Cat Cafes in Japan

Sapporo, Hokkaido

Mewkies ⁠‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​​​‌‌​‌‌​‌​‌​‌‌​‌​‌‌‌‌‌​​⁠is a small cat cafe in Kita 8 Jo Higashi, Higashi Ward, Sapporo, about 6 minutes on foot from Higashi-Kuyakusho-mae Station on the Toho Line and about 14 minutes from JR Sapporo Station, near the Sapporo Beer Garden. Open since May 2013, it has a homely room with around 14 friendly mixed-breed cats from around Hokkaido. Visits are charged per 30 minutes and then in 15-minute extensions, up to a daily maximum that is higher at weekends, and a 90-minute package includes a drink. Children pay from the age of one. No reservation is needed. Payment is by cash, PayPay or au PAY only. Guests wash their hands and take off their shoes at the door. The cafe is open almost every day.

• Walk-ins welcome

Shibuya, Tokyo

Cat ⁠‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌‌‌‌​‌‌‌‌‌‌‌​​‌​‌‌‌‌​​​‌​​​​‌​​⁠Cafe MOCHA Harajuku is a branch of the MOCHA cat cafe chain on the fourth floor of Cross Avenue Harajuku in Jingumae 1-chome, directly opposite JR Harajuku Station; the building has a Matsumoto Kiyoshi drugstore on the ground floor. About 20 pedigree cats live here, and they are fed at 10:30 AM and 7 PM. No reservations are taken. Visits are charged per 10 minutes, ¥330 on weekdays and ¥440 at weekends and on holidays, with a daily cap of ¥3,960 or ¥4,620 (tax included). Children aged 3 and over are admitted, and children below junior-high age must come with a guardian, up to three per adult. It is open daily from 10 AM to 9 PM (last entry 8:30 PM). There is a drink bar, outside drinks are allowed but outside food is not, and no meals are served. Treats can be bought to give the cats, and visitors are asked not to chase or pick up the cats or use flash.

• Adoptable cats
• Walk-ins welcome

Tokyo

Cat ⁠‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌‌‌‌​‌‌‌‌‌​​​​‌‌‌‌‌‌​​​​​‌‌​​​​⁠Cafe MOCHA Ikebukuro is the main store of the MOCHA cat cafe chain, opened in February 2015 on the third floor of the Toshima Kaikan building in Nishi-Ikebukuro, which has a Seven-Eleven on the ground floor, a minute on foot from the West Exit of JR Ikebukuro Station. About 18 pedigree cats live here, including Scottish Folds, Munchkins, Ragamuffins, Maine Coons and British Shorthairs. They are fed at 10:30 AM and 7 PM, and no reservations are taken. Visits are charged per 10 minutes, ¥297 on weekdays and ¥385 at weekends and on holidays, with a daily cap of ¥3,960 or ¥4,620 (tax included), and drinks are included. Children aged 6 and over are admitted, and children below junior-high age must come with a guardian, up to three per adult. It is open daily from 10 AM to 8 PM (last entry 7:30 PM). Wi-Fi, chargers and manga are available, outside drinks are allowed but outside food is not, and treats can be bought for the cats; visitors are asked not to chase the cats or use flash.

• Adoptable cats
• Walk-ins welcome

Tokyo

Cat ⁠‌‌​​‌​‌​‌​‌​‌​‌​​​​​​​​‌​​​‌‌‌​​‌​​​​​‌​⁠Cafe MOCHA Lounge Ikebukuro East is a branch of the MOCHA cat cafe chain on the fourth floor of the Sankei Building, above a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant, about three minutes on foot from the East Exit of Ikebukuro Station. It opened in May 2016 and is the chain's grown-up lounge: only guests of junior high school age and older are admitted, and it has a work space that suits long solo stays. About 23 cats of some 18 breeds live here, including Minuets, Norwegian Forest Cats, Somalis, LaPerms, Singapuras and Ragdolls. Visits are charged per 10 minutes, ¥297 on weekdays and ¥385 at weekends and on holidays, with a daily cap of ¥3,960 or ¥4,620, and the drink bar is included. No reservations are taken. It is open every day from 10 AM to 9 PM (last entry 8:30 PM). Treats can be bought for the cats, and visitors are asked not to chase the cats or use flash.

