Sumoto, Hyogo, Japan
toneko
toneko is a cat cafe in the countryside of the Goshiki area of Sumoto on Awaji Island, beside Prefectural Route 66, which links Awaji City and Minamiawaji. It has long been the island's only cat cafe. The cat room on the second floor is booked privately, one group at a time, through the online calendar or by phone, with each booking charged for an hour plus a minimum of one drink, at a higher rate on weekends and holidays. Evening sessions can be booked on the same day. The cat room is for junior high school students and older, and visitors are asked to wear socks and avoid strong perfume. The ground-floor cafe, separated from the cats by glass, is open to everyone, including visitors with cat allergies, and serves French toast, cake sets and drinks, along with cat-themed goods. It closes on Thursdays and Fridays, with occasional extra closures.
Before you go
- Booking
- Booking required
- Entry
- Entry or time fee
- Children
- Minimum age for children
- Food & drink
- Serves meals
- 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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