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Cat Cafes in Japan
There are 948 cat cafes in Japan.
Hogo Neko Shelter QUEUE
Setagaya, Tokyo
Hogo Neko Shelter QUEUE is an open-style rescue cat shelter in Kyodo, Setagaya, about three minutes on foot from the south exit of Kyodo Station on the Odakyu Line. Opened in 2018 as the cat shelter of the nonprofit Inu Neko Project and run with volunteer staff, it usually cares for around 20 cats, from kittens to seniors, that have lost their homes for various reasons. Anyone may visit, whether or not they plan to adopt, and the cats move freely around the room so visitors can play with and stroke them. Entry is paid as a donation charged per 30 minutes, which supports the cats' care, and the shelter rehomes its cats through its own adoption process. The building has an auto-lock entrance, so visitors call room 301 to be let in. The shelter is closed on Wednesdays.
- Adoptable cats
LUXKATZE
Setagaya, Tokyo
LUXKATZE is a small adoption-focused rescue cat shelter on the second floor of La Tour Soshigaya in Soshigaya, Setagaya, about two minutes on foot from Soshigaya-Okura Station on the Odakyu Line. It opened in September 2026 to find homes for cats rescued on Iki Island in Nagasaki Prefecture, working with an island rescue group that sends the cats to Tokyo. Anyone interested in cats is welcome to visit in the manner of a cat cafe, paying a viewing fee to spend time with the cats, and people who want to adopt can do so through the shelter's adoption process, which includes trial stays with prospective families. The name is German for 'the best cat'. A grooming salon for cats operates on the same premises, and bookings and enquiries are handled through the official LINE account.
- Adoptable cats
Minashigo Kyuentai Dog and Cat Adoption Center Tokyo
Setagaya, Tokyo
The Tokyo branch of the NPO Minashigo Kyuentai Dog and Cat Adoption Center is a rescue dog and cat cafe in Tamagawadenenchofu, Setagaya, about ten minutes on foot from either Jiyugaoka or Den-en-chofu Station. It combines an adoption centre with a casual cafe where visitors can drink tea or coffee and chat while spending time with rescued dogs and cats waiting for new homes. Cats here have recently included an adult Japanese cat and a litter of kittens, alongside several dogs and a rabbit. No reservation is needed, drinks are self-service, entry may be limited to 60-minute sessions when it is busy, visitors under 18 must come with a guardian, and guests may bring their own dog or cat. Adoptions follow an interview and a trial period. The cafe opens on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays; look for the Tamagawa Denenchofu Clinic sign.
- Adoptable cats
- Walk-ins welcome
PAPA's PARADIS
Setagaya, Tokyo
PAPA's PARADIS is an open-style rescue cat shelter on the third floor of the Eikido Building in Yoga, Setagaya, about three minutes on foot from Yoga Station on the Den-en-toshi Line. Set up mainly to rescue and rehome cats, it is home to around 20 cats, both former pets and former strays, that have lost their homes, and it also supports community cat work such as TNR. Prospective adopters and people who simply want to spend time with cats are equally welcome; visitors ring the bell on arrival and pay an entry donation, with one-hour and free-time options, which goes toward upkeep and the cats' medical costs. Adoptions are arranged directly by the shelter. It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, last entry is 30 minutes before closing, and a 24-hour live stream of the shelter runs on Twitch.
- Adoptable cats
SANCHACO Cat Workspace
Setagaya, Tokyo
SANCHACO is a cat-centred complex in Taishido, Setagaya, about five minutes on foot from Sangenjaya Station. It combines rental homes for tenants who adopt rescue cats, a rental shop space, and the neco-makers workspace, where resident rescue cats wander among the desks and happily get in the way of work. The cats are fostered in the shared space in partnership with local rescue groups and cared for by neighbourhood volunteers while they wait for new families, and adoption events are held from time to time. The workspace runs on a monthly membership, and trial drop-in visits can be booked in advance. Visitors may stroke and photograph the cats and give them the treats provided, and the space has fast Wi-Fi, power outlets and a simple kitchen. It is open every day, though it may close for adoption events on weekends and holidays.
- Adoptable cats
Neko Home Calico Koenguchi
Musashino, Tokyo
Neko Home Calico Koenguchi is a small cat lounge in Kichijoji Minamicho, Musashino, on the fourth floor of a building about 30 seconds on foot from the Park (south) Exit of Kichijoji Station. It is the original Cat Cafe Calico, formerly its Kichijoji branch, which renamed itself from a cat cafe to a "neko home" in its 17th year. The resident cats are seniors aged roughly 15 to 18; they are not rescue cats and are not available for adoption. Visits are charged in 10-minute units, with lower rates for students and children. On weekdays it opens in the afternoon with a one-hour break, and on weekends it stays open from early afternoon through the evening. Closing days are irregular and announced on X and at the shop. The company's rescue cat cafe, Calico Kichijoji, is a short walk away on the north side of the station.
