Gifu, Japan

Neco Republic Gifu

Neco Republic Gifu is a rescue cat cafe in Masaki, in the north of Gifu City. Opened in February 2014, it was the first branch of Neco Republic, a self-funding rescue cafe operator that now runs 16 locations across Japan, and the first rescue cat cafe in Gifu Prefecture. The cafe is in a renovated old house with six cat rooms across two floors, including Japanese and Western-style rooms and cat stairs, and visitors can move between them freely. All the cats are up for adoption, and staff can advise anyone thinking about adopting. Admission, drinks and goods purchases go towards the cats' food and medical costs. Booking ahead is currently requested. The cafe is open in the afternoon and closed on Thursdays. Neco Republic also runs NECOS, a nearby shop whose profits support the cats.

Before you go

Booking
Booking recommended
Entry
Entry or time fee
Children
All ages welcome
Adoption
Cats available for adoption

Based on the cafe's website and visitor reviews, checked October 2026. Policies change, so confirm with the cafe before you visit.

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