Hogo Neko Cafe NEKOKOKORO
Kyotango, Kyoto
NEKOKOKORO is a rescue cat cafe on the second floor of Pet House Takao, a grooming salon and pet hotel in Kitsu, Amino, Kyotango, about ten minutes on foot from Yuhigaura-Kitsuonsen Station on the road toward Kumihama. The owner has rescued cats for around two decades, and the cafe has been open since about 2018. Around 14 cats live in the spacious room, including strays, abandoned cats and cats rescued from a hoarding case, and some shy ones may stay out of sight. Visits are charged per 30 or 60 minutes. There is no food menu; drinks are available from a vending machine. Weekday visits can be booked through the cafe's LINE account. Cats are rehomed through the cafe, which holds a monthly adoption event, and it also advises on TNR and on caring for young rescued kittens. Parking is free.