Cat Cafes in Matsue, Shimane

Matsue, Shimane

Nyanya no Mori is a rescue cat cafe in Shimohigashikawatsucho, north-eastern Matsue, close to the Mishimaya Higashikawatsu supermarket, with parking for 12 cars. It opened on 22 May 2025 and is run by a type B employment support workplace, where staff with disabilities serve customers and look after the room. About 20 cats live in a wood-finished room. They come from local volunteer rescuers and, apart from a few permanent residents, are waiting for adoptive homes. Many came from life outdoors and are still getting used to people, so some watch from high places rather than approaching. Visits are charged by time, drinks can be ordered, and treats and handmade goods are sold. Children under 4 are not admitted, and socks must be worn. Walk-ins are welcome, and phone bookings are taken for busy weekends. It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking recommended

Matsue, Shimane

LAB KITCHEN is a small diner on Abekku-dori, the street along the elevated railway in Teramachi, Matsue, within walking distance of JR Matsue Station. It serves breakfast from 6:30 AM and lunch, with dishes such as quiche, pasta and sandwich plates, plus takeaway lunch boxes and party food. The ground floor has four counter seats, while upstairs is a six-seat tatami room filled with books where the shop's cats live, and diners can eat there and spend time with them. The room usually has three to five calm, friendly cats. The upstairs room is small, so booking ahead is a good idea. There is no dedicated parking, and nearby coin parking can be used. The diner is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays and sometimes closes for events, which are announced on Instagram.