Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan
Maaru Cat Cafe
Maaru is a cats-only business in a house in a quiet residential part of Chuwa, Asahikawa, about five minutes by car from AEON Mall Asahikawa Nishi, combining a cat cafe with a cat hotel, pet sitting and cat photography. The cafe is run as a private session: each booking is for a single group of one to five people, so visitors have the room and its calm, easygoing cats to themselves. Bookings are made in advance through the online calendar. The first 30 minutes are charged per person and time then extends automatically in 30-minute blocks, with a cat treat included at each extension. Bottled drinks are free, and outside food and drink are not allowed. Visitors must be elementary school age or older, and children up to junior high school need a guardian. Payment is cash only and parking is limited to two cars.
Before you go
- Booking
- Booking required
- Entry
- Entry or time fee
- Children
- Minimum age for children
- Food & drink
- Drinks and snacks
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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