Numazu, Shizuoka, Japan
Fuwafuwa
Fuwafuwa is an animal petting cafe on the second floor of a building in the Numazu Port area of Senbonminatocho, close to the port's seafood restaurants and markets. It has around 20 kinds of animals, including cats of several breeds, small dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, owls, meerkats, hedgehogs and tortoises, and visitors can stroke the animals and feed them for an extra charge. Entry is charged per 30 minutes or as a free-time pass, for everyone aged three and over, and payment is cash only. Reservations are not taken, and a small cafe corner is attached. Staff may refuse entry or ask visitors to leave if the animals cannot be handled safely. It is open every day, with slightly longer hours on weekends.
Before you go
- Booking
- Walk-ins welcome
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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