Kimitsu, Chiba, Japan
Neco Cafe Shippo
Neco Cafe Shippo is a small cat cafe in the hills of Nagaishi, Kimitsu, best reached by car, about 15 minutes from Kimitsu IC or Kisarazu-Kita IC on the Tateyama Expressway, with parking on site. It has operated since 2018 in a home-like space where about ten cats of various breeds live. The cafe is reserved for one group at a time, so every visit is a private booking, made online or by phone, with same-day bookings by phone only. Visits are charged per person for a one-hour course that includes a drink, with extensions in 10-minute units. Children under 10 are not admitted, payment is cash only, and guests need to bring their own socks. The cafe is open from mid-morning to late afternoon and closes on Tuesdays and Sundays.
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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