Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Rescued Cat Cafe Hemingway
Hemingway is a rescue cat cafe on the fourth floor of a building in Imaike, Chikusa, a short walk from Imaike Station. Opened in 2017 as Nagoya's first rescue cat cafe, it houses cats taken in by the NPO Famille, and every cat in the room is available for adoption to a new family. Jazz plays in the background, and the cats include shy and special-needs cats alongside more sociable ones. The entry fee includes one drink from the vending machine, and outside food and drinks are not allowed. Socks are required, and children may enter with a parent or guardian. Same-day phone bookings and online reservations are accepted, but walk-ins are welcome. The cafe closes on Tuesdays and Fridays, opening when these fall on a public holiday. Cat food and goods are sold, and the cafe also runs a cat hotel.
Before you go
- Booking
- Booking recommended
- Entry
- Entry or time fee
- Children
- All ages welcome
- 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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