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Gunsan, Jeonbuk · 2.5 mi / 4.0 km

I Cat You Gunsan is a large cat cafe in Gyeongam-dong, Gunsan, in the Railroad Village area opposite Emart, part of the I Cat You chain with cafes in Jeonju and Iksan. It covers about 140 pyeong and calls itself the largest cat cafe in Jeollabuk-do. Entry is charged per person with no time limit, and children under 24 months enter free. Socks must be worn and can be bought at the entrance, visitors change into indoor shoes, use hand sanitiser and store belongings in lockers, and flash photography is not allowed. A food zone with table ordering serves fried rice, ramen, drinks and snacks. Party rooms can be used free of charge by groups above a minimum size for two and a half hours, and kindergartens and public institutions are welcome. It is closed on Tuesdays.

Iksan, Jeonbuk · 15 mi / 24 km

Nyangkkul Nyangkkul is an animal cafe in Yeongdeung-dong, Iksan, on the second floor of the BYC building behind Homeplus and next to Lotte Mart. Its cats were taken in from owners who gave them up or rescued from shelters, and most are friendly lap cats; the cafe also keeps mini pigs and reptiles that visitors can see and feed. The floor is a special sandrock surface that is gentle on the cats' joints but can scratch, so socks are recommended for children. Entry is charged per person with no time limit, with lower rates for students and young children, and children under 24 months enter free with documentation. Only packaged drinks and snacks are sold; takeaway coffee and baby food may be brought in. The Yeongdeung 2-dong public car park is three minutes away. It is closed on Tuesdays.

Iksan, Jeonbuk · 15 mi / 24 km

I Cat You Iksan is a large cat cafe on the third floor of a building next to Lotte Mart in Yeongdeung-dong, Iksan, part of the I Cat You chain that also has cafes in Jeonju and Gunsan. It moved here from its earlier location near the bus terminal. The cafe covers about 120 pyeong and has around 60 cats of various breeds, and there is also a children's playground area. A guide at the entrance explains the house rules and tips for being a cat sitter for a day, and lockers are provided for bags. Entry is charged per person with no time limit, with a lower weekday rate for students and children. It is open every day, from 9 AM at weekends and 10 AM on weekdays, until 9 PM.

Iksan, Jeonbuk · 15 mi / 24 km

Darakbang Momo, whose name means 'attic cat Momo', is one of the longest-running cat cafes in Iksan, operating in Yeongdeung-dong since at least 2016. It is on the third floor of a corner building behind the Nonghyup bank near Lotte Mart, a short walk from the other cat cafes on Gobong-ro 32-gil. The cafe has a cosy, attic-like atmosphere where visitors can spend time with the resident cats. Entry is charged per person and includes one drink. It is closed on Sundays. Compared with the large chain cafes nearby, it is a smaller, quieter place, and information online is limited, so checking by phone before visiting is advisable.

Jeonju, Jeonbuk · 23 mi / 38 km

Happy Nyang is a cat cafe in Songcheon-dong, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju, about 50 metres from Daemyeong Apartments and opposite the Buan fisheries co-operative. It is home to about 50 gentle cats and a resident dog called Suni. The owners keep the space clean with air purifiers, humidifiers and robot vacuums, and the room has custom-built cat towers, clean litter boxes and heated mats for the cats. Entry is a single per-person fee. Outside food, drinks and toys may not be brought in. It is a relaxed place with many docile cats and suits families with children. It is open every day, from 10 AM at weekends and 10:30 AM on weekdays, until 8 PM, with 10 AM openings during school holidays.

Jeonju, Jeonbuk · 24 mi / 39 km

I Cat You is a large cat cafe on the second floor of the Hongik Building, above a Woori Bank branch, in the Seosin-dong new town area of Wansan-gu, Jeonju. It covers around 100 pyeong and belongs to the I Cat You chain, which also has cafes in Iksan and Gunsan. Entry is charged per person with no time limit, and children under 24 months enter free; drinks, churu treats and cat toys are sold separately. Socks must be worn for hygiene and are sold on site, and outside food, drinks, toys and pet cats are not allowed. The owner breeds cats and sells kittens from the cafe. The building has free underground parking for three hours. It is closed on Mondays.