Togane, Chiba, Japan
Nekonos Animal Shelter Togane
Nekonos Animal Shelter Togane is the main building of the Nekonos private animal shelter, a rescue cat cafe in central Togane about 10 to 15 minutes from JR Togane Station. Opened as a combined shelter and cafe in 2019, it cares for more than 200 rescued cats, including elderly cats and cats with chronic illnesses that are unlikely to be adopted and stay on as permanent residents. Visitors spend time with the cats in the ground-floor cafe, and an upper floor holds a separate area for other rescued animals that opens in the afternoon. Visits are charged per 10 minutes plus an entry fee that includes a drink bar, with no further time charge after two hours. People interested in adopting also pay the visit fee, meet the cats in person and go through a screening process. The facility is open every day and has free parking.
Before you go
- Entry
- Entry or time fee
- 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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