Best Cat Cafes in Tokyo, Japan
20 verified cat cafes in Tokyo, Tokyo. Average rating: 4.4 stars.
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About Cat Cafes in Tokyo
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 Tokyo (20)
Yadorigi Cafe
3-chōme-15-1 Yanaka, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0001, Japan
Monday: Closed
03-5809-0864
Cat Cafe MOCHA Akihabara
Japan, 〒101-0021 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Sotokanda, 4-chōme−4−３ 秋葉原Silビル 2階
Monday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
03-5577-5399
Cat Cafe MOCHA Lounge Shinjuku
Japan, 〒160-0022 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Shinjuku, 3-chōme−31−５ 6 階
Monday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
03-6709-8863
cat cafe Mocha Lounge Shibuya Koen-dori Store
Japan, 〒150-0041 Tokyo, Shibuya, Jinnan, 1-chōme−16−３ 5F
Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
03-6277-5745
Cat Cafe MOCHA Harajuku
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Japan, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya, Jingūmae, 1-chōme−14−２５ クロスアベニュー原宿 4F
Monday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
03-6447-2665
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タテハナビル 5階F室, 1-chōme-12-9 Kabukichō, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0021, Japan
Monday: 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Cat Cafe MOCHA Shibuya Center-gai Store
Japan, 〒150-0042 Tokyo, Shibuya, Udagawachō, 32−１２ Assorti Shibuya, 8F
Monday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
03-6455-3503
Capy Neko Cafe Kichijoji
Japan, 〒180-0003 Tokyo, Musashino, Kichijōji Minamichō, 1-chōme−5−１０ PLATANO 2階
Monday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
0422-26-9388
Cat Cafe Mocha Lounge Ikebukkuro East Store
Japan, 〒170-0013 Tokyo, Toshima City, Higashiikebukuro, 1-chōme−22−５ サンケエビル 4F
Monday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
03-6914-2699
Cat Cafe MOFF CUTE CUBE Harajuku
Japan, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya, Jingūmae, 1-chōme−7, 渋⾕区神宮前1-7-1 CUTE CUBE HARAJUKU 3F
Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
03-6434-5120
Cat Cafe MOFF Yodobashi Akiba
Japan, 〒101-0028 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Kanda Hanaokachō, １−１ ヨドバシAkiba1F 104区画
Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
03-6206-0338
Cat Cafe Calico
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Japan, 〒180-0004 Tokyo, Musashino, Kichijōji Honchō, 1-chōme−8−２ ２Ｆ
Monday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
0422-27-2117
Cat Cafe Nyankoto
2-chōme-14-6 Takadanobaba, 新宿区 Shinjuku City, Tokyo 169-0075, Japan
Monday: 12:30 – 9:00 PM
03-6233-9662
Neko JaLaLa
Japan, 〒101-0021 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Sotokanda, 3-chōme−5−５ 末広町ハイム １Ｆ
Monday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM
03-3258-2525
necoma
Japan, 〒153-0065 Tokyo, Meguro City, Nakachō, 1-chōme−33−３ ３Ｆ
Monday: 1:00 – 8:00 PM
03-6412-8329
Temari no Ouchi
Japan, 〒180-0004 Tokyo, Musashino, Kichijōji Honchō, 2-chōme−13−１４ ３F
Monday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM
0422-23-5503
Cat Living Shelter Cafe
2F, 1-chōme-27-5 Tairamachi, Meguro City, Tokyo 152-0032, Japan
Monday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM
03-6421-2853
Capyneko Harajuku | Capybara & Cat
Japan, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya, Jingūmae, 1-chōme−6−１０ Bsquare竹下通り 2F
Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:50 PM
03-6271-5127
Cateriam
Japan, 〒155-0031 Tokyo, Setagaya City, Kitazawa, 2-chōme−26−６ モンブランビル ２F
Monday: Closed
03-3468-8114
BAKENEKO CAFE 化猫茶屋
Japan, 〒169-0072 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Ōkubo, 3-chōme−13−１ 1 棟106号
Monday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
03-6161-2929
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.