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Setagaya, Tokyo · 1.7 mi / 2.7 km

Hogo Neko Shelter QUEUE is an open-style rescue cat shelter in Kyodo, Setagaya, about three minutes on foot from the south exit of Kyodo Station on the Odakyu Line. Opened in 2018 as the cat shelter of the nonprofit Inu Neko Project and run with volunteer staff, it usually cares for around 20 cats, from kittens to seniors, that have lost their homes for various reasons. Anyone may visit, whether or not they plan to adopt, and the cats move freely around the room so visitors can play with and stroke them. Entry is paid as a donation charged per 30 minutes, which supports the cats' care, and the shelter rehomes its cats through its own adoption process. The building has an auto-lock entrance, so visitors call room 301 to be let in. The shelter is closed on Wednesdays.

• Adoptable cats

Setagaya, Tokyo · 1.8 mi / 2.9 km

PAPA's PARADIS is an open-style rescue cat shelter on the third floor of the Eikido Building in Yoga, Setagaya, about three minutes on foot from Yoga Station on the Den-en-toshi Line. Set up mainly to rescue and rehome cats, it is home to around 20 cats, both former pets and former strays, that have lost their homes, and it also supports community cat work such as TNR. Prospective adopters and people who simply want to spend time with cats are equally welcome; visitors ring the bell on arrival and pay an entry donation, with one-hour and free-time options, which goes toward upkeep and the cats' medical costs. Adoptions are arranged directly by the shelter. It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, last entry is 30 minutes before closing, and a 24-hour live stream of the shelter runs on Twitch.

• Adoptable cats

Setagaya, Tokyo · 2.6 mi / 4.1 km

Nekochaya, located in the quiet residential area of Komazawa in Setagaya, Tokyo, is a unique cat cafe that doubles as a cozy sanctuary for both cats and humans. Founded by a self-proclaimed "cat fanatic" with decades of feline companionship experience, this home-like space offers a relaxed environment where visitors can sip tea, lounge, and interact with resident cats, including five permanent "employee" cats and others awaiting adoption. Nekochaya emphasizes cat-human coexistence, featuring thoughtful design elements like light ducts for feline sunbathing and catwalks for observation. Beyond a typical cafe, it serves as a hub for cat adoption and consultation, inviting guests to unwind and connect with its furry inhabitants in a setting that feels like a friend's house.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking required

Kawasaki, Kanagawa · 2.6 mi / 4.1 km

Chiisana Hogo Neko Cafe Kaori, whose name means little rescue cat cafe, is a small, individually run cafe in Kuji, Kawasaki, ten minutes on foot from Takatsu Station or a short bus ride from Mizonokuchi. It opens on Saturdays only, and its cats come from Amami Oshima, Yakushima, the Kawasaki animal shelter and elsewhere, all looking for new homes, while two resident cats help shy newcomers get used to people. Visits are charged by the minute after an initial 20 minutes, payment is in cash, and all fees go to the cats. Reservations get priority, walk-ins are accepted, and a slot can be booked privately for a group. Children of elementary school age and younger are not admitted, though separate meetings are arranged for adopting families. Adoption involves an interview and a trial period. Lidded drinks may be brought in, and bottled tea and water are sold.

• Adoptable cats

Setagaya, Tokyo · 2.9 mi / 4.6 km

Koma Neko is a protective cat café located in Komazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, dedicated to fostering a harmonious coexistence between cats and humans while facilitating adoptions for rescue cats. Reservations are recommended via phone or Instagram, though drop-ins are welcome. It offers a home-like atmosphere where visitors can enjoy drinks, play with cats, and even nap alongside them for 1,500 yen for the first hour and 250 yen per additional 15 minutes. Since its inception in May 2018, Koma Neko has been a sanctuary for cats awaiting homes, featuring a mix of permanent resident staff cats and adoptable felines, with success stories like 135 cats finding families by March 2025. Beyond a café, it is a community space hosting events like adoption fairs and workshops, supported by collaborations such as with Cosmo Water, all aimed at enhancing feline welfare and visitor relaxation.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking recommended

Kawasaki, Kanagawa · 3.0 mi / 4.9 km

Neko-Shiki is an adoption-focused rescue cat cafe in Mizonokuchi, Kawasaki, about eight minutes on foot from Mizonokuchi, Musashi-Mizonokuchi and Takatsu stations. Opened in 2012, it was the first cat cafe in Kanagawa set up to find adopters for its cats, many of them rescued locally, including from the banks of the Tama River. The cat area has windows along more than half its walls for sunbathing, a separate room for shy cats and litter boxes kept out of the play space, and kittens join only after completing their vaccinations. A separate cafe area, walled off from the cats, serves drinks and is open to all ages, while the cat area admits children from elementary school age with an adult. Visits are charged by the hour, with weekday free-time and private hire options. The cafe is closed on Mondays and Thursdays.

• Adoptable cats