SCAT WORKS

Osaka · 0.3 mi / 0.5 km

HOGOKEN CAFE Tenjinbashi is a rescue dog and cat cafe on the ground floor of a building on Tenjinbashi 3-chome in Kita Ward, near Ogimachi and Tenma stations. Opened more than ten years ago as the first Osaka branch of the HOGOKEN CAFE network run by the NPO Love Five, it works as a year-round indoor adoption centre where dogs and cats saved from shelters live while they wait for new families. Most of the floor is shared with rescued dogs, and the cats have a separate cat room at the back, where visitors can meet them as part of the same visit with one drink. Adoptions are subject to screening. Children below elementary school age cannot enter. The cafe is open every day.

• Adoptable cats

Osaka · 0.3 mi / 0.5 km

Cat & Animal Cafe Noah's Ark Tenjinbashi-suji 3-chome is a two-floor cat and animal cafe on the Tenjinbashi-suji shopping street in Kita Ward, about 2 minutes on foot from Ogimachi Station and 5 minutes from JR Tenma Station. Opened in June 2025 as the Osaka branch of a chain that started in Kyoto, it keeps around 40 friendly cats on the ground floor. The upper floor houses ferrets, micro pigs, wallabies, maras, meerkats, a tanuki and reptiles, which visitors can feed with purchased snacks. Visits are charged for the first 30 minutes and then in 10-minute steps up to a daily maximum, with higher rates on weekends and holidays, plus one drink per person. Walk-ins are welcome. The business is registered to sell animals, and some animals can be taken home. It is open every day.

• Adoptable cats

Osaka · 0.6 mi / 1.0 km

Save Cat Café is a nonprofit feline sanctuary located at 5-7-8 Tenjinbashi, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-0041, Japan, dedicated to fostering connections between people and rescue cats while promoting adoption since its opening on April 1, 2015. Situated a three-minute walk from JR Tenma Station, this intimate café invites guests to spend relaxing sessions with adoptable cats from the partnering NPO "Osaka Neko Net," creating a serene environment where visitors can bond with felines, offer treats, and learn about their profiles, all for an entrance fee of 1,500 yen per hour. With a reservation-priority system to limit crowds (maximizing comfort for both cats and guests, ideally up to 2-4 people), bookings are made via the LINE app (up to two weeks in advance) or by phone (06-7165-6504), ensuring a peaceful experience supported by knowledgeable staff well-versed in feline care and rescue activities. The café offers homemade sweets, curry, and original merchandise, with proceeds funding cat care and adoption efforts, while its small size and cat-friendly layout featuring toys and blankets make it an ideal spot for animal lovers to unwind and support Osaka's stray cat population in a culturally rich neighborhood.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking recommended

Osaka · 0.7 mi / 1.1 km

Cat Space is a rescue cat cafe set within a charming traditional kominka townhouse in Kita Ward, Osaka, Japan, located between the Nakazakicho and Temma neighborhoods. This cat-first establishment is dedicated entirely to the well-being of its resident rescue cats, all of whom are available for adoption. Complimentary snacks and toys are provided so guests can actively engage and bond with the cats at their own pace. The owner is happy to share insights into the rescue process, making the cafe an approachable entry point for anyone curious about animal welfare. Cat Space aims to create meaningful connections between cats and potential adopters in a warm, homey setting.

• Adoptable cats

Osaka · 0.7 mi / 1.1 km

Cat Cafe Deli Deli Nekota-san Chi is a small cat cafe in Kurosakicho, Kita Ward, between Nakazakicho and Tenma. It describes itself as a very sociable cat cafe and has around nine resident cats, including black cats and Munchkins. The cafe keeps limited, irregular opening days: it runs a Wednesday morning session from 7 to 10 AM, when a drink, a light breakfast and 30 minutes with the cats are sold as a set, and otherwise opens on days posted in its online calendar, mostly weekends and holidays. Reservations and coupons are handled through its LINE account, and visitors who book receive a small treat to give the cats. Because the schedule changes often, it is best to check the calendar before visiting.

• Booking recommended

Osaka · 0.7 mi / 1.2 km

Neko no Jikan Cat Café is Japan's pioneering feline retreat, established in 2004 as the country's first cat café, located at 5-16 Kurosakichō, 2nd Floor, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-0023, Japan, a three-minute walk from JR Tenma Station. This intimate and serene establishment invites guests to spend quality time with approximately 13 resident cats, ranging from pedigrees to everyday moggies, in a tranquil setting that blends traditional Japanese charm with modern café comfort. The café features two distinct rooms: a traditional tatami-mat space with shoji screens and a brighter café area with a kitchen, bar, and large windows. Soft, lullaby-like guitar music enhances the calm atmosphere, though many cats may be napping during visits. Visitors must make reservations at least three days in advance via email or phone, paying a 1,700 yen fee per hour, which includes a complimentary drink available only in the kitchen or café area (no food is served).