• Adoptable cats
• Walk-ins welcome

Shibuya, Tokyo

Cat ⁠‌‌​​‌​‌​​​​‌‌‌‌‌‌​‌‌‌‌​​​​​​‌​​​‌​​‌​​​​⁠Cafe Mocha Shibuya Center-gai, nestled in the vibrant heart of Tokyo's Shibuya district, is a stylish retreat for cat enthusiasts aged 6 and up (children under 12 require adult supervision). Located on the 8th floor of the Asortie Shibuya building, just a 5-minute walk from JR Shibuya Station's Hachiko Exit, it welcomes visitors with no reservations needed. For an admission fee starting at 30 minutes (extendable in 10-minute increments) and an optional 350 yen for unlimited vending machine drinks, guests can relax with a diverse crew of playful cats while enjoying a clean, cozy atmosphere. Highlights include scheduled feeding sessions where cats line up to eat with charming quirks on display, and the chance to purchase limited-edition cat snacks to share special moments with your feline friends, though rules like no flash photography ensure their comfort. It's an ideal spot to unwind amid Shibuya's hustle, blending feline fun with urban accessibility.

• Adoptable cats
• Walk-ins welcome

Shibuya, Tokyo

Cat ⁠‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌​​‌​‌‌​​​​​​​‌‌​​​​​‌‌‌​‌‌‌‌​‌⁠Cafe Mocha Shibuya Koen-dori, located along Tokyo's trendy Koen-dori street in Shibuya, offers a chic and tranquil haven for cat lovers aged 13 and up. This walk-in-friendly cafe charges an admission fee starting at 30 minutes, with extensions available in 10-minute increments, and an optional 350 yen for unlimited vending machine drinks. Visitors can enjoy interacting with a variety of cats, including breeds like Munchkins, Ragdolls, and Scottish Folds, while observing their lively feeding sessions, where personalities shine as some gobble eagerly and others dawdle. The cafe also sells limited-edition cat snacks for guests to treat their furry companions, though strict rules ensure the cats' comfort: no chasing, forced handling, or flash photography. With its clean, cozy ambiance and central location, it's a wonderful stop for a relaxing break in Shibuya's fashionable bustle.

• Adoptable cats
• Walk-ins welcome

Chiyoda, Tokyo

Cat ⁠‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌​​‌‌‌​‌‌​‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌​‌​​​‌​​​​‌⁠Cafe MOCHA Akihabara is a branch of the MOCHA cat cafe chain on the second floor of the Akihabara SIL Building in Sotokanda 4-chome, Chiyoda, the building with a Carl's Jr. on the ground floor, about five minutes on foot from the Electric Town Exit of JR Akihabara Station. About two dozen pedigree cats live here, from Scottish Folds, Munchkins and Ragdolls to a Devon Rex and a LaPerm. They are fed at 10:30 AM and 7 PM, and no reservations are taken. Visits are charged per 10 minutes, ¥330 on weekdays and ¥440 at weekends and on holidays, with a daily cap of ¥3,960 or ¥4,620 (tax included), and drinks are included. Children aged 3 and over are admitted, and children below junior-high age must come with a guardian, up to three per adult. It is open daily from 10 AM to 9 PM (last entry 8:30 PM). Wi-Fi, chargers and manga are available, outside drinks are allowed but outside food is not, and treats can be bought for the cats; visitors are asked not to chase the cats or use flash.

• Adoptable cats
• Walk-ins welcome

Shinjuku, Tokyo

MOCHA ⁠‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌​​​‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌​‌‌‌​‌‌​‌​‌​​‌​‌‌​⁠Lounge Shinjuku is a branch of the MOCHA cat cafe chain on the sixth floor of the Shinjuku Pegasus-kan building in Shinjuku 3-chome, two minutes' walk from the southeast exit of JR Shinjuku Station and one minute from exit E9 of Shinjuku-sanchome Station, across the road from the Otsuka Kagu showroom. About 36 pedigree cats live here, and they are fed at 10:30 AM and 7 PM. No reservations are taken. Visits are charged per 10 minutes, ¥297 on weekdays and ¥385 at weekends and on holidays, with a daily cap of ¥3,960 or ¥4,620 (tax included). Only visitors of junior-high-school age and older are admitted. The lounge has a workspace and is open daily from 10 AM to 9 PM (last entry 8:30 PM). There is a drink bar, outside drinks are allowed but outside food is not, and no meals are served. Treats can be bought to give the cats, and visitors are asked not to chase or pick up the cats or use flash.

