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Iizuka, Fukuoka · 5.1 mi / 8.2 km

catsalon Nekochigura Hotel & Cafe is a cat-only grooming salon, boarding hotel and small cat cafe in the Naka district of Iizuka. The salon is recommended by the Japan Cat Groomer Association, and its owner holds the association's A-class licence, the first in Kyushu. The cafe has its own resident cats, introduced as the cafe's cast, and visits are booked in fixed 90-minute slots starting at 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00. A flat per-person charge includes free drinks, and treats for the cats can be bought separately. Reservations are made through the shop's LINE account, stating the date, slot and group size. Visitors under 18 must come with a guardian. The cafe opens on Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and grooming and boarding are available by appointment.

• Booking required

Iizuka, Fukuoka · 6 mi / 10 km

Neko no Oyado Ariyoshi Komuten is a cat facility in Namazuta, Iizuka, about two minutes on foot from JR Namazuta Station. It opened in 2020 as Inu to Neko no Cafe Ariyoshi Komuten, a rescue dog and cat cafe that once also had a branch in Oto, and the Iizuka site now runs as a cat-only boarding hotel alongside a paid space where visitors can meet resident cats. Many of the cats are rescues, and some are listed for adoption through the owners, who also run adoption events in the area. Interaction sessions are held on Saturdays and Sundays by reservation, which must be made by the day before, and the monthly schedule is posted on Instagram. The facility has stopped taking in new rescue cats from the public but offers paid temporary and long-term cat care.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking required

Iizuka, Fukuoka · 7 mi / 11 km

Hogo Neko House Nekotaro is a volunteer-run rescue cat house in Namazuta, Iizuka, on the grounds of the Hotomeki Ichiba Ichitaro farmers' market. The two-storey building houses around a dozen rescued cats, split between the ground and upper floors, and all of them are looking for permanent homes. Visitors can spend time with the cats for a small charge per 30 or 60 minutes, which helps cover their care, and cat treats have been included in the visit. The house opens on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from late morning to mid-afternoon, with entry taken until closing, and is closed on weekdays. Families with children are asked to check with staff on arrival. Adoption events run by the local rescue group NECCO WORK are held in front of the house, and adopters are asked to keep cats indoors and have them neutered.

• Adoptable cats

Fukutsu, Fukuoka · 7 mi / 12 km

Cat Cafe Mocha AEON Mall Fukutsu, located in Fukuoka Prefecture's Fukutsu city, offers a spacious and welcoming retreat for cat enthusiasts aged 3 and up (children under 12 require adult supervision). Situated on the 2nd floor of AEON Mall Fukutsu at 2-793 Higashi Fukuma, Fukutsu-shi, near Route 3 and accessible via a short trip from JR Kagoshima Main Line's Fukuma Station, no reservations are needed to visit. Admission is charged in 30-minute increments (extendable in 10-minute increments), with an optional 350 yen for unlimited vending machine drinks. Visitors can relax in a clean, cozy environment with a variety of cats and enjoy their charming feeding sessions, with some cats munching eagerly and others playfully interrupting. Limited-edition cat snacks are available for purchase to bond with the felines, though rules like no chasing or flash photography ensure their comfort. It's a lovely spot for a feline break in Fukutsu's coastal suburban area.

• Adoptable cats
• Walk-ins welcome

Miyazaki · 7 mi / 12 km

Cat Cafe Mocha Miyazaki, located in Miyazaki Prefecture's vibrant Miyazaki city, offers a cozy and stylish haven for cat lovers aged 6 and up (children under 12 require adult supervision). Situated on the 2nd floor at 2-2-9 Tachibana-dori Higashi, Miyazaki-shi, just a 5-minute walk from JR Miyazaki Station's West Exit near the Mister Donut, no reservations are required. For an admission fee starting at 30 minutes (extendable in 10-minute increments) and an optional ¥350 for unlimited vending machine drinks, guests can unwind with a variety of cats. Limited-edition cat snacks are available for purchase to enhance the feline bonding experience, though rules like no chasing or flash photography ensure the cats' comfort. Perfectly positioned in Miyazaki's bustling downtown, it's an ideal spot for a relaxing feline break in this sunny southern city.

• Adoptable cats
• Walk-ins welcome

Koga, Fukuoka · 7 mi / 12 km

Cafe Gatto is a rescue cat adoption cafe in a renovated 1921 farmhouse in Shinbaru, Koga, about 10 minutes by taxi from JR Koga Station or one minute from the Shinbaru Kominkan stop on the weekday Koga community bus. Its cats were taken in after being found sick or injured or after their owners could no longer keep them, and all are looking for new homes through the cafe's adoption system. The cats live in several separate rooms grouped by FIV and FeLV status, and a cafe space behind clear acrylic walls lets visitors watch them over coffee or cake. Cat room visits are charged per 30 or 60 minutes, must be booked online by 6 PM the day before, and begin with a short rules video and quiz. Visitors must be junior high school age or older. Opening days are irregular and posted monthly.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking required