Best Cat Cafes in Nagoya, Japan

5 verified cat cafes in Nagoya, Aichi.

Nagoya, Aichi5 cat cafesUpdated March 2026

Nagoya Cat Cafe Pocket Guide (2026)

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About Cat Cafes in Nagoya

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 Nagoya (5)

Cat Cafe MOCHA Nagoya Sakae

猫カフェ MOCHA 名古屋栄店

catSakaeWalk-in OK

New 10-min pricing system from Jan 5, 2026 (chain-wide). Located at BECOME SAKAE 2F.

BECOME SAKAE 2F, 3-32-6 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya

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

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

Hitoyasumi

猫カフェひとやすみ

catNagoya cityWalk-in OK

Still highly rated. 21 cats including kittens. Open 11am-10pm daily.

Aichi, Japan

11:00am-10:00pm daily

time-based (decide on arrival) / 200 yen

Cat Cafe MOFF Nagoya PARCO

Cat Café MOFF 名古屋PARCO店

catSakae (Nagoya PARCO)Walk-in OK

Operating with 'Authentic Cafe x Cat Cafe' concept. Latte art is unique selling point.

Aichi, Japan

11:00am-7:00pm (last admission 6:00pm)

Authentic Cafe x Cat Cafe concept — order drinks/food

Cat Cafe MOFF Nagoya Dome

Cat Café MOFF イオンモールナゴヤドーム前店

catAEON MALL Nagoya Dome-maeWalk-in OK

Aichi, Japan

700 yen (1 drink order required) / 250 yen

Nekomanna

ねこまんま

catGokiso (Showa-ku)

Aichi, Japan

closed Thursday

~1,296 yen (includes unlimited drinks, needs current verification)

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.