• Adoptable cats
• Walk-ins welcome

Musashino, Tokyo

Cat ⁠‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌​‌‌​​‌​​‌‌‌​​‌‌‌‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌‌​​​‌⁠Cafe Mocha Kichijoji is located in Tokyo's charming Kichijoji district, on the 5th floor of Kichijoji-Cosmo at 1-8-3 Kichijojihoncho, Musashino-shi, just a 3-minute walk from JR Kichijoji Station or Keio Inokashira Line Kichijoji Station. The cafe welcomes cat lovers aged 6 and up, with children under 12 requiring adult supervision, and no reservations are needed. Admission is time-based, starting at 30 minutes and extendable in 10-minute increments, with an optional 350 yen for unlimited vending machine drinks. Visitors enjoy a cozy, clean space with a variety of cats, and can even observe the cats' twice-daily mealtimes, where some eat eagerly while others playfully interrupt. Limited-edition cat snacks are available for guests to share with their feline friends. House rules, including no chasing and no flash photography, help keep the environment peaceful for everyone.

• Adoptable cats
• Walk-ins welcome

Tachikawa, Tokyo

Cat ⁠‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌‌‌‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‌​‌​​​​‌‌​​‌​​‌​‌‌‌​⁠Cafe Mocha Tachikawa, located in Tokyo's bustling Tachikawa district, offers a welcoming retreat for cat lovers aged 3 and up (children under 12 require adult supervision). Situated on the 6th floor of the From Chubu Building at 2-11-2 Akebono-cho, Tachikawa-shi, just a 2-minute walk from JR Tachikawa Station's North Exit near Bic Camera, no reservations are required. Admission is charged in 30-minute increments (extendable in 10-minute intervals), and an optional ¥350 covers unlimited vending machine drinks. Guests can enjoy a clean, cozy space with a variety of cats, including twice-daily feeding sessions where some munch energetically while others take their time. Limited-edition cat snacks are available for purchase to share with the felines, and rules such as no chasing or flash photography help ensure their well-being.

• Adoptable cats
• Walk-ins welcome

Machida, Tokyo

Cat ⁠‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌‌‌​‌‌‌​​​​‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌​‌​​‌‌‌‌​​‌​⁠Cafe MOCHA Machida JORNA is a branch of the MOCHA cat cafe chain on the fourth floor of the Machida JORNA shopping building in Haramachida 6-chome, two minutes' walk from the central gate of JR Machida Station and five minutes from the west exit of Odakyu Machida Station. About 18 pedigree cats live here, and they are fed at 11 AM and 7 PM. No reservations are taken. Visits are charged per 10 minutes, ¥297 on weekdays and ¥385 at weekends and on holidays, with a daily cap of ¥3,960 or ¥4,620 (tax included). Children aged 3 and over are admitted, and children below junior-high age must come with a guardian, up to three per adult. It is open from 10:30 AM to 8 PM (last entry 7:30 PM) and closes when the building does. There is a drink bar, outside drinks are allowed but outside food is not, and no meals are served. Treats can be bought to give the cats, and visitors are asked not to chase or pick up the cats or use flash.

• Adoptable cats
• Walk-ins welcome

Higashikurume, Tokyo

Cat ⁠‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌‌‌‌‌‌​​‌​​​‌​​​‌‌‌‌‌​‌‌‌​‌‌​​‌⁠Cafe MOCHA AEON Mall Higashikurume is a branch of the MOCHA cat cafe chain on the third floor of AEON Mall Higashikurume in Minamisawa 5-chome, Higashikurume; the nearest stations are Hibarigaoka and Higashikurume on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line. About 14 pedigree cats live here, including Scottish Folds, a Selkirk Rex, a Minuet and a Ragdoll. They are fed at 10:30 AM and 7 PM, and no reservations are taken. Visits are charged per 10 minutes, ¥297 on weekdays and ¥363 at weekends and on holidays, with a daily cap of ¥3,960 or ¥4,290 (tax included), and drinks are included. There is no age limit and children aged 3 and under enter free; children below junior-high age must come with a guardian, up to three per adult. It is open daily from 10 AM to 8 PM (last entry 7:30 PM). Wi-Fi, chargers and manga are available, outside drinks are allowed but outside food is not, and treats can be bought for the cats; visitors are asked not to chase the cats or use flash.

• Adoptable cats
• Walk-ins welcome