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Cat Cafes in Japan
There are 960 cat cafes in Japan.
Meooow!
Shinagawa, Tokyo
Meooow! is a protective cat café nestled in the residential neighborhood of Ebara, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, dedicated to providing a safe haven for rescue cats seeking forever homes. The café charges ¥1,000 for the first hour and ¥200 for every additional 15 minutes, offering a relaxed environment where visitors can interact with adoptable cats, some of whom may occasionally be absent due to health needs. The café features a lively mix of playful kittens and younger cats, alongside a "catio" for fresh air and a small, floor-seating playroom that fosters a homey vibe, primarily attracting local regulars who know the resident felines by name. Beyond cuddles and play, Meooow! supports adoption efforts with galleries of current and past residents, while also accepting ongoing donations of supplies to sustain its mission of feline welfare.
- Adoptable cats
- Booking recommended
Cat Cafe Tamayura
Chuo, Tokyo
Cat Cafe Tamayura (保護猫カフェたまゆら) is an adoption-focused rescue cat cafe on the third floor of the Oedo Access building in Nihonbashi Ningyocho, Chuo, Tokyo, a minute's walk from exit A3 of Ningyocho Station. It opened in November 2017. Its name, an old word for a fleeting moment, refers to the cats' short stay before they leave for permanent homes. Admission is ¥1,500 for the first hour and ¥400 for each further 20 minutes, with a ¥2,500 free-time rate on weekdays for stays of two hours or more; private hire is also available. No food or drink is served, but lidded drinks can be brought in. Socks are required and sold for ¥100. Children of elementary school age must come with an adult, and preschool children are not admitted. Weekday visits are walk-in only, and weekend bookings are taken by phone from noon on the day. It is open from 1 PM to 4 PM and 6 PM to 9 PM from Tuesday to Friday, from 1 PM to 6 PM on weekends and holidays, and closed on Mondays.
- Adoptable cats
Koma Neko
Setagaya, Tokyo
Koma Neko is a protective cat café located in Komazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, dedicated to fostering a harmonious coexistence between cats and humans while facilitating adoptions for rescue cats. Reservations are recommended via phone or Instagram, though drop-ins are welcome. It offers a home-like atmosphere where visitors can enjoy drinks, play with cats, and even nap alongside them for 1,500 yen for the first hour and 250 yen per additional 15 minutes. Since its inception in May 2018, Koma Neko has been a sanctuary for cats awaiting homes, featuring a mix of permanent resident staff cats and adoptable felines, with success stories like 135 cats finding families by March 2025. Beyond a café, it is a community space hosting events like adoption fairs and workshops, supported by collaborations such as with Cosmo Water, all aimed at enhancing feline welfare and visitor relaxation.
- Adoptable cats
- Booking recommended
Cat Café Sakura 2
Koshigaya, Saitama
This is the second branch of Hogo Neko Cafe Sakura, a rescue cat cafe run by Inagaki Animal Hospital in Koshigaya, Saitama. It opened on 20 April 2021 on the second floor of a white building behind the ARCO shopping centre, opposite ARCO's delivery entrance, about two minutes' walk from the first branch in Plaza City Koshigaya and four minutes from the east exit of Koshigaya Station. The branch aims to feel like a home where visitors can relax with the cats, and it focuses on FIV-positive cats without symptoms, which are much harder to rehome. About 13 cats live here, and 62 had been adopted from this branch by October 2026. Rates match the first branch (¥1,100 an hour for adults, ¥550 for children, over-65s and disability-card holders), and on weekdays an unlimited-time pass here costs the same as one hour. Up to 12 visitors are admitted at once, no booking is needed except for events, payment is cash only, bottled drinks are sold, and children of junior-high age and under must come with a guardian.
- Adoptable cats
- Walk-ins welcome
Cat Café Sakura
Koshigaya, Saitama
Hogo Neko Cafe Sakura is a rescue cat cafe run by Inagaki Animal Hospital in Koshigaya, Saitama. This is its first branch, which opened on 13 May 2019 on the fourth floor of Plaza City Koshigaya (the building with an Indian curry restaurant before the ARCO shopping centre), two minutes' walk from the east exit of Koshigaya Station. The cafe is named after "sakura cats", strays that have been spayed or neutered, and it rehomes adult cats from volunteers who have strays neutered at the hospital, not cats from the public. About 19 cats live here, and 380 had been adopted from this branch by October 2026. Entry is ¥1,100 an hour for adults and ¥550 for children from age 3 to junior-high age, over-65s and disability-card holders; children 2 and under are free. No booking is needed except for events, up to 14 visitors are admitted, and payment is cash only. Bottled drinks are sold, and children of junior-high age and under must come with a guardian. The second branch, which focuses on FIV-positive cats, is two minutes' walk away.
- Adoptable cats
- Walk-ins welcome
Capy Neko Cafe Kichijoji
Musashino, Tokyo
Capy Neko Cafe is a one-of-a-kind animal cafe located in Kichijoji, Tokyo, Japan, on the second floor of the PLATANO building. What sets this cafe apart is the rare opportunity to spend time with both cats and a capybara, the world's largest rodent, known for its gentle nature and easy companionship with cats. Guests can interact with the animals during timed sessions, with optional treat experiences available. A portion of proceeds supports cat rescue activities, reflecting the cafe's commitment to feline welfare. Capy Neko Cafe is a truly unique and heartwarming destination for animal lovers visiting the Kichijoji neighborhood of Tokyo.
