Anjo, Aichi, Japan
Shiawase no Kagishippo Rescue Cat Shelter
Shiawase no Kagishippo is a volunteer-run rescue cat shelter in Akamatsucho, Anjo, set inside a car care shop. It is an adoption space where anyone can drop in to play with cats looking for homes, from friendly adults to shy cats still learning to trust people, and every cat is available for adoption subject to the shelter's conditions. The shelter takes in more than a hundred cats a year. Entry works on a donation basis with a suggested minimum for adults and a smaller amount for children, and there is no time limit. The cat room is compact, holding around ten cats and ten visitors at a time, so it feels more like visiting a friend's home than a commercial cafe. Young children are welcome with a guardian. Handmade cat goods are sold to fund the shelter. It is closed on Wednesdays.
Before you go
- Entry
- Free entry
- Children
- All ages welcome
- 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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