Toshima City, Tokyo, Japan
Neko no Tame ni... (Nyaild Heart)
Neko no Tame ni... ("For the cats...") is a rescue cat cafe run by the NPO Nyaild Heart on the first floor of the La Maison Nagasaki building in Minami-Nagasaki, Toshima, a short walk from Higashi-Nagasaki Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line. Nyaild Heart rescues, treats and rehomes cats and dogs, including animals from hoarding cases, and runs several shelters and cafes; the cats here are rescues waiting for new homes. The cat room, visible from the street through a glass front, is about the size of a one-room apartment and holds around eight cats. Visits cost ¥1,100 for the first 30 minutes and ¥550 for each further 30 minutes, and small packs of cat treats cost ¥100. There is no food or drink menu. Holding the cats is not allowed, though they often climb onto laps, and elementary school children must come with a parent. It opens from 1 PM to 8 PM on weekdays and 12 PM to 7 PM on weekends, and closes on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Before you go
- Entry
- Entry or time fee
- Food & drink
- No food served
- 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.
Reviews
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