Best Animal Cafes in Yokohama, Japan
7 verified animal cafes in Yokohama, Kanagawa — including cat, fennec_fox, hedgehog, lizard cafes and more.
Yokohama Animal Cafe Pocket Guide — Top Picks (2026)
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Top 5 Animal Cafes in Yokohama
Pignic Cafe Yokohama
ピグニックカフェ横浜
Active and well-reviewed as of early 2026. TripAdvisor 5.0 rating. Web reservation system active.
109-5 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama
HARRY Yokohama Chinatown
HARRY 横浜中華街店
Operating normally. Part of HARRY chain with 3 locations (Harajuku, Asakusa, Yokohama).
M'sPort 2F, 103-3 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama
Cat Cafe mfmf
猫カフェ mfmf（モフモフ）
Operating since 2016. Pricing may have changed — verify current rates on arrival.
Kanagawa, Japan
Noon-8pm daily (10am on holidays)
Cat Cafe Miysis
猫カフェ ミーシス
Kanagawa, Japan
Mon-Fri 1pm-7pm, Sat-Sun 11am-8pm
Yokohama Subtropical Teahouse
横浜亜熱帯茶館
Long-running establishment. Hours and menu may have changed — verify closed days.
Kanagawa, Japan
11am-8pm (LO), closed Tue/Wed
Animal Cafe Prices in Yokohama (2026)
Recent Price & Status Changes
- Pignic Cafe Yokohama: Active and well-reviewed as of early 2026. TripAdvisor 5.0 rating. Web reservation system active.
- HARRY Yokohama Chinatown: Operating normally. Part of HARRY chain with 3 locations (Harajuku, Asakusa, Yokohama).
- Cat Cafe mfmf: Operating since 2016. Pricing may have changed — verify current rates on arrival.
- Yokohama Subtropical Teahouse: Long-running establishment. Hours and menu may have changed — verify closed days.
Cat Cafes
Cat Cafe mfmf
See website
hourly + extension · walk-in
Open since September 2016
Cat Cafe Miysis
1,600 yen/50min
50-minute course · walk-in OK
Omusubi
1,500 yen (no time limit)
flat rate, no time limit · walk-in
Micropig Cafes
Pignic Cafe Yokohama
See website
time-based private rooms · web reservation required weekends/holidays, walk-in OK weekdays
Owl Cafes
Fuwafuwa
1,500 yen/hr (soft drink included)
60 minutes · phone reservation recommended (080-7990-2960)
Hedgehog Cafes
HARRY Yokohama Chinatown
See website
45-minute session · walk-in OK, reservation available
Reptile Cafes
Yokohama Subtropical Teahouse
See website
no cover charge, food/drink order required · walk-in
All Animal Cafes in Yokohama by Area
Motomachi-Chukagai (1)
Pignic Cafe Yokohama
ピグニックカフェ横浜
Active and well-reviewed as of early 2026. TripAdvisor 5.0 rating. Web reservation system active.
109-5 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama
Yamashita-cho (Chinatown) (1)
HARRY Yokohama Chinatown
HARRY 横浜中華街店
Operating normally. Part of HARRY chain with 3 locations (Harajuku, Asakusa, Yokohama).
M'sPort 2F, 103-3 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama
Kannai (2)
Cat Cafe mfmf
猫カフェ mfmf（モフモフ）
Operating since 2016. Pricing may have changed — verify current rates on arrival.
Kanagawa, Japan
Noon-8pm daily (10am on holidays)
Yokohama Subtropical Teahouse
横浜亜熱帯茶館
Long-running establishment. Hours and menu may have changed — verify closed days.
Kanagawa, Japan
11am-8pm (LO), closed Tue/Wed
Kannai (Isezaki-cho) (1)
Cat Cafe Miysis
猫カフェ ミーシス
Kanagawa, Japan
Mon-Fri 1pm-7pm, Sat-Sun 11am-8pm
Yokohama Station (1)
Omusubi
おむすび
Kanagawa, Japan
1pm-8pm (closed some Thursdays)
Ichigao (Aoba-ku) (1)
Fuwafuwa
ふわふわ
1162-1 Ichigao-cho, Aoba-ku, Yokohama
Mon-Wed,Fri: 2pm-8pm, Sat: noon-8pm, Sun/hols: 11am-8pm. Closed Thu.
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How to Book Animal Cafes in Yokohama
Important Booking Notes
- Pignic Cafe Yokohama: Web reservation REQUIRED on weekends/holidays. Weekday walk-in OK but reservations have priority.
- Fuwafuwa: Phone reservation strongly recommended (080-7990-2960). Max ~12 visitors at a time.
- HARRY Yokohama: Walk-in OK but wait times vary. Minimum 60min if making a reservation.
- Most Yokohama animal cafes do NOT appear on major Japanese booking platforms (jalan, hotpepper, asoview).
- Pignic Cafe available on Klook — convenient for international travelers who prefer English booking.
