapporo Kiyota

Sapporo, Hokkaido · 2.8 mi / 4.6 km

Neko Sun Cafe is a rescue cat cafe on the Hongo shopping street in Shiroishi Ward, Sapporo, about five minutes on foot from Nango-7-chome Station on the Tozai Line. It opened in 2016 and is run by the NPO Nyapan Cat Rescue, which takes in cats from multi-cat hoarding cases and the city animal management centre and puts the cafe's income toward their food and medical care. The converted two-storey building has an adoption and rescue desk on the ground floor and the cat room upstairs, where a group of people-friendly rescue cats, including Scottish Folds, Minuets and Japanese mixes, act as staff while they wait for new homes. Visits are charged per 30 or 60 minutes with short extensions, and a weekday free-time plan is offered. Drinks are bought separately and socks are required. The group also holds adoption events at its own shelter nearby.

• Adoptable cats

Sapporo, Hokkaido · 4.5 mi / 7.3 km

Puchi Marry Lasora Sapporo is a cat cafe on the second floor of the Lasora Sapporo shopping complex in Higashi-Sapporo, Shiroishi Ward, about three minutes on foot from Higashi-Sapporo Station on the Tozai Line. It is the Hokkaido branch of the Puchi Marry chain, which runs cat cafes in Japan and Malaysia. The bright room has a large glass wall and an athletic climbing area that both cats and people can use, and more than ten pedigree cats live here, Munchkins among them. Visits are charged by time, starting with a 30-minute session and extended in 10-minute steps, and every visit includes an unlimited drink bar. Weekday and weekend free-time passes are also available. Free Wi-Fi, power outlets and mall parking are on hand. The cafe opens daily and follows the shopping centre's schedule, with last entry 30 minutes before closing.

Sapporo, Hokkaido · 5.8 mi / 9.3 km

Petland Factory Cat Cafe is a cat cafe corner inside the Petland pet shop on the first floor of the 1-jo-kan building at Sapporo Factory, in Kita 1 Jo Higashi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo. It is about 5 minutes on foot from Bus Center-mae Station on the Tozai Line. The store also sells puppies and kittens, pet supplies and small animals, and offers grooming and a pet hotel. In the cat room, visitors spend time with the shop's resident cats, which have included Scottish Folds, American Curls and British Shorthairs. Visits are charged per 30 minutes, with a lower rate for children, and a small canned drink is included; staff hand out a time card to wear during the visit. Feeding the cats is not allowed, but toys are provided. Free parking is available at Sapporo Factory for a limited time.

Sapporo, Hokkaido · 6.0 mi / 9.7 km

Mataxtabi is a rescue cat shelter and cafe located in Sapporo's Chuo Ward, combining animal welfare with a meaningful social mission. This unique establishment operates as both a cat cafe and a shelter for rescued cats seeking forever homes, while also providing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities as part of a welfare initiative. The cafe serves a thoughtful menu featuring house-made keema curry, fluffy omurice, pizza toast plates, avocado toast, and even vegan raw tacos for plant-based visitors. All cafe proceeds go toward supporting the staff members with disabilities, creating a sustainable model that benefits both rescued cats and the local community. Visitors can enjoy quality time with the resident cats while contributing to a project that has garnered support from hundreds of donors across Sapporo who believe in its dual mission of animal rescue and social welfare.

• Adoptable cats

Sapporo, Hokkaido · 6.1 mi / 9.8 km

Mewkies Cat Cafe is a cozy retreat that opened its doors in late May 2013 as a beloved local spot for cat enthusiasts in Sapporo’s east district. This intimate cafe offers a home-like atmosphere where visitors can unwind with around twelve friendly, free-roaming cats, enjoying their company for a modest fee—480 yen for 30 minutes or an optional hot latte for an additional 300 yen. Run by a devoted owner who clearly adores his feline companions, Mewkies enforces simple rules like hand washing and no shoe entry to maintain a clean, welcoming space, perfect for a quick escape near the Sapporo Beer Garden or a short walk from Higashi-Kuyakusho-Mae Station. While not focused on adoptions, the cafe provides a warm, immaculate environment where cats and guests alike can relax, with the owner often encouraging interaction between the cats and visitors, especially children. Reservations aren’t explicitly required, but checking ahead is wise given its small size and local charm.

• Walk-ins welcome

Sapporo, Hokkaido · 6 mi / 10 km

Kitanekoya is a small cat cafe on the second floor of the Umezawa Building in Minami 1 Jo Nishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, above a Seicomart convenience store. It is about 4 minutes on foot from Nishi-11-chome Station on the Tozai Line and 3 minutes from the Nishi-8-chome tram stop. Opened in 2011, it calls itself a resting place with cats, and its resident cats are calm adults and seniors, including a Maine Coon, a Scottish Fold, a Norwegian Forest Cat, a Minuet and a British Shorthair. Visits are charged by the hour with 30-minute extensions, and there is a weekday three-hour package. A self-service drink bar is included, and beer, wine and spirits are available for an extra charge. Preschool children are not admitted, and elementary school children must come with a guardian. The cafe is closed on Wednesdays, except on public holidays.