Cat Cafes in Yamanashi

Showa, Yamanashi

Cat Cafe Mocha AEON Mall Kofushowa, located in Yamanashi Prefecture's Showa town near Kofu city, offers a spacious and family-friendly haven for cat lovers aged 3 and up (children under 12 require adult supervision). Situated on the 2nd floor of AEON Mall Kofu Showa at 150-1 Nakakogawara, Showa-cho, Nakakoma-gun, near Route 20 and accessible via a short trip from JR Minobu Line's Kokubo Station, no reservations are required. Admission is structured in 30-minute increments (extendable in 10-minute intervals), and an optional 350 yen covers unlimited vending machine drinks. Guests can relax in a clean, cozy environment with a variety of cats and enjoy watching the felines at mealtime, some eating with enthusiasm and others dawdling playfully. Limited-edition cat snacks are available for purchase to bond with the cats, and rules such as no chasing or flash photography help ensure their comfort. Integrated into a bustling mall, it's a delightful feline stop in the scenic Yamanashi region.

Kofu, Yamanashi

MC Kofu is a welcoming cat cafe located in Kofu, Yamanashi, Japan, along Route 20 and within walking distance of JR Minobu Line's Minami-Kofu Station. The space combines a comfortable cat lounge with a range of feline-focused services, giving guests a calm setting to spend time with the resident cat staff. Purebred residents include Singapura, Russian Blue, British Shorthair, Munchkin, Scottish Fold, Bengal, and American Shorthair cats, each with their own personalities to discover. Beyond the cat cafe itself, MC Kofu also operates a senior cat home, a pet hotel, and a cat grooming salon, reflecting a broader commitment to feline care and well-being. A small parking area is available in front of the shop for visitors arriving by car. Drop in for a relaxed, purr-fectly friendly experience in Yamanashi.

Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi

アトリエ高菜先生 is a free rescue cat cafe and community space located in Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi, just a twelve-minute walk from Kawaguchiko Station. Set in a relaxed, do-it-yourself styled interior, the atelier welcomes guests to unwind on the sofas, read manga, or settle in with the complimentary Wi-Fi and power outlets while spending time with the resident cats. Seven rescue cats call the space home, led by the beloved signboard cat Takana-sensei, alongside companions such as David Uni, Shishamo Notre Dame, Milk Yamaoka, and others taken in from difficult circumstances. The cafe is operated as part of an ongoing rescue mission by 超超エリート株式会社 and 株式会社高菜先生ソーシャルエンタープライズ, with free drinks provided for visitors. Outside animals are not permitted inside. Guests are warmly invited to meet the cats and support the shelter’s work through donations.