Miyakonojo, Miyazaki, Japan
Utataneko
Utataneko is a coffee house with a cat room in Takagi, Miyakonojo, set in a traditional-style detached house with views over the surrounding fields. The owner, a lover of cats and books, added the cat room in October 2017, and the cafe keeps shelves of books alongside a menu of coffee, stewed hamburger steak with grilled vegetables and other home-style dishes. The cats can be watched from the cafe, and guests whose order reaches a set amount can go into the cat room after paying to stroke and play with a small group of resident cats. Shoes come off at the entrance. Preschool children cannot enter the cat room. The cafe is closed Monday to Wednesday and sometimes closes at short notice, so it is worth checking before a visit.
Before you go
- Entry
- Entry or time fee
- Children
- Minimum age for children
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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