Cat Cafes in Hyogo

Kobe, Hyogo

Cat Cafe Mocha AEON Mall Kobe Kita, located in Hyogo Prefecture’s Kobe city, provides a spacious and family-friendly retreat for cat lovers aged 3 and up (children under 12 require adult supervision). Situated on the 2nd floor of AEON Mall Kobe Kita at 8-1-1 Kozudai, Kita-ku, Kobe-shi, near Route 428 and accessible via a free shuttle from JR Sanda Station or Shintetsu Koen-Toshi Line’s Minami Woody Town Station, it’s open daily from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (last entry at 7:30 PM) with no reservations required. For an admission fee starting at 30 minutes (extendable in 10-minute increments) and an optional ¥350 for unlimited vending machine drinks, guests can enjoy a clean, cozy space with a variety of cats, observing their lively twice-daily mealtimes—some eating with enthusiasm, others dawdling playfully. Limited-edition cat snacks are available for purchase to share with the felines, though rules like no chasing or flash photography ensure their comfort. Set within a bustling mall in Kobe’s northern suburbs, it’s a perfect spot for a relaxing feline break.

Kobe, Hyogo

Cat Cafe Mocha Kobe Sannomiya, located in Hyogo Prefecture’s vibrant Kobe city, offers a cozy and stylish haven for cat enthusiasts aged 6 and up (children under 12 require adult supervision). Situated on the 2nd floor at 5-1-9 Onoedori, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, just a 2-minute walk from JR Sannomiya Station’s East Exit or a short stroll from Hankyu Kobe-Sannomiya Station near Tokyu Hands, it’s open daily from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (last entry at 7:30 PM) with no reservations needed. For an admission fee starting at 30 minutes (extendable in 10-minute increments) and an optional ¥350 for unlimited vending machine drinks, visitors can relax with a variety of cats, enjoying their quirky twice-daily feeding sessions—some munching eagerly, others playfully interrupting. Limited-edition cat snacks are available for purchase to bond with the felines, though rules like no chasing or flash photography ensure their comfort. Perfectly positioned in the bustling Sannomiya district, it’s an ideal feline retreat amid Kobe’s urban charm.

Himeji, Hyogo

Cat Cafe Mocha Himeji, located in Hyogo Prefecture’s historic Himeji city, provides a cozy and welcoming retreat for cat lovers aged 6 and up (children under 12 require adult supervision). Situated on the 2nd floor at 222 Ekimaecho, Himeji-shi, just a 2-minute walk from JR Himeji Station’s Central Exit near Piole Himeji, it’s open daily from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (last entry at 7:30 PM) with no reservations required. For an admission fee starting at 30 minutes (extendable in 10-minute increments) and an optional ¥350 for unlimited vending machine drinks, guests can unwind with a variety of cats, watching their charming twice-daily mealtimes—some eating with gusto, others dawdling playfully. Limited-edition cat snacks are available for purchase to enhance the feline bonding experience, though rules like no chasing or flash photography ensure the cats’ comfort. Nestled near the iconic Himeji Castle, it’s a delightful spot for a feline break in this culturally rich city.