Suama Shokai

Tokyo · 1.0 mi / 1.5 km

Kaname Nyanko-tei is a rescue cat café in the Ikebukuro area of Toshima City, Tokyo, a short walk from Kanamecho station and about twelve minutes from Ikebukuro's west exit. Every cat in the lounge is a rescue waiting for a new home, and the café also runs a lifelong foster program for cats that need long-term care. Visits are charged by time, with unlimited drinks included, and children from elementary to high school age pay half price, while preschoolers enter free with a guardian. Guests are asked to wear socks in the cat room. The café opens every day from midday to 9pm and regularly holds adoption events, making it a calm, community-minded alternative to the big chain cafés around Ikebukuro station.

• Adoptable cats

Tokyo · 1.1 mi / 1.7 km

Cat Cafe Coorikuya is a chain of cat cafes with locations throughout Japan, from Hokkaido to Okinawa. With a concept centered around the idea of "home," Coorikuya has designed its cafes to be cozy and intimate, with a focus on creating a comfortable space for customers to relax and interact with the cats. Each cafe is carefully designed to be small to medium-sized, with a focus on bringing customers and cats closer together. With a wide range of locations across the country, Coorikuya offers a unique and enjoyable experience for cat lovers and those looking for a relaxing atmosphere.

Tokyo · 1.2 mi / 1.9 km

Cat Cafe Mocha Ikebukuro Main Store is a welcoming retreat just a minute's walk from JR Ikebukuro Station's West Exit, near a Seven Eleven for easy spotting. Since opening in February 2015, this cozy haven has offered visitors a chance to relax with friendly, breeder-sourced cats in a clean, stylish space, charging 200 yen per 10 minutes with unlimited drinks from a self-service bar included. It's a perfect urban escape in the bustling Ikebukuro district, known for its commercial vibrancy and otaku culture, where guests can enjoy the cats' playful antics or simply unwind. The cafe prioritizes feline well-being with minimal store transfers and twice-daily meal times that charm onlookers, making it a delightful stop for those over six (with guardians for kids under 12). No reservations are needed, so just stroll in for a dose of feline serenity amidst Tokyo's lively west side.

• Adoptable cats
• Walk-ins welcome

Tokyo · 1.3 mi / 2.1 km

Neco Republic Tokyo Ikebukuro is a rescue cat cafe located in the Nishiikebukuro district of Toshima City, Tokyo. Set on the fourth floor of a building just a short walk from Ikebukuro Station West Exit, the cafe welcomes visitors into a calm, monotone-themed interior designed for unhurried time with its feline residents. The space is dedicated to Neco Republic's mission of ending cat euthanasia in Japan, and every cat on-site is available for adoption through the organization's rescue program. Guests can meet a wide variety of cats of different ages, coats, and personalities, from shy newcomers to affectionate lap cats. For hygiene and the comfort of the cats, visitors are asked to wear non-sheer socks, which are also sold on-site. Simply spending time here directly supports rescue efforts and helps cats find loving homes.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking recommended

Kita, Tokyo · 1.4 mi / 2.2 km

Jujo Nyankotei is a rescue cat cafe in Kamijujo, Kita, about 3 minutes on foot from JR Jujo Station on the Saikyo Line. Opened in October 2025 as the third Tokyo branch of the Nyankotei group, it occupies the second floor of a small building and has a retro, brown-toned interior built around a large wooden cat tower. The resident cats range from kittens to seniors, all rescues waiting for new homes, and the group arranges adoptions through its own foster-parent process and also offers a lifelong-care fostering scheme. Visits are charged by time, with 30-minute, 60-minute and free-time plans, unlimited drinks and automatic extensions; school-age children pay half and preschoolers enter free with a guardian. Socks are required. Part of every admission goes to rescue, TNR and veterinary costs. The cafe is open every day from noon, and bookings can be made through LINE.

• Adoptable cats

Tokyo · 1.5 mi / 2.4 km

Cat Cafe MAO MAO is a private-room cat cafe tucked on the seventh floor of Magazine Higashi-Ikebukuro in Toshima City, Tokyo. Billed as Tokyo's first fully reservation-based private cat cafe, the space welcomes just one group at a time, giving guests an entirely private lounge to enjoy with the resident cats. Five friendly feline companions, Baron, Lu-na, Belle, Kahlua, and Lily, call the cafe home and are ready to charm every visitor. The quiet, calm atmosphere makes it a favorite for couples, solo guests, and even livestreamers or video creators who use the room as a studio. A set menu offers drinks, non-alcoholic sparkling options, snacks, and churu treats to share with the cats. Cat ear headbands are available for photos, and the setting is designed for memorable, unhurried time with cats in central Ikebukuro.

• Booking required