Neko Cafe Nekogura

Kyoto · 1.1 mi / 1.8 km

Maneki Machiya Cat Cafe is a serene rescue cat cafe hosted within a beautifully preserved traditional machiya townhouse in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan. Operated in partnership with Japan Cat Network, a nonprofit dedicated to cat rescue and animal welfare, the cafe provides guests with the opportunity to spend relaxed time with friendly, adoptable rescue cats and kittens. Tea and coffee are available to enjoy as you interact with the cats using provided toys and treats. Knowledgeable staff are on hand to answer questions about cat rescue and care in Japan. A portion of proceeds supports Japan Cat Network's ongoing rescue mission, making every visit a meaningful contribution to feline welfare.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking required

Kyoto · 1.2 mi / 2.0 km

Cat and Animal Cafe Noah's Ark Kyoto Aquarium Store is located on the first floor of Hotel Sun Chlorella in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan. Part of the Noah's Ark brand known across Kyoto and Osaka, this welcoming cafe brings together affectionate cats alongside ferrets and a selection of exotic and small animals, offering a uniquely diverse animal interaction experience. Guests can enjoy close encounters with friendly, people-loving cats as well as rare and charming creatures in a soothing, relaxed environment. Whether you are a cat enthusiast or simply curious about a broader animal cafe experience, Noah's Ark Kyoto provides a memorable and healing visit in the heart of the city.

• Adoptable cats

Kyoto · 1.9 mi / 3.0 km

Kyoto Hyo-neko no Mori is a Bengal cat cafe in the Shinkyogoku and Teramachi shopping area of central Kyoto, a short walk from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station. Its leopard-patterned Bengals live in a jungle-themed room, and the cafe lists around a dozen resident cats by name. In July 2026 it moved about a minute's walk from its former Shinkyogoku site and now shares a floor with the same company's Kyoto Mameshiba Cafe; the company's owl cafe is also close by, and a receipt from either gives a small discount. Tickets are sold at the counter on the day only, with no phone or online reservations, and cover 30 minutes and one drink, with extensions in 10-minute steps. Children aged 4 to 12 pay a reduced rate and must come with a guardian, and children under 4 are not admitted. There is no regular closing day, and socks are required.

• Walk-ins welcome

Kyoto · 2.0 mi / 3.2 km

Fluffy's cafe is a cat cafe on Ura-Teramachi, just east of Shinkyogoku off Takoyakushi-dori in central Kyoto, about five minutes on foot from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station. It is the renamed and renewed form of the long-running cat cafe Wan Nyan Chu. The cafe spreads over two floors: the ground floor, formerly a cafe space, has been converted into a cat room, and the upper floor is home to the longer-serving cats. Around 17 cats are in residence, mostly pedigree breeds such as Russian Blues, Maine Coons, British Shorthairs, Exotics, Munchkins, Norwegian Forest Cats and Scottish Folds. Entry is charged in plans from 30 to 120 minutes, with a higher weekend rate, plus a required one-drink order. Children of all ages are welcome, and infants who cannot yet crawl enter free. Kittens are also sold. Closures are irregular, roughly once every three months.

Kyoto · 2.0 mi / 3.2 km

Busakawa Cafe Kyoto Kawaramachi is a dog and cat cafe on the fourth floor of the Regione Building on Kawaramachi-dori opposite Kyoto BAL, about 5 minutes on foot from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station. Opened in July 2024 as a sister shop of Inu Cafe Rio Kyoto, it is built around "busakawa" (ugly-cute) animals with flat or comical faces. Small dogs such as Pugs, French Bulldogs, Shih Tzus, Chihuahuas and Dachshunds share the room with cats including two Ragdolls, a Munchkin, a Russian Blue, a British Shorthair and an American Shorthair, and each animal has scheduled rest breaks during the day. Visits are charged per 30 minutes with a drink, then in 10-minute extensions, and treats can be bought to feed the animals. Holding the animals is not allowed. Children are welcome, and those of junior high school age or younger must come with a guardian. The cafe is open every day.

Kyoto · 2.0 mi / 3.3 km

Cat Cafe Mocha Kyoto Kawaramachi, located in Kyoto Prefecture's enchanting Kyoto city, offers a serene and stylish retreat for cat enthusiasts aged 6 and up (children under 12 require adult supervision). Situated on the 5th floor at 409 Izutsuyacho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, just a 2-minute walk from Hankyu Kawaramachi Station's Exit 9 or a short stroll from Gion-Shijo Station, no reservations are needed. Admission is charged in 30-minute increments (extendable in 10-minute intervals), and an optional fee of 350 yen covers unlimited vending machine drinks. Visitors can unwind with a variety of cats and enjoy their charming feeding sessions, watching some munch eagerly while others playfully interrupt. Limited-edition cat snacks are available for purchase to bond with the felines, though rules like no chasing or flash photography ensure their comfort. Nestled in the vibrant Kawaramachi shopping district near Takashimaya, it's a delightful feline haven blending Kyoto's traditional charm with modern relaxation.

• Adoptable cats
• Walk-ins welcome