Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan
Minashigo Kyuentai Dog and Cat Adoption Center Tokyo
The Tokyo branch of the NPO Minashigo Kyuentai Dog and Cat Adoption Center is a rescue dog and cat cafe in Tamagawadenenchofu, Setagaya, about ten minutes on foot from either Jiyugaoka or Den-en-chofu Station. It combines an adoption centre with a casual cafe where visitors can drink tea or coffee and chat while spending time with rescued dogs and cats waiting for new homes. Cats here have recently included an adult Japanese cat and a litter of kittens, alongside several dogs and a rabbit. No reservation is needed, drinks are self-service, entry may be limited to 60-minute sessions when it is busy, visitors under 18 must come with a guardian, and guests may bring their own dog or cat. Adoptions follow an interview and a trial period. The cafe opens on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays; look for the Tamagawa Denenchofu Clinic sign.
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