Ota, Tokyo, Japan
NPO smile cat
NPO smile cat is a nonprofit rescue cat shelter in Kitasenzoku, Ota, about five minutes on foot from Senzoku Station on the Tokyu Meguro Line. The shelter is open to the public on set days, and visitors can spend time in the cat room with rescued cats of all ages, from young kittens to senior cats, most of them Japanese mixes, while they wait for adoptive families. There is no entry fee; instead each visitor is asked to make a small donation toward the shelter's work. Visits last 30 minutes, timed with a timer handed out at reception, and the last entry is an hour before closing. Shoes are swapped for slippers, and outside food, toys and flash photography are not allowed. Adoptions go through the group's own application process, and it also holds regular adoption events and runs a small support shop. It is closed on Mondays and Thursdays.
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Cat Cafes Nearby
Cat Cafe Coorikuya Musashi-Koyama
Shinagawa, Tokyo1.0 mi / 1.6 km
Cat Cafe Coorikuya Musashi-Koyama is a cat cafe on the Musashi-Koyama Palm shopping arcade in Koyama, Shinagawa, about two minutes on foot from Musashi-Koyama Station on the Tokyu Meguro Line. It occupies the second floor above a Coo&RIKU pet shop and is part of the chain's network of more than 70 cat cafes, so most of the cats are young purebreds. The room has a raised catwalk that runs almost all the way around it and a suspension bridge, a feature found in only a few Coorikuya branches. Visits are charged by time with a drink bar included, and a free-time plan is available. There are no reservations. Children under junior high school age must come with an adult relative, and children under three enter free. Outside food and drink and personal cat toys are not allowed.
CAT LIVING
Meguro, Tokyo1.0 mi / 1.6 km
CAT LIVING is a rescue cat salon and cafe in Meguro City, Tokyo, designed as a warm living room where people are welcomed into the cats' home. The interior is styled to feel like a cozy, homey lounge, giving both visitors and cats a calm, comfortable space to relax and connect. Every cat here has been rescued, coming from shelters across Japan, hoarding situations, or difficult circumstances, and each is available for adoption into a loving family. Beyond adoptions, the cafe also accepts cats from owners who can no longer care for them, providing attentive medical care, quality food, and a clean environment supported by qualified staff and dedicated volunteers. CAT LIVING extends its work through educational programs, community outreach in Meguro, and partnerships with animal care schools, all guided by the mission that every cat deserves happiness.
- Adoptable cats
- Booking required
necoma
Tokyo1.5 mi / 2.4 km
necoma in Meguro, Tokyo, combines a cafe with a gallery and a home for rescued cats waiting for adoption. Visitors can spend time in the cats' company while exploring a space intended for encounters, learning and creative expression. The cafe introduces its cats individually and shares adoption updates, helping potential adopters get to know them. It is on the third floor in Nakacho, about a twelve-minute walk from Gakugei-daigaku Station. Free Wi-Fi is available. Guests need to wear socks, which can also be purchased on site, and should check the guidance for visits with young children. Capacity is limited, so there may be a wait to enter.
- Adoptable cats
Meooow!
Shinagawa, Tokyo1.5 mi / 2.4 km
Meooow! is a protective cat café nestled in the residential neighborhood of Ebara, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, dedicated to providing a safe haven for rescue cats seeking forever homes. The café charges ¥1,000 for the first hour and ¥200 for every additional 15 minutes, offering a relaxed environment where visitors can interact with adoptable cats, some of whom may occasionally be absent due to health needs. The café features a lively mix of playful kittens and younger cats, alongside a "catio" for fresh air and a small, floor-seating playroom that fosters a homey vibe, primarily attracting local regulars who know the resident felines by name. Beyond cuddles and play, Meooow! supports adoption efforts with galleries of current and past residents, while also accepting ongoing donations of supplies to sustain its mission of feline welfare.
- Adoptable cats
- Booking recommended
Minashigo Kyuentai Dog and Cat Adoption Center Tokyo
Setagaya, Tokyo1.6 mi / 2.6 km
The Tokyo branch of the NPO Minashigo Kyuentai Dog and Cat Adoption Center is a rescue dog and cat cafe in Tamagawadenenchofu, Setagaya, about ten minutes on foot from either Jiyugaoka or Den-en-chofu Station. It combines an adoption centre with a casual cafe where visitors can drink tea or coffee and chat while spending time with rescued dogs and cats waiting for new homes. Cats here have recently included an adult Japanese cat and a litter of kittens, alongside several dogs and a rabbit. No reservation is needed, drinks are self-service, entry may be limited to 60-minute sessions when it is busy, visitors under 18 must come with a guardian, and guests may bring their own dog or cat. Adoptions follow an interview and a trial period. The cafe opens on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays; look for the Tamagawa Denenchofu Clinic sign.
- Adoptable cats
FAVCAT
Shinagawa, Tokyo1.7 mi / 2.8 km
FAVCAT is a cat cafe and goods shop on the Togoshi Ginza shopping street in Yutakacho, Shinagawa, within walking distance of Togoshi-Ginza and Togoshi stations. It opened on August 29, 2026. The cats are mostly young longhaired purebreds. Visits are booked in advance through the cafe's LINE-based membership system, in 30-minute slots of up to 60 minutes per booking, with extensions in 10-minute steps when the next slot is free; non-members pay a surcharge, and weekend and holiday rates differ. At least one adult must be in each booking, and children of elementary school age and younger must stay with their guardian. Guests interact with the cats while seated, and flash, selfie sticks and tripods are not allowed. It opens in the afternoon on weekdays and from midday on weekends and holidays.