Osaka, Japan
Hogoneko Cafe Tsuruhashi
Hogoneko Cafe Tsuruhashi is a rescue cat cafe on the second floor of the Lucky Plaza building in Higashiobase, Higashinari Ward, about a minute on foot from Tsuruhashi Station. It was formerly known as Hogoneko Cafe Munchkin, and a separate rescue dog cafe operates on the ground floor of the same building. The cats are rescues waiting for new homes, and recent adoption listings have included adult Bengals and Scottish Folds as well as other cats. On weekdays a single flat fee covers unlimited time, while weekends and holidays are charged by the hour; preschool children are limited to one hour on weekdays. Socks are required, and when the room is busy guests are asked to give up seats in order of arrival. People interested in adopting are asked to contact the cafe in advance to arrange a meeting with a cat.
Before you go
- Booking
- Booking recommended
- Entry
- Entry or time fee
- 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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