- Smaller cafes (mfmf, Omusubi, Subtropical Teahouse) are walk-in only — no booking needed or available.
| Cafe | Method | Jalan | Asoview | Official |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pignic Cafe Yokohama | web-reservation (weekends required, weekday walk-in OK) | — | — | required_weekends |
| HARRY Yokohama Chinatown | walk-in OK, reservation available | — | — | Yes |
| Cat Cafe mfmf | Walk-in OK | — | — | Walk-in |
| Cat Cafe Miysis | Walk-in OK | — | — | Walk-in |
| Omusubi | Walk-in OK | — | — | Walk-in |
| Fuwafuwa Owl Cafe | phone-reservation-recommended | — | — | — |
| Yokohama Subtropical Teahouse | Walk-in OK | — | — | Walk-in |
Jalan and Asoview are Japanese booking platforms. Some offer exclusive discounts not available elsewhere.
Insider Tips for Animal Cafes in Yokohama
Book Pignic Cafe for weekends early
Reservation-only on weekends/holidays. All seats are private rooms — a unique experience not found in most animal cafes.
Start with the Chinatown animal cafe cluster
Pignic Cafe, HARRY, and Subtropical Teahouse are all within 10 minutes walk in the Motomachi-Chukagai area. Combine with Chinatown food tour.
Visit Omusubi for unlimited time with rescue cats
1,500 yen flat rate with no time limit. Most relaxed cat cafe experience in Yokohama. Open 1-8pm, closed some Thursdays.
Try the Pignic rooftop Piggy Treat Experience
Yokohama location has an expansive rooftop where you can feed micropigs treats — exclusive to this branch.
Phone-book Fuwafuwa owl cafe in advance
Capacity is only ~12 visitors at a time. Call 080-7990-2960. Not in the central tourist area (Ichigao station, Aoba-ku).
Go to mfmf for the best cat variety
17 cats including exotic breeds. Spacious playroom with climbing trees. Open from noon on weekdays, 10am on holidays.
Carry cash — smaller cafes may not take cards
While Pignic and HARRY accept cards, cat cafes and Subtropical Teahouse may be cash-only. Bring at least 3,000 yen.
Visit Cat Cafe Miysis for ethical experience
Rescued cats including special-needs cats available for adoption. Beautiful space with comfortable sofas, quality drinks, and cat-themed manga.
Combine with Yokohama day trip from Tokyo
Yokohama is 30min from Tokyo by train. Animal cafes + Chinatown + Minato Mirai makes a perfect day trip.
Don't skip Subtropical Teahouse if you like unusual cafes
Japan's first reptile cafe. No cover charge — just order tea/food. Giant tortoises roam free. Can pet tame lizards before 5pm.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Assuming Pignic Cafe accepts walk-ins on weekends
Weekends/holidays are reservation-only. Book through their website in advance. Weekday walk-ins OK with reservation priority.
Not bringing cash to smaller cafes
Cat cafes and Subtropical Teahouse may only accept cash. Always carry 3,000+ yen.
Expecting central-Yokohama location for Fuwafuwa owl cafe
Fuwafuwa is in Aoba-ku (Ichigao station), about 20 minutes by train from central Yokohama. Plan accordingly.
Visiting only one cafe without exploring the Chinatown cluster
Three animal cafes are within walking distance in the Motomachi-Chukagai area. Plan a half-day to visit multiple.
Missing Omusubi's no-time-limit deal
At 1,500 yen with no time limit, it's the best value cat cafe in Yokohama. Don't rush through — bring a book and relax.
Visiting Animal Cafes in Yokohama
Your First Visit
Yokohama packs its animal cafes into the compact Minato Mirai and Chinatown districts, making them easy to combine with a seaside day trip from Tokyo. The scene is smaller than Tokyo's — about half a dozen verified cafes — but less crowded, and several offer bay views. Prices match Tokyo at ¥1,000–2,000 for 30–60 minutes. The Motomachi-Chukagai area around Chinatown has the most options within walking distance.
Before You Go in Yokohama
- Make it a Tokyo day trip: 30 minutes from Shibuya on the Toyoko Line, no transfers needed
- Combine Chinatown lunch → animal cafe → Cup Noodles Museum for a packed half-day itinerary
- Yokohama cafes see far fewer tourists than Tokyo equivalents — genuine local atmosphere
- The seaside Red Brick Warehouse area sometimes hosts pop-up animal events on weekends
- JR Negishi Line connects Yokohama Station to Ishikawacho (Chinatown area) in 7 minutes
Getting Around
From Tokyo, the Toyoko Express reaches Yokohama in 30 minutes from Shibuya (¥280). Within Yokohama, the Minato Mirai Line connects all cafe areas. The Akai Kutsu sightseeing bus (¥100/ride) loops through Chinatown, Red Brick, and the waterfront — a scenic way to cafe-hop.
Ethical Animal Cafe Guide for Yokohama
Not all animal cafes are equal. Here's what to look for when choosing an ethical cafe.
