Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi, Japan
hinacafe
hinacafe is an adoption-focused rescue cat cafe in an old farmhouse surrounded by countryside in Kudatani, in the hills of northern Kudamatsu. Opened in February 2023, it works with a rescue shelter and has around 15 cats, the number changing as cats leave for trial stays with new families. The house is split into a cat room, where free drinks are included, and a dining space where meals can be eaten while watching the cats through a partition, so visitors who prefer not to touch cats can still come. The cats are friendly and varied in personality, and handmade goods are sold. Visits are by reservation. The cafe opens on Tuesdays, Thursdays, weekends and holidays, and the cat room and meals can also be booked on closed days with a day's notice. Parking is below the cafe, with more a short walk away.
Before you go
- Booking
- Booking required
- 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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- Booking recommended