Cat Cafe Coorikuya plus Kichijoji
Musashino, Tokyo
Cat Cafe Coorikuya plus Kichijoji is a cat cafe in Kichijoji Honcho, Musashino, about two minutes on foot from JR Kichijoji Station. It shares a building with the Coo&RIKU Kichijoji pet shop, whose operator runs the Coorikuya chain of cat cafes across Japan, and the business is licensed to sell as well as exhibit animals. As a "plus" branch, it keeps staff in the cat room at all times and offers free Wi-Fi and power outlets for longer stays. Visits are charged per 30 minutes or as free time, with extensions in 10-minute units, and cat treats can be bought on site. Reservations are not taken and guests are seated in order of arrival. Children under middle school age must come with an adult, and children under three enter free. The cafe is open every day, opening an hour earlier on weekends and holidays.
Royal Cats Kichijoji
Musashino, Tokyo
Royal Cats is a Siberian-only cat cafe in Kichijoji Honcho, Musashino, in the basement of the Santa Fe building about four minutes on foot from Kichijoji Station. It is run together with the Felis Moka cattery, a Siberian breeder that imports its breeding cats from Europe, and the same premises house a Siberian kitten shop and a cat grooming salon. Visitors spend time with large adult Siberians that are used to being held and often climb onto laps, and kittens born to the cafe's resident mother cats are sold to new owners. Visits are charged by the hour and include one drink and cat treats, with a lower rate for visitors who book in advance online or by phone. The breeder advertises that its parent cats test negative for feline coronavirus and are screened for dozens of genetic diseases.
Rafu Space
Chofu, Tokyo
Rafu Space is an open-style rescue cat shelter in Fuda, Chofu, on the third floor of a building on Tenjin-dori, about five minutes on foot from the Central Exit of Keio Chofu Station. Run as an information centre for rescued dogs and cats, it houses only cats on site, many of them former breeding cats, cats abandoned as unsellable or cats retired from animal testing, with pedigree breeds such as Somalis and Abyssinians among them. Anyone may visit, whether or not they plan to adopt. Instead of a fixed fee, visitors are asked for a donation per hour, which goes to the animals' care. Because staff are not always present, visits are by reservation through LINE, phone or social media, and about five people can use the room at once. Socks are required. Prospective adopters meet the cats on site before applying. The group also runs a pet food bank.
- Adoptable cats
Cat Space Faz
Chofu, Tokyo
Cat Space Faz is an adoption-focused rescue cat cafe in Shimoishiwara, Chofu, on the ground floor of the Nagata Green Building beside the old Koshu Kaido road. Opened in October 2017, it takes in ownerless cats, including kittens, and looks for new homes for them, working towards a goal of no unhappy cats. Any cat in the room can be adopted, but visitors who simply want to spend time with cats are also welcome, and regulars often come back to see the same cats. Visits are charged per 30 minutes or per hour with a drink included, and extensions are charged in 10-minute units. Socks are required. It opens in the late afternoon on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays and from midday to early evening on weekends and public holidays, and is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, including holidays. Free parking is available on request at reception.
- Adoptable cats
- Walk-ins welcome
Neko Hiroba
Higashimurayama, Tokyo
Neko Hiroba is a rescue cat cafe in Akitsucho, Higashimurayama, about three minutes on foot from Akitsu Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line and Shin-Akitsu Station on the JR Musashino Line. It is run by the NPO Cat Support, which works on community cat care, spay and neuter promotion, sheltering and rehoming in the Higashimurayama area, and the cats in the cafe are rescues waiting for adoptive families. The cafe opens to the public on Saturday afternoons, when anyone can come in to spend time with the cats, whether or not they are thinking of adopting. Visits are charged per hour, with extensions in 15-minute units. On weekdays the space is used only for adoption meetings arranged by phone. There is no parking, so visitors arriving by car should use nearby coin parking.
- Adoptable cats
Rescue Cat Cafe Kukuru no Mori
Nishitokyo
Rescue Cat Cafe Kukuru no Mori is an adoption cat cafe in Hibarigaoka Kita, Nishitokyo, on the second floor of a building about one minute on foot from the North Exit of Hibarigaoka Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line. Its cats are rescues looking for permanent homes, and recent arrivals have included cats brought from Miyakojima in Okinawa. Visits are booked in one-hour slots with up to five guests per slot and can be extended in 30-minute units, with slightly higher rates on weekends and holidays. Walk-ins are accepted, but reservations through the website or by phone get priority and are recommended on weekends. Adoption starts with meeting a cat at the cafe, followed by an application, an interview and a home check before a formal contract. The cafe opens every afternoon, closing temporarily only when the cats' health requires it, and it also holds kitten adoption events.
- Adoptable cats
- Booking recommended
Check each cafe's website for current hours, booking requirements and age restrictions before visiting.