Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan

Hogo Neko Cafe Katsuo

Hogo Neko Cafe Katsuo is a rescue cat cafe and shelter on the second floor above the ramen shop Men to Katsuo no Monogatari in Koshien, Nishinomiya, a short walk from Hanshin Koshien Station towards the baseball stadium. It opened in September 2024 and is run by the nonprofit Neko no Shiawase, which takes in cats from hoarding cases, cats left behind when elderly owners can no longer keep them and other cats with nowhere to go, and keeps them here until they are adopted. Profits from the ramen shop downstairs help fund the rescue work. The space now operates as a shelter with free entry. It opens to the public on weekends and holidays by reservation through the official LINE account by the day before, and on weekdays it is open only to people hoping to adopt. Volunteers are also welcome.

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.

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