Chofu, Tokyo, Japan
Rafu Space
Rafu Space is an open-style rescue cat shelter in Fuda, Chofu, on the third floor of a building on Tenjin-dori, about five minutes on foot from the Central Exit of Keio Chofu Station. Run as an information centre for rescued dogs and cats, it houses only cats on site, many of them former breeding cats, cats abandoned as unsellable or cats retired from animal testing, with pedigree breeds such as Somalis and Abyssinians among them. Anyone may visit, whether or not they plan to adopt. Instead of a fixed fee, visitors are asked for a donation per hour, which goes to the animals' care. Because staff are not always present, visits are by reservation through LINE, phone or social media, and about five people can use the room at once. Socks are required. Prospective adopters meet the cats on site before applying. The group also runs a pet food bank.
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Cat Cafes Nearby
Cat Space Faz
Chofu, Tokyo0.4 mi / 0.6 km
Cat Space Faz is an adoption-focused rescue cat cafe in Shimoishiwara, Chofu, on the ground floor of the Nagata Green Building beside the old Koshu Kaido road. Opened in October 2017, it takes in ownerless cats, including kittens, and looks for new homes for them, working towards a goal of no unhappy cats. Any cat in the room can be adopted, but visitors who simply want to spend time with cats are also welcome, and regulars often come back to see the same cats. Visits are charged per 30 minutes or per hour with a drink included, and extensions are charged in 10-minute units. Socks are required. It opens in the late afternoon on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays and from midday to early evening on weekends and public holidays, and is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, including holidays. Free parking is available on request at reception.
- Adoptable cats
Hogo Neko Cafe Musubi
Kawasaki, Kanagawa1.6 mi / 2.5 km
Hogo Neko Cafe Musubi is a rescue cat cafe in Suge, Tama Ward, Kawasaki, about three minutes on foot from Inadazutsumi Station on the JR Nambu Line. It shares its building with a day-care centre for adults with disabilities, whose members help care for the cats and make cat goods on weekdays, and the cafe is open to the general public. Its cats are rescued former strays and sick cats, and the cafe holds adoption events to find them homes. Visits are charged by the hour or half hour, and cat treats can be bought. Outside toys and treats are not allowed, but toys can be borrowed. Visitors under 15 are asked not to enter unless they can reliably follow the rules, and guests who have been to another cat cafe that day are turned away. Its sister cafe is Hogo Animal Cafe Kizuna in Yokohama.
- Adoptable cats
LUXKATZE
Setagaya, Tokyo3.7 mi / 5.9 km
LUXKATZE is a small adoption-focused rescue cat shelter on the second floor of La Tour Soshigaya in Soshigaya, Setagaya, about two minutes on foot from Soshigaya-Okura Station on the Odakyu Line. It opened in September 2026 to find homes for cats rescued on Iki Island in Nagasaki Prefecture, working with an island rescue group that sends the cats to Tokyo. Anyone interested in cats is welcome to visit in the manner of a cat cafe, paying a viewing fee to spend time with the cats, and people who want to adopt can do so through the shelter's adoption process, which includes trial stays with prospective families. The name is German for 'the best cat'. A grooming salon for cats operates on the same premises, and bookings and enquiries are handled through the official LINE account.
- Adoptable cats
Royal Cats Kichijoji
Musashino, Tokyo3.8 mi / 6.2 km
Royal Cats is a Siberian-only cat cafe in Kichijoji Honcho, Musashino, in the basement of the Santa Fe building about four minutes on foot from Kichijoji Station. It is run together with the Felis Moka cattery, a Siberian breeder that imports its breeding cats from Europe, and the same premises house a Siberian kitten shop and a cat grooming salon. Visitors spend time with large adult Siberians that are used to being held and often climb onto laps, and kittens born to the cafe's resident mother cats are sold to new owners. Visits are charged by the hour and include one drink and cat treats, with a lower rate for visitors who book in advance online or by phone. The breeder advertises that its parent cats test negative for feline coronavirus and are screened for dozens of genetic diseases.
Capy Neko Cafe Kichijoji
Musashino, Tokyo3.9 mi / 6.2 km
Capy Neko Cafe is a one-of-a-kind animal cafe located in Kichijoji, Tokyo, Japan, on the second floor of the PLATANO building. What sets this cafe apart is the rare opportunity to spend time with both cats and a capybara, the world's largest rodent, known for its gentle nature and easy companionship with cats. Guests can interact with the animals during timed sessions, with optional treat experiences available. A portion of proceeds supports cat rescue activities, reflecting the cafe's commitment to feline welfare. Capy Neko Cafe is a truly unique and heartwarming destination for animal lovers visiting the Kichijoji neighborhood of Tokyo.
Neko Home Calico Koenguchi
Musashino, Tokyo3.9 mi / 6.2 km
Neko Home Calico Koenguchi is a small cat lounge in Kichijoji Minamicho, Musashino, on the fourth floor of a building about 30 seconds on foot from the Park (south) Exit of Kichijoji Station. It is the original Cat Cafe Calico, formerly its Kichijoji branch, which renamed itself from a cat cafe to a "neko home" in its 17th year. The resident cats are seniors aged roughly 15 to 18; they are not rescue cats and are not available for adoption. Visits are charged in 10-minute units, with lower rates for students and children. On weekdays it opens in the afternoon with a one-hour break, and on weekends it stays open from early afternoon through the evening. Closing days are irregular and announced on X and at the shop. The company's rescue cat cafe, Calico Kichijoji, is a short walk away on the north side of the station.