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Himeji, Hyogo · 1.4 mi / 2.2 km

Hogo Neko Cafe Kakurega is an adoption-focused rescue cat cafe in Kamakura-cho, Shikama Ward, Himeji, about 10 minutes on foot from JR Agaho Station, with parking for six cars. Around 30 rescued cats live at the cafe, ranging from playful young cats to quieter older ones, and the cafe looks for adopters through a dedicated adoption account. Entry is a flat fee with no time limit, with a reduced rate for ages four through high school and free entry for children three and under, and visitors may bring their own drinks. The cafe opens in the early afternoon. Weekend and public holiday visits need no booking, while weekday visits are by reservation only, made by phone or LINE. The cafe generally does not accept requests to take in cats.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking required

Himeji, Hyogo · 1.8 mi / 2.9 km

Cat Cafe Mocha Himeji, located in Hyogo Prefecture's historic Himeji city, provides a cozy and welcoming retreat for cat lovers aged 6 and up (children under 12 require adult supervision). Situated on the 2nd floor at 222 Ekimaecho, Himeji-shi, just a 2-minute walk from JR Himeji Station's Central Exit near Piole Himeji, no reservations are required. For an admission fee based on time spent (extendable in 10-minute increments) and an optional 350 yen for unlimited vending machine drinks, guests can unwind with a variety of cats and enjoy watching their charming mealtimes, with some eating enthusiastically and others dawdling playfully. Limited-edition cat snacks are available for purchase to enhance the feline bonding experience, though rules like no chasing or flash photography ensure the cats' comfort. Nestled near the iconic Himeji Castle, it's a delightful spot for a feline break in this culturally rich city.

• Adoptable cats
• Walk-ins welcome

Himeji, Hyogo · 2.0 mi / 3.2 km

cat cafe Uiyatsume is a small cat cafe on the second floor of the Mifune Building in Ekimae-cho, about five minutes on foot from Himeji Station. Its cats are looking for new homes, and the cafe accepts adoption applications all year, with several cats having moved on to families through trial adoptions. Visits are charged for the first hour and then per 30 minutes, and soft drinks and alcohol are sold separately. Reservations are made through the cafe's LINE account or by phone. To keep the cats relaxed, visitors are asked not to pick them up, film videos or use flash, and not to visit other animal facilities on the same day. Feeding times are mid-afternoon and early evening. The cafe also sells cat goods and handmade toys and hosts art exhibitions. It is closed on Tuesdays.

• Adoptable cats

Himeji, Hyogo · 2.4 mi / 3.8 km

mof.mof is a family-run cat cafe in Kosaka, Hirohata Ward, Himeji, that specialises in Maine Coons. It is about 10 minutes on foot from JR Harima-Katsuhara Station and has no car park. Opened in February 2017 by a husband and wife, it has a small group of around six Maine Coons, and each group of visitors gets a private room. Visits are charged by the hour, with one-, two- and three-hour plans and 15-minute extensions, and elementary and junior high school students pay half. Reservations must be made by the previous day. The cafe serves home-style curry and pancakes, which the owner decorates with cat drawings on weekends, and sells handmade accessories. Visitors are asked not to pick up the cats or use flash. Opening days are irregular.

• Booking required

Himeji, Hyogo · 2.9 mi / 4.7 km

Neko Cafe Salon de Kei is a rescue cat cafe in Kaji-machi, Himeji, at the southern end of the Nozato shopping arcade and about 15 minutes on foot from Himeji Castle, with the Nozatomon bus stop a short walk away. A pink noren curtain with a beckoning-cat pattern marks the entrance. Around 20 cats live here, all rescued or fostered, including a Scottish Fold and a Somali. Visits are charged for 90 minutes with one drink included, then per 30 minutes, and visitors may bring bottled drinks. The cafe is reservation-only by phone, and first-time visitors usually need to book by the previous day. Visitors are asked not to shout, run or bother the cats, and socks are required. The owner promotes adopting rescue cats, and adoption is possible. The cafe is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking required

Himeji, Hyogo · 5.0 mi / 8.0 km

Shippo no Mori is a rescue dog and cat cafe in Ishikura, northwest Himeji, run by the NPO animal shelter Himeji Canfel, which takes in dogs and cats separated from their owners and finds them new homes. It is about 20 minutes by car from JR Himeji Station. A one-hour visit covers 30 minutes in the cat room and 30 minutes with the dogs, with free-flow drinks, and visitors can move between the areas. There is a lower rate for children from age four through elementary school, and toddlers enter free. Children must come with a guardian, and socks are required in the cat room. Bookings are made in advance through the online calendar. Adoption events are held regularly. The cafe is closed on the first and third Fridays, during Obon and over New Year, and the site also has a self-service dog grooming room.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking required