Best Cat Cafes in Sapporo, Japan

6 verified cat cafes in Sapporo, Hokkaido.

Sapporo, Hokkaido6 cat cafesUpdated March 2026

Sapporo Cat Cafe Pocket Guide (2026)

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About Cat Cafes in Sapporo

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 Sapporo (6)

Love Neko

猫カフェらぶねこ

catMinami 2 Jo (near Odori)Walk-in OK

Price adjustment March 1, 2025: 30min 480→700 yen, 1hr with drink bar 1,000→1,500 yen. Rising cost of operations cited.

〒060-0062 Sapporo-shi, Chuo-ku, Minami 2 Jonishi, 5-26-17

700 yen / 1,500 yen

Tsukineko Cafe

ツキネコカフェ

catNishi 28 Chomephone-appointment-required

Operating as NPO. Schedule varies — closed for rescues/events. Phone appointment required.

Hokkaido, Japan

500 yen / waffles, ice cream (separate purchase downstairs)

Mata x Tabi

保護猫シェルター＆カフェ mata×tabi

catMinami 6 Nishi 8, Chuo-kucheck-with-cafe

Welfare-operated. Vegetarian menu. 2F adults-only premium room available. Verify current hours (11:30am-5pm).

4-11, South 6 West 8, Central Ward, Sapporo

11:30am-5:00pm (last orders: 1F 4:30pm, 2F 4pm, private rooms 3:30pm)

070-5600-1314

1,000 yen / 600 yen

Nekotamago + Cafe

ねこたまご＋カフェ

catKita 23 Jo Higashi, Higashi-kuWalk-in OK

Community rescue cafe. Verify current hours and pricing — may have changed.

Hokkaido, Japan

480 yen / 800 yen

Puchi Marry Rasora Sapporo

猫カフェプチマリーラソラ札幌店

catShiroishi Ward (Rasora Sapporo)Walk-in OK

Hokkaido, Japan

30-minute slots / all-you-can-drink beverages

Fukuneko Sabo

福猫茶房

catSapporo area

Hokkaido, Japan

Needs verification — limited current data

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.