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Kani, Gifu · 2.8 mi / 4.4 km

Neko House Kuu is a volunteer-run cafe in the Wakabadai residential area of Kani where visitors can spend time with rescued cats. The cats were mostly once strays and are now very friendly with people. The cafe and the cat room are separate, and the cats can also be watched through glass from the cafe, which suits visitors with allergies. The cafe charge includes a drink with baumkuchen and sweets, and visitors who want to go into the cat room read the room rules first. Food and drink are not allowed in the cat room, socks are required, and young children must be accompanied by a parent. Donations towards food and vet bills are welcome, and the cafe can advise on finding homes for cats. Since April 2026 it opens on Mondays, Thursdays, weekends and public holidays, with a few days off each month listed on its calendar.

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Mitake, Gifu · 4.0 mi / 6.5 km

NECO CAFE Fuwari is a cat cafe in Mitake, just east of Kani, with around 10 cats, most of them rescues. The cats roam freely in a spacious, clean room with cat trees, and the cafe also has a resident dog. Visits are charged for the first hour with cheaper extensions, half price for junior high school students and younger, and include free drinks. The cafe welcomes visitors who want to read, work or simply photograph the cats, and offers free Wi-Fi and charging points. It is aimed at children from the upper years of elementary school and older without cat allergies. Booking is given priority, but walk-ins are accepted when there is space. A LINE membership collects stamps for each visit, and the cafe holds events such as adoption fairs. It is closed on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Kakamigahara, Gifu · 7 mi / 11 km

Cafe Neko Chigura is a whimsical feline haven that will transport you to a world of cat-titude and curiosity. Upon entering, you'll be surrounded by a mesmerizing atmosphere of cat-themed decor, from giant cat statues to whimsical cat-shaped lamps, creating a playful and enchanting ambiance that will delight cat lovers of all ages. The cafe's unique feature is its "Cat Forest" area, where you can interact with over 20 adoptable cats roaming freely, allowing you to observe and play with these adorable felines up close. Meanwhile, the cafe's menu offers a variety of specialty drinks and delicious treats to satisfy your cravings while you indulge in the company of these charming creatures.

Kakamigahara, Gifu · 7 mi / 12 km

Koneko Cafe Sanctuary is a rescue cat cafe in Unuma, Kakamigahara, near Meitetsu Unuma-juku Station and next to Coffee Lamp off National Route 21. Opened in July 2015, it takes in kittens and adult cats from public health centres that would otherwise be euthanised, as well as injured and abandoned cats and cats from hoarding cases. Around 100 cats are in its care at any time, with 30 to 50 kittens and adults in the main cafe room. Most are looking for new homes, and around 20 cats are adopted each month. Visitors who cannot adopt are welcome to come and play, which helps fund medical and care costs. Drink refills are available, and socks are requested. The cafe is open weekday afternoons and longer hours on weekends and holidays, and is closed on Fridays. It also runs a welfare workplace for people with disabilities.

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Toki, Gifu · 8 mi / 13 km

ANELLA CAFE Gifu Toki is a rescue dog and cat cafe in Hidaasano, Toki, opened in spring 2026 as part of the ANELLA group, one of Japan's largest animal rescue organisations, which funds its work through its cafes and grooming salons rather than donations. Visitors spend time with rescued dogs and cats that are waiting for new families, and adoptions are arranged through ANELLA's own process. The cafe area focuses on the dogs, but cats share the space and are friendly with visitors. Visits are charged per 30 minutes with 15-minute extensions and include free drinks, with reduced rates for children, seniors and visitors with disabilities, and preschool children enter free. No reservation is needed. The cafe is open every day and also offers grooming, pet boarding and dog day care. It doubles as a welfare workplace for people with disabilities. There is parking for about 10 cars.

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Mizunami, Gifu · 10 mi / 17 km

CAT-Walk is a rescue cat cafe in Minamioda, Mizunami, a short way off the national highway. Opened in June 2019, it fosters rescued cats from the local area and looks for adopters for them, and kittens are sometimes among the cats. The cat room is a clean Japanese-style space where the cats can be stroked and played with using toys. Visitors can choose a one-hour course that includes a drink in a lidded cup or a shorter 30-minute course without a drink, and ice cream or floats can be added. Staff open the door to the cat room so the cats cannot slip out, so visitors ring the bell on arrival. It is one of the few cat cafes in the Tono area. The cafe is open from late morning to 5 PM and closed on Mondays.

• Adoptable cats