Wakayama, Japan
Neko Minka Hidamari no Ie
Neko Minka Hidamari no Ie is an adoption-focused rescue cat cafe in an old Japanese house in Yamaguchinishi, in the rural east of Wakayama City near the border with Iwade. It is run single-handedly by a volunteer who takes in kittens from the animal welfare centre and rescues local street cats, and the cafe's income pays for their food and vet bills. The house has been renovated for the cats, who roam freely in a spacious room, and a cafe space is separated from the cat area by an acrylic screen, so visitors with allergies can still watch the cats. Visitors can spend unhurried time with the friendly rescue cats, and the cafe also sells second-hand goods flea-market style. All the cats are looking for permanent homes, and the owner also welcomes volunteers. The cafe closes on Fridays.
Before you go
- Adoption
- Cats available for adoption
Reviews
Cat Cafes Nearby
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Wakayama5.0 mi / 8.1 km
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- Adoptable cats
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- Adoptable cats
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Hiruneko no Mori
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- Adoptable cats
- Booking recommended
Cat Cafe Catchy
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Wakayama7 mi / 11 km
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- Adoptable cats