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Higashimurayama, Tokyo · 1.5 mi / 2.4 km

Neko Hiroba is a rescue cat cafe in Akitsucho, Higashimurayama, about three minutes on foot from Akitsu Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line and Shin-Akitsu Station on the JR Musashino Line. It is run by the NPO Cat Support, which works on community cat care, spay and neuter promotion, sheltering and rehoming in the Higashimurayama area, and the cats in the cafe are rescues waiting for adoptive families. The cafe opens to the public on Saturday afternoons, when anyone can come in to spend time with the cats, whether or not they are thinking of adopting. Visits are charged per hour, with extensions in 15-minute units. On weekdays the space is used only for adoption meetings arranged by phone. There is no parking, so visitors arriving by car should use nearby coin parking.

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Higashikurume, Tokyo · 1.9 mi / 3.0 km

Cat Cafe Mocha AEON Mall Higashikurume, located in Tokyo's suburban Higashikurume district, offers a spacious and family-friendly retreat for cat lovers aged 3 and up (children under 12 require adult supervision). Situated on the 3rd floor of AEON Mall Higashikurume at 5-17-62 Minamisawa, Higashikurume-shi, a short trip from Hibarigaoka Station or Higashikurume Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line, no reservations are needed. Admission is based on time, starting at 30 minutes and extendable in 10-minute increments, with an optional 350 yen for unlimited vending machine drinks. Guests can enjoy a clean, cozy environment with a variety of cats, including entertaining feeding sessions where some eat energetically while others playfully interrupt. Limited-edition cat snacks are available for purchase, and rules such as no chasing or flash photography help ensure the cats' comfort. Integrated into the mall's vibrant setting, it's a relaxing spot for a feline break.

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• Walk-ins welcome

Nishitokyo · 2.0 mi / 3.2 km

Rescue Cat Cafe Kukuru no Mori is an adoption cat cafe in Hibarigaoka Kita, Nishitokyo, on the second floor of a building about one minute on foot from the North Exit of Hibarigaoka Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line. Its cats are rescues looking for permanent homes, and recent arrivals have included cats brought from Miyakojima in Okinawa. Visits are booked in one-hour slots with up to five guests per slot and can be extended in 30-minute units, with slightly higher rates on weekends and holidays. Walk-ins are accepted, but reservations through the website or by phone get priority and are recommended on weekends. Adoption starts with meeting a cat at the cafe, followed by an application, an interview and a home check before a formal contract. The cafe opens every afternoon, closing temporarily only when the cats' health requires it, and it also holds kitten adoption events.

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Tokorozawa, Saitama · 3.5 mi / 5.6 km

Inuneko Biyori is a volunteer-run rescue cat cafe in Kume, Tokorozawa, about 17 minutes on foot from Nishi-Tokorozawa Station and a little over 20 minutes from Tokorozawa Station. Formerly known as Neko Biyori, it began as an appointment-only adoption space and now welcomes anyone who wants to spend time with the cats, whether or not they plan to adopt. The cats are rescues looking for new homes, and the cafe has occasionally had small rescue dogs as well. A visit is charged per hour and includes a drink. The cafe also runs a cat boarding service. It opens on Fridays, weekends and public holidays and is closed Monday to Thursday, though staffing depends on volunteers. There are four parking spaces next to the building, with overflow parking arranged by staff.

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Nerima City, Tokyo · 4.3 mi / 6.9 km

The Rescue Cat Salon at Oizumigakuen Animal Hospital is an adoption room inside a veterinary clinic in Higashioizumi, Nerima, near Oizumi-gakuen Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line. Working with partner rescue groups, the hospital houses rescued cats, mostly kittens, in a dedicated space designed like a cat cafe, where they can be watched through the window from the street or visited inside. Entry is free and no reservation is needed during set visiting periods in the morning and late afternoon; visitors change into indoor shoes, disinfect their hands and keep children supervised. The salon is aimed at people considering adoption: applicants fill in a form that goes to the rescue group for screening, followed by a trial of about two weeks and a formal contract. Conditions include pet-permitted housing, escape-proof fencing, indoor-only keeping and monthly updates. Hours are shorter on Mondays, when the clinic is closed.

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Shiki, Saitama · 4.9 mi / 7.9 km

Cat Cafe nyancy welcomes visitors to a cozy third floor space in Shiki, Saitama, just a two minute walk from Shiki Station's east exit. This established cafe is home to a charming mix of purebred cats including Munchkins, Scottish Folds, Selkirk Rex, Exotic Shorthairs, Ragdolls, and more, with several beloved residents who have been greeting guests for over a decade. The cafe celebrates each cat's birthday with special events throughout the year, creating a warm community atmosphere for regulars and newcomers alike. Beyond offering relaxing time with their resident felines, nyancy also helps connect kittens with loving families through their adoption program. The cafe maintains an active presence on social media and their blog, sharing daily updates and photos of their furry staff members enjoying life at the cafe.

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