Hogo Neko Cafe Hinataboko

Matsusaka · 0.7 mi / 1.1 km

Hogo Neko Cafe & Cat Sitter Kagishippo is a rescue cat cafe in Seiseicho, Matsusaka, about 10 minutes on foot from Matsusaka Station. All the resident cats were rescued by the owner, who also runs the NPO Hogo Neko n Chi Kagishippo and a cat-sitting service, and many were hand-raised from bottle-fed kittens. The cats live in two rooms, grouped by how well they get on, and those looking for homes can be adopted. Visits are charged per 30 minutes with free drinks from the fridge, cats may not be picked up, and small children are not admitted. The cafe opens on weekday afternoons without booking, while weekends and holidays are by reservation made by the day before; it is closed on Wednesdays. Opening hours change with the cats' health, so the daily hours are posted in Instagram stories.

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Tsu · 7 mi / 11 km

Hogo Neko Cafe Nekoya Takajaya is a rescue cat cafe in a residential part of Takajaya in southern Tsu, the original branch of the Nekoya animal protection group, which also runs a second cafe in Edobashi. The cafe is home to a good number of friendly rescued cats that come up to visitors, with cat futons and plenty of toys around the room, and the cats are looking for adoptive homes. Alongside the cat room the cafe serves a proper food menu, so it works for a meal as well as a visit. Time with the cats is charged by time plus a drink, and payment is cash only. Elementary school children are welcome with a guardian and are asked to stay seated. The cafe is closed on Wednesdays, and temporary closures or changed hours are posted on social media.

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Tsu · 7 mi / 12 km

Cat Cafe Coorikuya Tsu Takajaya is a branch of the Coorikuya cat cafe chain attached to the Coo&RIKU pet shop on National Route 23 in Takajaya, southern Tsu, close to the Round1 amusement centre. It opened in July 2019 and has a cosy Japanese-style room with five or more friendly cats. Visits are charged by time, with a free-time option and unlimited drinks, and cat treats can be bought for the cats. The room is small and fits two or three groups at once, though it is often quiet on weekdays. The pet shop next door sells kittens and puppies. There is a car park on site, as the cafe is easiest to reach by car. It is open every day, opening an hour earlier at weekends and on holidays, with last entry 30 minutes before closing.

Tsu · 8 mi / 12 km

Cat Cafe Neko no Heya ENJOY is a cat room run by Body Care & Fitness ENJOY in Takajaya, southern Tsu, which also runs a gym, a tanning salon and an RV park on the site. Around 16 cats live in the room, a mix of lap cats and shyer ones, and visitors can give them treats. A single entry fee covers as long as you like during opening hours, with free coming and going and lower rates for students, small children, gym members and salon customers. No food or drinks are served, but visitors may bring their own or use the vending machine. Children of elementary school age and younger must come with a guardian, and socks are required. The cats are not offered for adoption. The room stays open into the late evening and is closed on Sundays and national holidays, and parking for 30 cars is available.

Tamaki · 8 mi / 13 km

Nekotachi no Ie is a rescue cat cafe on the second floor of a log-house builder's showroom in Katsuta, Tamaki, a short drive west of Ise. It opened in May 2014, and all of its cats were rescued by volunteer groups, many of them from situations where they had nowhere to go or faced being put down. The room has a wooden log-house interior, and the cats can be adopted through the cafe's own process. Visits are charged by time and include free self-service drinks, and staff explain how to handle the cats on arrival; picking the cats up is not allowed. The cafe also offers cat boarding. It is closed on Tuesdays, with last entry 30 minutes before closing, and any extra closures or shorter hours are announced on Instagram and X.

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Tsu · 11 mi / 18 km

Hogo Neko Cafe 285, read as Nyago, is a rescue cat cafe on the second floor of the 285 Building in Shimazakicho, Tsu, about 15 minutes on foot from the east exit of Tsu Station. It opened in July 2018 and has around ten rescued cats, born to stray mothers or abandoned, most of them relaxed with people. All of the cats are looking for adoptive homes, and adoption is discussed in person with the staff. Visits are charged per 30 minutes or per hour with one drink order, made by the cafe downstairs, and there is also a free-time plan. Preschool children can visit on Wednesdays only. Bookings can be made online or by phone during opening hours. The cafe is closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays and closes an hour later at weekends and on holidays. Parking is available in front and behind the building.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking recommended