Best Cat Cafes in Fukuoka, Japan

5 verified cat cafes in Fukuoka, Fukuoka.

Fukuoka, Fukuoka5 cat cafesUpdated March 2026

Fukuoka Cat Cafe Pocket Guide (2026)

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About Cat Cafes in Fukuoka

Cat cafes are the most popular type of animal cafe in Japan, with hundreds across the country. Visitors pay an entry fee (typically 1,000-1,500 yen for 60 minutes) to relax in a cozy space surrounded by free-roaming cats. Most cafes include a drink with admission. Japanese cat cafes originated in Osaka in 2004 and quickly spread nationwide, offering a therapeutic escape for residents who cannot keep pets in their apartments.

All Cat Cafes in Fukuoka (5)

Neko Cafe Keurig

ネコカフェキューリグ

catDaimyo (Tenjin)Walk-in OK

Still operating, highly rated. Two locations in Fukuoka (Daimyo + The Loft).

1F Watt Bld., 1-10-15 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka

11:00-22:00 (closed Tuesdays)

280 yen / 150 yen

Cat Cafe MOCHA Tenjin Daimyo

猫カフェ MOCHA 天神大名店

catTenjin-DaimyoWalk-in OK

New 10-min pricing system from Jan 5, 2026 (chain-wide). Also has suburban mall locations at Fukutsu and Chikushino.

3F, 1-11-7 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka

10:00am-8:00pm (last entry 7:30pm)

10-minute increments (new pricing from Jan 5, 2026) / ~200 yen/10min (estimate)

Cat Cafe Cota

猫カフェ cota

catNishijinwalk-in or phone reservation

Operating normally. Night plan (7-9pm unlimited) is unique value proposition.

Marueinisijin Bldg 2F, 2-6-4 Nishijin, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka

11:00-21:00 (closed Thursday)

1,300 yen (1 drink included) / 150 yen

Cat Cafe Meow

猫カフェミャオ

catDaimyoWalk-in OK

1-13-15-2F Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka

11:00am-8:00pm (last entry 7:00pm)

1,200 yen (drink + cat time) / 550 yen

Moff Animal Cafe LaLaport Fukuoka

Moff animal cafe ららぽーと福岡店

catowlrabbitguinea_pigchinchillaparrotpigeonsnaketortoiseslothLaLaport Fukuoka (suburban mall)Walk-in OK

LaLaport Fukuoka mall, Ridge 4F

10:00-20:00 (last entry 19:30)

1,450 yen (unlimited time) / 950 yen (unlimited time)

What to Expect at a Cat Cafe

You will remove your shoes at the entrance, wash your hands, and enter a carpeted space with cat trees, shelves, and cozy nooks. Cats roam freely and approach visitors on their own terms. Staff will explain the rules — typically no picking up cats, no flash photography, and gentle touches only. Most cafes serve drinks and light snacks while you watch the cats play and nap.

Tips for Visiting Cat Cafes

1Visit in the morning when cats are most active and fewer visitors are present
2Bring socks (required at most cafes) and avoid dangling accessories
3Let cats come to you rather than chasing them for the best interaction
4Some cafes offer treats for purchase — cats are most social around feeding time
5Check if the cafe is a rescue/adoption cafe if you want to support ethical practices

Frequently Asked Questions

Most cat cafes charge 1,000-1,500 yen ($7-10) for a 60-minute session, usually including one drink. Weekend and holiday prices may be slightly higher. Some cafes offer unlimited time packages for around 2,000-2,500 yen.

Standards vary widely. Look for cafes with spacious environments, resting areas where cats can retreat, limited visitor numbers, and clean facilities. Rescue/adoption cafes (hogoneko cafes) are generally considered the most ethical, as they house cats awaiting adoption rather than breeding cats for business.

Reservations are recommended for popular cafes on weekends and holidays. Weekday mornings usually allow walk-ins. Some high-demand cafes in Tokyo require advance booking at all times.