Ichinoseki, Iwate, Japan
Felis no Hakoniwa
Felis no Hakoniwa is a small adoption-type rescue cat cafe in Surisawa, in the Daito area of eastern Ichinoseki. Felis is Latin for cat. The rescue group behind it converted a former cafe restaurant, with help from a crowdfunding campaign, into a cat room with catwalks, and it opened in late 2022 as the first adoption cat cafe in southern Iwate. Adult cats and kittens rescued from the street and other difficult situations live here while they wait for new families, and the group also takes part in adoption events run by the Ichinoseki health centre. Food is no longer served. Visits are charged by time, and the fees help cover the cats' veterinary bills. The cafe opens in the afternoons but closes on irregular days, so checking the blog before visiting is advised.
Before you go
- 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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