Osaka, Japan
häntä
häntä is an adoption-based rescue cat cafe in Dekijima, Nishiyodogawa Ward, about three minutes on foot from Dekijima Station on the Hanshin Namba Line. It combines a cat room with a small coffee shop and cat-themed goods store. The cats are mostly Japanese street and community cats rescued by the owner, including some with special needs, and they are all looking for new homes. Visits are booked for 60, 90 or 120 minutes, with higher rates at weekends, and coffee, tea and sweets are included. Members receive lower prices. Children of elementary school age and younger must come with a guardian, and socks are required. Adoption requests are reviewed by the staff. The cafe also holds adoption meetups, cat yoga and other events. It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, but opens on public holidays.
Before you go
- Food & drink
- Drinks and snacks
- 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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