Best Cat Cafes in Kyoto, Japan
18 verified cat cafes in Kyoto, Kyoto. Average rating: 4.5 stars.
Kyoto Cat Cafe Pocket Guide (2026)
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About Cat Cafes in Kyoto
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 Kyoto (18)
Cat＆Animal Cafe Noah's Ark 祇園店
Japan, 〒605-0073 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Gionmachi Kitagawa, ３２３ 2階 東号室
Monday: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
075-585-2450
Cat&Animal Cafe Noah's Ark Kyoto Aquarium Store
Japan, 〒600-8266 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Kaminochō, 416番地2 HOTEL SUN CHLORELLA １F
Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
075-746-5991
Teacup Club
546-5 Nakanochō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8042, Japan
Monday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM
075-746-4676
Dog Cafe Rio in KYOTO
Japan, 〒604-8035 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Sakuranochō, ３９８ ＳＭＪ三条共同ビル 2階
Monday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
075-366-4281
Black Cat Coffee
70-30 Motoyoshichō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0087, Japan
Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
京都ひょう猫の森
11,557 reviews — by far the most-reviewed animal cafe in Kyoto. Consistently 4.9 rating.
Japan, 〒604-8042 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Nakanochō, ５５４番地 美松西館 １Ｆ 新京極通り
Monday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
075-708-3256
PuchiMarry ぷちまりー京都河原町店
Japan, 〒604-8032 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Yamazakichō, ２５６ リジョーネビル 3階
Monday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
075-606-5173
THE CAT RETREAT at UTANEKODO
155-4 Tachibanayanagichō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-0914, Japan
Monday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Cat Cafe MOCHA Kyoto Kawaramachi
New 10-min pricing system from Jan 5, 2026
mina 4F, 58 Daikokuchō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8031, Japan
Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
075-585-5889
Cat's Cafe Gallery Cat's Eye
Japan, 〒602-0875 Kyoto, Kamigyo Ward, Shintomichō, ３２５−２ 吉成ビル 3F
Monday: 1:00 – 6:00 PM
075-708-8586
Cafe&Bar MOCHI MOCHI
Japan, 〒602-8157 Kyoto, Kamigyo Ward, Koyamachō, ８８０ ＵＥＤＡ １F
Monday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
050-3695-5625
cafe OWL
165-2 Fudōchō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8215, Japan
Monday: 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
075-746-5144
Fluffy's cafe
595-3 Uraderachō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8041, Japan
Monday: 11:30 AM – 7:00 PM
075-241-9939
Cat Café Tango
22 Saiinnishihiramachi, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 615-0023, Japan
Monday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM
075-748-9139
Nekogura
4-3 Mibudoinouchichō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8842, Japan
Monday: Closed
Maneki Machiya Cat Cafe (reservation required)
11-5 Uzumasa Yasui Tatsumichō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8072, Japan
Bengal Cat and Owl Forest
3-25 Sagatenryūji Susukinobabachō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8385, Japan
Monday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
075-861-2788
ANELLA CAFE京都烏丸店
ANELLA CAFE【保護犬ふれあいカフェ】京都烏丸店
Japan, 〒604-8176 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Tatsuikechō, ４４８−４
Monday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
080-2501-4146
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.