Cat Cafes in Minami Alps, Yamanashi

Minami Alps, Yamanashi

Nyan Chatte Cafe is a small rescue cat cafe and bar in Shimizu, Minami-Alps, run by a married couple who also carry out cat rescue work. Ten rescued cats live in the cafe, and the aim is to show visitors how lovable rescue cats are and what their situation is. Because the couple can only look after a few guests at once, at most two groups are admitted at the same time; booking is by phone on the day only, from 30 minutes before opening, and walk-ins are taken when there is space. There is no age limit, but children of elementary school age and younger need a guardian. Light meals, drinks, desserts and cat treats are served, and toys and blankets can be borrowed free. A reservation-only bar runs on Friday, weekend and holiday evenings, and cat boarding is also offered. There is parking for three cars.

Minami Alps, Yamanashi

Wan Nyan Fureai Room is an adoption-focused rescue dog and cat room in a detached house in Terabe, Minami-Alps, run by the volunteer group Animal Rescue Tai. Opened in January 2015, it lets visitors spend time indoors with dogs and cats taken in from the authorities, including shy animals and ones with disabilities, in rooms with a loft and smaller side rooms; kittens are sometimes bottle-fed on site. All the animals have health checks, vaccinations and neutering and are looking for adoptive homes, and the group gives new owners advice on care. Entry is charged per 30 minutes or per hour, with extensions in 30-minute steps, and children of elementary school age and younger pay half price with a guardian. The room opens on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays in the afternoon, by phone booking, and opening days can change, so checking the group's X account first is advised.

• Adoptable cats
• Booking required