Golden Cat Shimokitazawa

Setagaya, Tokyo · 0.1 mi / 0.2 km

Cat Cafe Cateriam, located at 2F Mont Blanc Building, 2-26-6 Kitazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 155-0031, Japan, is a cozy and welcoming cat cafe just a five-minute walk from Shimokitazawa Station’s Central Ticket Gate. This charming spot offers a relaxed, home-like atmosphere where visitors can unwind with 13 resident cats, each with their own unique personality—ranging from playful mischief-makers to laid-back cuddlers. For a reasonable fee (starting at ¥300 for a 15-minute trial or ¥1,150 for an hour with a drink), guests can sip beverages, enjoy the company of feline friends, and even opt for unlimited time on a full-day pass. Known for its attentive staff, clean environment, and thoughtful care of the cats, Cateriam provides a delightful retreat in the eclectic Shimokitazawa neighborhood, perfect for cat lovers seeking a moment of calm amidst Tokyo’s bustle.

Setagaya, Tokyo · 0.2 mi / 0.4 km

Cat Cafe Coorikuya Shimokitazawa is the original branch of the Coorikuya cat cafe chain, opened in August 2015 in Kitazawa, Setagaya, about a minute on foot from Shimokitazawa Station on the Keio Inokashira Line and three minutes from the Odakyu Line. The cafe is on the second floor of the Epe Building, which also houses the Coo&RIKU pet shop run by the same group, and a craftsman-built bridge crosses the cat room overhead. Like other Coorikuya branches, it is home to relatively young cats that start their cafe life through the group's pet shop business. Visits are charged per 30 minutes with a self-service drink bar included, and a free-time option and short extensions are available. The cafe is open every day, opens an hour earlier on weekends and public holidays, and takes last entry 30 minutes before closing.

Setagaya, Tokyo · 1.2 mi / 2.0 km

SANCHACO is a cat-centred complex in Taishido, Setagaya, about five minutes on foot from Sangenjaya Station. It combines rental homes for tenants who adopt rescue cats, a rental shop space, and the neco-makers workspace, where resident rescue cats wander among the desks and happily get in the way of work. The cats are fostered in the shared space in partnership with local rescue groups and cared for by neighbourhood volunteers while they wait for new families, and adoption events are held from time to time. The workspace runs on a monthly membership, and trial drop-in visits can be booked in advance. Visitors may stroke and photograph the cats and give them the treats provided, and the space has fast Wi-Fi, power outlets and a simple kitchen. It is open every day, though it may close for adoption events on weekends and holidays.

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Setagaya, Tokyo · 1.3 mi / 2.1 km

Cat Cafe Coorikuya plus Sangenjaya is a branch of the Coorikuya cat cafe chain in Sangenjaya, Setagaya, about four minutes on foot from Sangenjaya Station. It occupies the floor above the Coo&RIKU Sangenjaya pet shop, which is run by the same group, and its large windows let in plenty of daylight. Around 20 cats live here, many of them short-legged breeds such as Munchkins and Minuets, and like other Coorikuya cats they come to the cafe through the group's pet shop business. Visits are charged per 30 minutes, combining an entry fee with a self-service drink bar of hot and cold drinks, and there is a free-time option with extensions in 10-minute units. Manga are available to read. The cafe is open every day, opening an hour earlier on weekends and public holidays, with last entry 30 minutes before closing.

Shibuya, Tokyo · 1.6 mi / 2.5 km

Rescue Cat Cafe Catio is a small cat shelter cafe tucked into the Tomigaya neighborhood of Shibuya, Tokyo, just a short walk from Yoyogi-Hachiman Station and the greenery of Yoyogi Park. The space is intentionally calm and intimate, giving both the cats and their human guests room to relax and get acquainted at an easy pace. Catio's mission centers on finding new families for rescued cats, including those saved from multi-cat hoarding situations and abandonment. The resident cats are friendly adult cats, generally between one and eight years old, and all have been health-checked and lovingly cared for. Visitors who feel a connection with a particular cat are welcome to speak with staff about the adoption process, which includes an application and home screening. Reservations are requested in advance, and a drink and cat treats are included with your visit.

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Setagaya, Tokyo · 1.6 mi / 2.6 km

Hogo Neko Shelter QUEUE is an open-style rescue cat shelter in Kyodo, Setagaya, about three minutes on foot from the south exit of Kyodo Station on the Odakyu Line. Opened in 2018 as the cat shelter of the nonprofit Inu Neko Project and run with volunteer staff, it usually cares for around 20 cats, from kittens to seniors, that have lost their homes for various reasons. Anyone may visit, whether or not they plan to adopt, and the cats move freely around the room so visitors can play with and stroke them. Entry is paid as a donation charged per 30 minutes, which supports the cats' care, and the shelter rehomes its cats through its own adoption process. The building has an auto-lock entrance, so visitors call room 301 to be let in. The shelter is closed on Wednesdays.

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