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Chofu, Tokyo · 0.4 mi / 0.6 km

Rafu Space is an open-style rescue cat shelter in Fuda, Chofu, on the third floor of a building on Tenjin-dori, about five minutes on foot from the Central Exit of Keio Chofu Station. Run as an information centre for rescued dogs and cats, it houses only cats on site, many of them former breeding cats, cats abandoned as unsellable or cats retired from animal testing, with pedigree breeds such as Somalis and Abyssinians among them. Anyone may visit, whether or not they plan to adopt. Instead of a fixed fee, visitors are asked for a donation per hour, which goes to the animals' care. Because staff are not always present, visits are by reservation through LINE, phone or social media, and about five people can use the room at once. Socks are required. Prospective adopters meet the cats on site before applying. The group also runs a pet food bank.

• Adoptable cats

Kawasaki, Kanagawa · 1.6 mi / 2.5 km

Hogo Neko Cafe Musubi is a rescue cat cafe in Suge, Tama Ward, Kawasaki, about three minutes on foot from Inadazutsumi Station on the JR Nambu Line. It shares its building with a day-care centre for adults with disabilities, whose members help care for the cats and make cat goods on weekdays, and the cafe is open to the general public. Its cats are rescued former strays and sick cats, and the cafe holds adoption events to find them homes. Visits are charged by the hour or half hour, and cat treats can be bought. Outside toys and treats are not allowed, but toys can be borrowed. Visitors under 15 are asked not to enter unless they can reliably follow the rules, and guests who have been to another cat cafe that day are turned away. Its sister cafe is Hogo Animal Cafe Kizuna in Yokohama.

• Adoptable cats

Musashino, Tokyo · 4.0 mi / 6.4 km

Royal Cats is a Siberian-only cat cafe in Kichijoji Honcho, Musashino, in the basement of the Santa Fe building about four minutes on foot from Kichijoji Station. It is run together with the Felis Moka cattery, a Siberian breeder that imports its breeding cats from Europe, and the same premises house a Siberian kitten shop and a cat grooming salon. Visitors spend time with large adult Siberians that are used to being held and often climb onto laps, and kittens born to the cafe's resident mother cats are sold to new owners. Visits are charged by the hour and include one drink and cat treats, with a lower rate for visitors who book in advance online or by phone. The breeder advertises that its parent cats test negative for feline coronavirus and are screened for dozens of genetic diseases.

Tokyo · 4.0 mi / 6.5 km

Cat Cafe Temari no Oshiro is a whimsical cat cafe tucked inside the charming Kichijoji Petit Mura in Musashino, Tokyo. Designed to resemble a storybook castle, the two-floor space pairs a relaxed cafe area with a spacious lounge where more than twenty resident cats roam freely. Guests can meet a delightful mix of breeds, including Maine Coons, Munchkins, Scottish Folds, Ragdolls, Norwegian Forest Cats, American Shorthairs, Ragamuffins, and more, each with their own distinct personality. The menu features carefully presented sweets, drinks, and light fare, with the option to add birthday candles and a message chocolate for special celebrations. Private rentals are available for parties, send-offs, photo shoots, and even weddings, accommodating groups of up to seventy. Free Wi-Fi is offered, children of all ages are welcome, and shoes are removed at the entrance for a cozy, home-like feel.

Musashino, Tokyo · 4.0 mi / 6.5 km

Capy Neko Cafe is a one-of-a-kind animal cafe located in Kichijoji, Tokyo, Japan, on the second floor of the PLATANO building. What sets this cafe apart is the rare opportunity to spend time with both cats and a capybara, the world's largest rodent, known for its gentle nature and easy companionship with cats. Guests can interact with the animals during timed sessions, with optional treat experiences available. A portion of proceeds supports cat rescue activities, reflecting the cafe's commitment to feline welfare. Capy Neko Cafe is a truly unique and heartwarming destination for animal lovers visiting the Kichijoji neighborhood of Tokyo.

Musashino, Tokyo · 4.0 mi / 6.5 km

Neko Home Calico Koenguchi is a small cat lounge in Kichijoji Minamicho, Musashino, on the fourth floor of a building about 30 seconds on foot from the Park (south) Exit of Kichijoji Station. It is the original Cat Cafe Calico, formerly its Kichijoji branch, which renamed itself from a cat cafe to a "neko home" in its 17th year. The resident cats are seniors aged roughly 15 to 18; they are not rescue cats and are not available for adoption. Visits are charged in 10-minute units, with lower rates for students and children. On weekdays it opens in the afternoon with a one-hour break, and on weekends it stays open from early afternoon through the evening. Closing days are irregular and announced on X and at the shop. The company's rescue cat cafe, Calico Kichijoji, is a short walk away on the north side of the station.