Yao, Osaka, Japan
Koron Adoption Cat Space
Koron is an adoption-focused rescue cat cafe in Kitahonmachi, Yao, about a five to seven minute walk from Kintetsu Yao Station, near the Family Road shopping street and Yao Tenmangu Shrine. It opened in March 2022 and is run by Yao Neko no Kai Sakura, a volunteer group that carries out trap-neuter-return work for stray cats, cares for rescued cats and looks for adopters. Around ten cats, including kittens and adults rescued locally, live in the room at any one time, and all of them are waiting for permanent homes. Visits are charged per 30 minutes or per hour with a drink included, with reduced rates for junior high and elementary school students; elementary school children must come with a guardian. Visitors are asked to wear socks. Meetings with a specific cat can be arranged outside opening hours, and the group also holds regular adoption events.
Before you go
- 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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