Neko Hiroba

Kiyose, Tokyo · 1.5 mi / 2.4 km

Kiyose Nyankuru-so is a rescue cat shelter and cafe run by the NPO Nyaild Heart in Matsuyama, Kiyose, about two minutes on foot from the South Exit of Kiyose Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line. Set in a converted shop building, it moved here from Niiza in Saitama in October 2024, and its cats can often be seen at the street-facing windows. The shelter opens to visitors for meet-and-greet adoption sessions held on most Saturday afternoons and some Sundays, with each month's schedule posted on Instagram. Anyone may come in, not only prospective adopters, in exchange for a support donation charged per 30 minutes. Socks and masks are required, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Some cats are very friendly and climb onto laps, while others are still wary of people, and not every cat in the room is available for adoption.

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Tokorozawa, Saitama · 2.0 mi / 3.3 km

Inuneko Biyori is a volunteer-run rescue cat cafe in Kume, Tokorozawa, about 17 minutes on foot from Nishi-Tokorozawa Station and a little over 20 minutes from Tokorozawa Station. Formerly known as Neko Biyori, it began as an appointment-only adoption space and now welcomes anyone who wants to spend time with the cats, whether or not they plan to adopt. The cats are rescues looking for new homes, and the cafe has occasionally had small rescue dogs as well. A visit is charged per hour and includes a drink. The cafe also runs a cat boarding service. It opens on Fridays, weekends and public holidays and is closed Monday to Thursday, though staffing depends on volunteers. There are four parking spaces next to the building, with overflow parking arranged by staff.

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Higashikurume, Tokyo · 3.0 mi / 4.9 km

Cat Cafe Mocha AEON Mall Higashikurume, located in Tokyo's suburban Higashikurume district, offers a spacious and family-friendly retreat for cat lovers aged 3 and up (children under 12 require adult supervision). Situated on the 3rd floor of AEON Mall Higashikurume at 5-17-62 Minamisawa, Higashikurume-shi, a short trip from Hibarigaoka Station or Higashikurume Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line, no reservations are needed. Admission is based on time, starting at 30 minutes and extendable in 10-minute increments, with an optional 350 yen for unlimited vending machine drinks. Guests can enjoy a clean, cozy environment with a variety of cats, including entertaining feeding sessions where some eat energetically while others playfully interrupt. Limited-edition cat snacks are available for purchase, and rules such as no chasing or flash photography help ensure the cats' comfort. Integrated into the mall's vibrant setting, it's a relaxing spot for a feline break.

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• Walk-ins welcome

Nishitokyo · 3.4 mi / 5.5 km

Rescue Cat Cafe Kukuru no Mori is an adoption cat cafe in Hibarigaoka Kita, Nishitokyo, on the second floor of a building about one minute on foot from the North Exit of Hibarigaoka Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line. Its cats are rescues looking for permanent homes, and recent arrivals have included cats brought from Miyakojima in Okinawa. Visits are booked in one-hour slots with up to five guests per slot and can be extended in 30-minute units, with slightly higher rates on weekends and holidays. Walk-ins are accepted, but reservations through the website or by phone get priority and are recommended on weekends. Adoption starts with meeting a cat at the cafe, followed by an application, an interview and a home check before a formal contract. The cafe opens every afternoon, closing temporarily only when the cats' health requires it, and it also holds kitten adoption events.

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Iruma, Saitama · 5.2 mi / 8.3 km

Nyanko Kichi is an adoption-focused rescue cat cafe in Higashifujisawa, Iruma, about five minutes on foot from the east exit of Musashi-Fujisawa Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line. It opened in July 2022, and its name, meaning "cat base", is a nod to the nearby Iruma Air Base and the hope that the cats will take off to new homes. Almost all of the cats in the room are looking for families. Alongside Japanese mixes, they have included Himalayans, Munchkins, Ragdolls, Scottish Folds, Norwegian Forest Cats and Minuets, and the cafe has rehomed many cats to households in Saitama and Tokyo. Visitors can drop in to play with the cats, and anyone interested in adopting can talk to the staff. Opening days vary and there are irregular closures, so it is worth checking the cafe's Instagram before visiting. Parking is at nearby coin car parks.

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Kokubunji, Tokyo · 5.4 mi / 8.8 km

KotaKuna cats is a small, non-profit rescue cat cafe in Nishi-Koigakubo, Kokubunji, run by the KotaKuna dog and cat grooming salon at its foster base, where rescued dogs and cats live while they wait for new families. Visitors share a room with the rescue cats, which are rehomed through the salon's own adoption process, and completed adoptions are announced regularly on its rescue Instagram account. There is no fixed admission fee; visitors are asked for a donation instead. Up to four people can visit at a time and reservations take priority, so booking ahead by phone or LINE is advisable. Slippers are provided and socks are required, and outside food, drinks and cat treats are not allowed. The cafe opens from late morning to mid-afternoon, with last entry an hour before closing, and is closed on Thursdays and over the New Year holidays.

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