Osaka, Japan
Nyanko Cafe
Nyanko Cafe is an adoption-focused rescue cat cafe in Sangenyanishi, Taisho Ward, about seven minutes on foot from JR and Osaka Metro Taisho Station. It opened in March 2018, started by an owner who had already been rescuing cats, after helping to rehome around 30 cats from a neglected household. All of the cats are rescues. Most are looking for new homes, and a few resident staff cats live alongside them. Visits are charged per 30 minutes or per hour, with a free-time option for longer stays. A drink is included, children pay the same rate as adults, and cat toys can be borrowed for free. Adoption follows the cafe's own process, and the staff offer extra support to first-time and older adopters. The cafe opens on Friday afternoons and at weekends, and adoption events are held on public holidays.
Before you go
- 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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