Cat Cafes in Wonju, Gangwon

Wonju, Gangwon

Gyeonmyodang is a large indoor and outdoor cat cafe at the Hwanggol junction in Socho-myeon, on the northeastern edge of Wonju below Chiaksan, and describes itself as Wonju's first outdoor cat cafe. Cats roam a spacious indoor room and a garden area with parasols, and the venue is known for having a large number of cats. Admission includes one drink, with a lower price for children, and there is no time limit during opening hours; visitors are encouraged to bring their own cat toys, and only treats sold on site may be given. Other pets are not allowed. It opens four days a week, Friday to Monday, from 2 pm on weekdays and 11 am on weekends and public holidays until 8 pm. Bus 82 stops at Hwanggol junction a minute away, and there are two car parks.

Wonju, Gangwon

Omyo Cat Cafe Wonju is a cat cafe, cat-only grooming salon and cat hotel on the sixth floor of the Nuri Animal Hospital building on Seowon-daero in Dangu-dong, Wonju, about two minutes on foot from the Lotte Cinema bus stop towards Woori Bank. The cafe has cats with a range of personalities and places emphasis on daily cleaning and checking each cat's condition. Admission is charged per person, and children aged 36 months and under are not admitted for safety reasons. The salon grooms cats without anaesthesia using a two-person team, and the hotel offers individual care with underfloor heating. It is a popular spot for families, friends and couples, and is usually open from late morning until 8 or 9 pm.

Wonju, Gangwon

Happy Zoo Animal Cafe Wonju is an indoor animal cafe on the second floor of the Awesome Park building next to Hanaro Mart in Wonju Innovation City (Bangok-dong). Visitors can meet and feed a mix of animals, including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, prairie dogs, parrots and other birds, ducks, mini pigs, tortoises and reptiles, so cats are only part of the experience. Tickets cover two hours, with feeding sets for children, cheaper weekday prices and a reduced rate for children under 18 months. The cafe also sells some of its animals, including puppies, kittens and hamsters. Visitors change into indoor slippers, and parking in the building's basement car park is free. It is popular with families with young children.