Naha, Okinawa, Japan
Nekomaru Chaya Kokusai-dori
Nekomaru Chaya is a rescue cat cafe on the fifth floor of a building on Kokusai-dori in Makishi, Naha, about 4 minutes on foot from Makishi Station on the Yui Rail. Running since 2017, it is home to a large group of rescued Okinawan cats, many of them looking for adoptive families, and it works to improve conditions for the island's stray cats. Visits are charged by length of stay, from 30 minutes up to 90 minutes, with daytime and all-day packs for longer stays; prices are higher on weekends and holidays. Socks are required and can be bought on site, and hands are washed and disinfected before entering. Young elementary school children need an accompanying adult. The cafe also serves sweets such as cat-shaped pancakes, and it can be booked for private parties. Last entry is one hour before closing, and closing days are irregular.
Before you go
- Entry
- Entry or time fee
- Children
- Minimum age for children
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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