Cat Cafe Nyankoto

Shinjuku, Tokyo · 0.3 mi / 0.5 km

Bakeneko Cafe is a rescue cat cafe located along Suwa-dori in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Built around the concept of transforming abandoned and rescued cats into cherished companions, this cozy, casual space offers guests a chance to unwind in the company of a friendly feline family. Resident cats include signature boys Kohada the Scottish Fold and Nameko the fluffy Siberian, along with rescue cats such as Omochi, Osatsu, Dango, and Sayori. Visitors can enjoy free-flowing soft drinks included with admission, with options like Coca-Cola, ramune, Mitsuya Cider, Bayarースオレンジ, Perrier, and non-alcoholic beer. Special cat treat sets are available for those who want to interact with the cats at snack time. Wi-Fi and power outlets make the lounge comfortable for a relaxed visit. The cafe also supports ongoing rescue work through donations and original merchandise sales.

Shinjuku, Tokyo · 1.0 mi / 1.6 km

Cat Cafe Coorikuya plus Okubo is a cat cafe in Hyakunincho, Shinjuku, about one minute on foot from JR Okubo Station on the Chuo-Sobu Line. Opened in July 2018, it is attached to the Coo&RIKU Okubo pet shop and follows the chain's plus format, which adds a flat-rate free-time option to the usual 30-minute charge, with short paid extensions, free Wi-Fi and power outlets for visitors who want to stay longer. Soft drinks are included in the entry fee, and treats for the cats can be bought on site. Reservations are not accepted. Children below middle school age must be accompanied by an adult family member, and children under three enter free. The cafe is open every day, from 11 AM on weekdays and 10 AM on weekends and holidays, and closes briefly between 1:30 and 2 PM so the cats can rest.

Toshima City, Tokyo · 1.0 mi / 1.7 km

Nyanhotto Ikebukuro is a rescue cat adoption facility on the 11th floor of the UPROVEMENT building in Minami-Ikebukuro, about two minutes on foot from exit 39 on the east side of Ikebukuro Station. It opened on October 1, 2026, relocating and expanding the operators' earlier Nyanhotto branch in Otorii, and is designed to hold more than 100 rescued cats at a time. Visits are free but must be booked online in 90-minute slots, with up to four people per group, and visitors can also step inside the cage areas to meet individual cats. There is no obligation to adopt. Adoptions involve a transfer fee that covers medical costs and a required monthly home-care plan. The facility is run by Connect Pet together with the rescue group Nyanhotto and opens from 10 AM to 8 PM on irregular days, with a cat rest hour each afternoon.

• Adoptable cats

Shinjuku, Tokyo · 1.1 mi / 1.7 km

Nyanchuru Cat Cafe is a rescue cat cafe located in the Hyakunincho neighborhood of Shinjuku City, Tokyo, about a five-minute walk from Shin-Okubo Station and ten minutes from Shinjuku Station. The space is designed as a calm, welcoming environment where visitors can meet rescued cats at their own pace, whether stopping in alone or with company. Each resident cat is available for adoption, and staff guide guests through the introduction, trial, and formal adoption process with care for both the cats and their future families. Free soft drinks are included with entry, and small cat treats such as churu, rolling nyan bits, and photo-ready candies can be purchased to share with the cats. In-store gacha, badges, and a donation box let guests support the cats' medical and daily care. For those considering life with a cat, staff can also help with pet-friendly housing inquiries.

• Adoptable cats

Toshima City, Tokyo · 1.1 mi / 1.8 km

Kawaii Ikimono-tachi Private Cat Cafe is a private-hire cat room on the third floor of the Kawaii Ikimono-tachi pet shop in Minami-Ikebukuro, within walking distance of Ikebukuro Station. Each booking reserves the room for a single group of up to five adults. The resident cats, about six in total, include Siberians, Maine Coons, Scottish Folds and Ragdolls. Time is charged in 30-minute slots at a slightly higher rate on weekends and holidays, booking two consecutive slots adds extra free time, and a drink bar is included. Children under two enter free, and visitors of junior high school age or younger must come with a guardian. Bookings are taken by LINE or phone. The cafe follows the shop's hours, opening in the afternoon on weekdays and from noon on weekends and holidays, and is closed on Tuesdays.

Tokyo · 1.2 mi / 2.0 km

Neco Republic Tokyo Ikebukuro is a rescue cat cafe located in the Nishiikebukuro district of Toshima City, Tokyo. Set on the fourth floor of a building just a short walk from Ikebukuro Station West Exit, the cafe welcomes visitors into a calm, monotone-themed interior designed for unhurried time with its feline residents. The space is dedicated to Neco Republic's mission of ending cat euthanasia in Japan, and every cat on-site is available for adoption through the organization's rescue program. Guests can meet a wide variety of cats of different ages, coats, and personalities, from shy newcomers to affectionate lap cats. For hygiene and the comfort of the cats, visitors are asked to wear non-sheer socks, which are also sold on-site. Simply spending time here directly supports rescue efforts and helps cats find loving homes.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking recommended