Rescue Cat Cafe Nekoiro
Oiso, Kanagawa
Rescue Cat Cafe Nekoiro is a rescue and adoption cafe in Kokufushinshuku, Oiso, a five-minute walk from the Kokufu-Shinshuku or Amenomori bus stops, which are served by Kanachu buses from Oiso, Ninomiya and Hiratsuka stations. Opened in 2022, it is linked with the rescue group CAT AID, which carries out trap-neuter-return and kitten rescue, and more than 140 cats were adopted in its first four years. About a dozen named cats live in the cafe. Visits are charged per 30 minutes with a drink order, with lower prices for children and free entry for those under three. Reservations are made by phone, including on the same day. The owner is a former nursery teacher, and the house rules are illustrated for children. Adoption is limited to Kanagawa residents and includes a home visit and a trial period. There is parking for two cars.