Mori no Cafe Shippoppo

Osaka · 0.6 mi / 1.0 km

Hogoneko Salon Goo is a rescue cat salon in Sekime, Joto Ward, about two minutes on foot south of Keihan Sekime Station. More than 20 rescued cats live there and are treated as the salon's staff, roaming freely among visitors. Visits are charged per hour with one drink included, with extensions sold in 30-minute blocks, and socks are required. People hoping to adopt are welcome at any time, and adoption and TNR consultations are handled in person at the salon rather than by phone. The salon does not take in cats from the public. It opens from midday to early evening, and since September 2026 it also opens on Tuesdays, with closing days now irregular and announced on social media and in the shop.

• Adoptable cats

Osaka · 1.8 mi / 3.0 km

Nyacle, also called Neko no Wakusei Nyacle, is an adoption-focused rescue cat cafe in Shigita, Joto Ward, about a minute on foot from the south exit of JR Kyobashi Station and around six minutes from Keihan Kyobashi Station. Around 12 rescued cats live at the cafe at any time, taken in through partner rescue groups from situations such as street life, abandonment and hoarding or breeder collapses. A dedicated room houses FIV-positive cats to help them find homes. Visits are charged by the hour with drinks included, extensions are sold in 15-minute blocks, and a monthly membership lowers the rate. Booking through LINE is recommended because groups are kept small. Children below third grade of elementary school can only visit on the private-hire plan in the late morning. The cafe holds monthly adoption events and runs cat-care classes for future adopters.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking recommended

Osaka · 2.0 mi / 3.2 km

ANELLA CAFE Osaka Tsurumi Ryokuchi is a rescue dog and cat cafe on the second floor of the Ikeda building in Moroguchi, Tsurumi Ward, about 12 minutes on foot from Yokozutsumi Station and 14 minutes from Tsurumi-ryokuchi Station on the Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line. Opened on 1 March 2026 as the ANELLA chain's first branch in Osaka Prefecture, it is a space for spending time with rescued dogs and cats rather than a cafe serving food, and the animals are waiting for new families through ANELLA's adoption process. Visits are charged per 30 minutes with 15-minute extensions, elementary school children, seniors and visitors with disabilities pay a reduced rate, and preschoolers enter free. It is open every day. The branch is also a Type B employment support workplace where people with disabilities help care for the animals. There is no parking on site.

• Adoptable cats
• Walk-ins welcome

Osaka · 2.1 mi / 3.4 km

Qsmet is a shelter-style rescue cat cafe in Hoshin, Higashiyodogawa Ward, in the Kamishinjo area. Opened in 2016, it houses around 50 rescued cats at its two sites, and every cat has had health checks, vaccinations, neutering and a microchip and is waiting for a permanent home. Visitors who are not ready to adopt can still come to spend time with the cats, and entry fees go toward the cats' medical costs. Visits are charged by time in 30-minute steps up to two hours, paid in cash in advance, and reservations by email, social media or phone are recommended. Preschool children cannot enter, and socks are required. The cafe opens four days a week from noon to 5 PM, with days posted on its website and Instagram.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking required

Osaka · 2.3 mi / 3.8 km

Hogoneko Salon Nyannya is a small rescue cat salon in Higashinakahama, Joto Ward, a short walk from Midoribashi Station. It is run by its owner together with volunteers and supporters, and many of its cats were rescued from Osaka Castle Park. The salon works more like a home shelter than a typical cat cafe: alongside friendly cats that roam the floor, it cares for shy, elderly and sick cats, and kittens are taken in regularly. Some floor cats play with claws out or nip, so visitors are advised to keep hands away from their faces. All of the cats are looking for adoptive homes, and placements are made after a trial period. The salon relies partly on donations of supplies. It opens in the afternoon and is closed on Wednesdays.

• Adoptable cats

Osaka · 2.5 mi / 4.0 km

Save Cat Café is a nonprofit feline sanctuary located at 5-7-8 Tenjinbashi, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-0041, Japan, dedicated to fostering connections between people and rescue cats while promoting adoption since its opening on April 1, 2015. Situated a three-minute walk from JR Tenma Station, this intimate café invites guests to spend relaxing sessions with adoptable cats from the partnering NPO "Osaka Neko Net," creating a serene environment where visitors can bond with felines, offer treats, and learn about their profiles, all for an entrance fee of 1,500 yen per hour. With a reservation-priority system to limit crowds (maximizing comfort for both cats and guests, ideally up to 2-4 people), bookings are made via the LINE app (up to two weeks in advance) or by phone (06-7165-6504), ensuring a peaceful experience supported by knowledgeable staff well-versed in feline care and rescue activities. The café offers homemade sweets, curry, and original merchandise, with proceeds funding cat care and adoption efforts, while its small size and cat-friendly layout featuring toys and blankets make it an ideal spot for animal lovers to unwind and support Osaka's stray cat population in a culturally rich neighborhood.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking recommended