Best Cat Cafes in Osaka, Japan
20 verified cat cafes in Osaka, Osaka. Average rating: 4.6 stars.
Osaka Cat Cafe Pocket Guide (2026)
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About Cat Cafes in Osaka
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 Osaka (20)
Animeal
1-chōme-8-11 Nishishinsaibashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0086, Japan
Monday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM
06-4708-6614
Cat&Animal Cafe Noah's Ark Tenjinbashisuji 3-chome shop
3-chōme-9-12 Tenjinbashi, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0041, Japan
Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
06-7650-9210
Cat Cafe Nearnya
601 2-chōme-8-11 Shibata, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0012, Japan
Monday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
080-9520-3844
Cat Cafe Mikazuki
Japan, 〒556-0016 Osaka, Naniwa Ward, Motomachi, 3-chōme−1−１８ Lucid森川ビル 1階
Monday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
貓咖啡Cat cafe "Nekohos" Shinsasibashi store
Japan, 〒541-0059 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Bakurōmachi, 4-chōme−7−９ センタービル 日宝 2Ｆ
Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
06-6226-7767
shelter cat ＆ VEGAN café “neu”
6-chōme-17-5 Tanimachi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0012, Japan
Monday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM
06-7651-7009
Save Cat Cafe
Japan, 〒530-0041 Osaka, Kita Ward, Tenjinbashi, 5-chōme−7−８ 山田ビル
Monday: Closed
06-7165-6504
Cat cafe CAT TAIL
Japan, 〒542-0086 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Nishishinsaibashi, 2-chōme−7−２５ Takeuchi Building, 2Ｆ
Monday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
06-6213-2279
Osaka Namba Cat Cafe Nekonoeniwa
Japan, 〒542-0074 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Sennichimae, 1-chōme−8−８ ミカドビル ２階
Monday: 1:00 – 10:00 PM
090-7361-0129
Animal Cafe Fairy Room
Japan, 〒542-0086 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Nishishinsaibashi, 2-chōme−4−６ おおきに花月久左衛門町ビル 4F
Monday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM
06-6213-8010
ねことカフェ大阪天王寺店
New 10-min pricing system from Jan 5, 2026 (same as Tokyo)
Japan, 〒543-0041 Osaka, Tennoji Ward, Shinpōinchō, 17−２４ １Ｆ
Monday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM
Cat Cafe MOCHA Shinsaibashi
Japan, 〒542-0083 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Higashishinsaibashi, 1-chōme−18−１１ LIBERTY心斎橋ビル１Ｆ
Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
06-6125-5966
Cats cafe nekonojikan
Japan, 〒530-0023 Osaka, Kita Ward, Kurosakichō, 5−１６ 西垣ビル 1F
Monday: Closed
06-6359-3700
猫カフェMOCHA梅田店
猫カフェMOCHA（モカ）梅田店
New 10-min pricing system from Jan 5, 2026 (same as Tokyo)
Japan, 〒530-0018 Osaka, Kita Ward, Komatsubarachō, 1−７ ミスターりんビル 2F
Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
06-4301-5844
Gurugurudo Cat Cafe Amerika-mura
Japan, 〒542-0086 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Nishishinsaibashi, 2-chōme−10−２２ 第2多田ビル 2階
Monday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
06-6210-2443
Cat Space
6-25 Kurosakichō, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0023, Japan
Monday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM
06-6599-9317
Cat Cafe MOFF Tennoji MIO
Japan, 〒543-0055 Osaka, Tennoji Ward, Hideninchō, 10−３９ 天王寺ミオ本館 6F
Monday: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
06-6777-6069
Cat of Liberty
3-chōme-1-24 Higashinakahama, Joto Ward, Osaka, 536-0023, Japan
070-8515-4420
Cat Cafe nekotto
Japan, 〒553-0003 Osaka, Fukushima Ward, Fukushima, 3-chōme−8−８ 2階
Monday: 2:00 – 8:30 PM
080-4567-0025
Third Cat Cafe
3-chōme-1-8 Minamikyūhōjimachi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 541-0058, Japan
Monday: Open 24 hours
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.