Capyneko Harajuku | Capybara & Cat
Shibuya, Tokyo
Capyneko Harajuku is a distinctive animal cafe located on the second floor of the Bsquare Takeshita-dori building in Harajuku, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. Guests are invited to enjoy timed interaction sessions with both resident cats and a capybara, the world's largest rodent, celebrated for its calm temperament and natural affinity with cats. Optional treat experiences are available to enrich your visit. A portion of proceeds is dedicated to supporting cat rescue activities, underscoring the cafe's care for feline welfare. Situated steps from the iconic Takeshita Street, Capyneko Harajuku offers a warm and memorable experience for animal lovers exploring one of Tokyo's most vibrant neighborhoods.
- Adoptable cats
Cat Cafe Mikazuki
Osaka
Cat Cafe Mikazuki (猫カフェ三日月, “crescent moon”) is a ground-floor cat cafe in Motomachi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, about 6 minutes on foot from the south exit of Nankai Namba Station and 7 minutes from Osaka Metro Namba, opposite a Yasaka shrine. The glass-fronted room is decorated on a moon-and-sky theme, with a transparent catwalk under the ceiling and sofas to relax on. About ten cats live there, mostly Scottish Folds, Munchkins and Genettas, plus one rescue. Visits are sold as 60-, 90-, 120- or 180-minute courses, slightly dearer at weekends and on holidays, with lower prices for members who register through LINE. Visitors must be at least 6, elementary school children need a guardian, socks are required, and anyone who has been to another animal or cat cafe the same day is turned away. Walk-ins are welcome, though bookings get priority and cannot be made for entry between 1 and 3 PM. It is open every day from noon to 6 PM, from 11 AM on Sundays. Cleaning and goods-making are contracted to a nearby employment support center for people with disabilities.
- Booking recommended
Cat Cafe MOFF CUTE CUBE Harajuku
Shibuya, Tokyo
Cat Cafe MOFF CUTE CUBE Harajuku is located on the third floor of the CUTE CUBE HARAJUKU building in Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. This welcoming cafe offers a relaxed, accessible environment where guests can spend quality time with a variety of cats. No reservation is required to visit, and children aged three and under are admitted free of charge. Visitors are encouraged to interact with the cats through feeding and hands-on play, making it a warm experience for all ages. Whether you are a Tokyo local or a traveler passing through the iconic Harajuku neighborhood, this cafe provides a soothing feline retreat in the heart of the city.
- Walk-ins welcome
Cat Cafe MOFF Yodobashi Akiba
Tokyo
Cat Cafe MOFF Yodobashi Akiba is conveniently located on the first floor of the Yodobashi Akiba building in Kanda Hanaokachō, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan. Situated in one of Tokyo's most vibrant districts, this cat cafe welcomes guests without the need for a reservation. Children aged three and under enjoy free entry. The cafe provides a calm and inviting space where visitors can interact with a diverse group of cats through feeding experiences and gentle play. It is an ideal stop for anyone exploring the Akihabara area who is looking for a relaxing moment surrounded by friendly feline companions.
- Walk-ins welcome
Cat Cafe nekotto
Osaka
nekotto is a rescue cat cafe focused on adoption, on the second floor of a building on a back street in Fukushima, Fukushima Ward, Osaka, combined with a fitness studio that runs exercise classes and personal training. Its cats, young rescues of around one to two years old, are all looking for permanent homes. The cat room is booked by phone and used by one group at a time, up to five people, for 30 or 60 minutes, with drink and cake sets available and lower rates for children from age 3. Visitors who only want coffee and home-made sweets can sit without booking at the counter, which looks into the cat room through a large window. Socks are required, strong perfume is not allowed, and visitors who have been to another cat cafe the same day are asked not to come. It opens on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons into the evening (Fridays for cat-room bookings only) and on weekend afternoons, and is closed on Wednesdays. The cafe closed at this address on October 31, 2026, and is moving to new premises within walking distance.
- Adoptable cats
Cat Space
Osaka
Cat Space is a rescue cat cafe in an old kominka townhouse in Kurosakicho, Kita Ward, Osaka, between the Nakazakicho and Temma areas, about 4 minutes on foot from JR Temma Station, 5 minutes from Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome and Ogimachi stations and 6 minutes from Nakazakicho Station. It opened in 2020, and all of its cats, many of them kittens and young cats, are looking for adoptive homes through an application, an interview and a trial period. The room is plainly furnished so that would-be adopters can picture a cat at home, and treats and toys are included in the fee so visitors can play with the cats freely. Children under 6 are not admitted except during adoption interviews, and children aged 6 to 11 must come with a guardian and can stay up to an hour. Thick socks are required, and visitors who have been drinking are turned away. It is open from noon to 8 PM (last entry 7 PM) and closed on Thursdays except public holidays; bookings and enquiries go through LINE or by phone. A paid fan club, Catipray, helps fund the rescue work.
- Adoptable cats
Check each cafe's website for current hours, booking requirements and age restrictions before visiting.