Tamba Sasayama, Hyogo, Japan
LA-HOJU
LA-HOJU is an adoption-focused rescue cat and dog cafe in an old farmhouse surrounded by hills and fields in Konda, the Tamba pottery district of Tamba-Sasayama. It is run by the general incorporated association Tamba-Sasayama Inu Neko Tomo no Kai, and all of its cats and dogs are rescues. Cats live in three rooms: Shaku-an, the busiest room, holds cats looking for adoptive homes that visitors can play with; Mochi-an houses shy permanent resident cats, watched from outside the room; and Renta-an is a tatami room that looks into Mochi-an through a glass window. Visits are by reservation only, with each group booking the space privately, and are charged by the hour with a bottled drink included. A full-day plan is also offered, and visitors who only want to play with the cats are as welcome as prospective adopters. A dog run is also available.
Before you go
- Entry
- Entry or time fee
- Food & drink
- Drinks and snacks
- 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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