✓Green Flags
- Rescue/adoption mission (Omusubi, Miysis — all cats are rescues)
- Private room concept reducing animal stress (Pignic Cafe)
- Special-needs cats included and given loving care (Miysis — blind cats)
- Spacious enclosures appropriate to species (Subtropical Teahouse — tortoise play area)
- Staff demonstrates proper handling before interaction (Fuwafuwa — 5-min bird-handling etiquette talk)
- Consistently positive welfare reviews from visitors (Pignic: TripAdvisor 5.0)
×Red Flags
- Overcrowded spaces with too many animals per visitor
- Animals showing signs of stress or exhaustion
- No hand-washing requirement before animal contact
- Exotic/wild animals in inappropriate cafe settings
- No retreat areas where animals can rest away from visitors
Recommended Ethical Cafes
Omusubi
cat (rescue)Rescue cats available for adoption, no time limit, relaxed atmosphere
Cat Cafe Miysis
cat (rescue)Rescued cats including special-needs/blind cats, adoption possible
Pignic Cafe Yokohama
micropigTripAdvisor 5.0, private rooms, well-cared-for pigs, rooftop experience
Yokohama Subtropical Teahouse
reptileJapan's first reptile cafe, spacious enclosures, animals appear well-cared-for
Frequently Asked Questions
Depends on the cafe. Pignic Cafe is reservation-only on weekends/holidays (weekday walk-ins OK with priority to reservations). Fuwafuwa owl cafe recommends phone reservations as capacity is ~12 visitors. HARRY Yokohama accepts walk-ins but wait times vary. Cat cafes mfmf and Omusubi are generally walk-in. Pignic Cafe: web-only reservations for weekends. Fuwafuwa: phone reservation recommended (080-7990-2960). Omusubi: no reservation needed, no time limit.
Yokohama has some strong ethical options. Omusubi is a rescue cat cafe where cats can be adopted. Cat Cafe Miysis houses rescued cats including special-needs cats (e.g., blind cats). Pignic Cafe receives consistently positive welfare reviews. Yokohama Subtropical Teahouse provides spacious enclosures for reptiles. Omusubi: rescue cats available for adoption, numbers vary with new arrivals. Miysis: includes senior and disabled rescue cats. Pignic Cafe: TripAdvisor 5.0 rating with praise for animal welfare.
Cat cafes: 1,200-1,850 yen/hr. Micropig (Pignic): 2,000 yen/30min for ages 6+, 1,500 yen for ages 2-5. Hedgehog (HARRY): 2,090 yen/45min adult, 1,650 yen child. Owl (Fuwafuwa): 1,500 yen/hr with drink included. Reptile (Subtropical Teahouse): no cover charge, tea/food from 800 yen. Pignic Cafe 120min plan: 5,500 yen (6+), 3,500 yen (2-5). Omusubi: 1,500 yen flat rate, no time limit — best value in Yokohama.
Several cafes are family-friendly. Pignic Cafe accepts children from age 2 (free for under 2). HARRY Yokohama allows children with adult supervision. Cat cafe mfmf has no strict age limit. Fuwafuwa owl cafe is suitable for older children who can follow handling instructions. Pignic Cafe: children under 2 free, ages 2-5 discounted rate 1,500 yen/30min. Cat Cafe Miysis: age limit may apply, check ahead.
Limited English compared to Tokyo. Pignic Cafe has a full English website and English-speaking staff. HARRY has an English website and basic English materials. Fuwafuwa and cat cafes are primarily Japanese-only but provide visual instructions. Pignic Cafe: full English website (cafe.pignic.jp/en). HARRY: English website (harinezumi-cafe.com/en). Other cafes: limited to visual aids and gestures.
Yokohama has fewer cafes (8-12 vs 50+ in Tokyo) but offers a more relaxed, less touristy atmosphere. Pignic Cafe's all-private-room concept is unique to Yokohama. Yokohama Subtropical Teahouse is Japan's first reptile cafe. Prices are similar to Tokyo. Many visitors combine Yokohama animal cafes with Chinatown and Minato Mirai sightseeing. Pignic Cafe Yokohama has a rooftop 'Piggy Treat Experience' not available at the Tokyo location. Subtropical Teahouse: Japan's first reptile cafe, opened 2012.
Two main clusters: (1) Motomachi-Chukagai/Chinatown area — Pignic Cafe, HARRY Yokohama, Subtropical Teahouse, all within walking distance. (2) Kannai area — cat cafes mfmf and Miysis. Fuwafuwa owl cafe is in Aoba-ku (Ichigao station), away from the central tourist area. Chinatown cluster: 3 animal cafes within 10min walk. Combine with Yokohama Chinatown food tour. Fuwafuwa: 20min from central Yokohama by train.
Bring cash to be safe. Pignic Cafe accepts cards. HARRY accepts cards at most locations. Cat cafes mfmf and Omusubi may be cash-preferred. Subtropical Teahouse accepts food/drink orders only (likely cash). Carry at least 3,000 yen in cash. Pignic Cafe: card OK. HARRY: card OK. Smaller cat cafes: cash recommended.
Absolutely. The Chinatown cluster (Pignic, HARRY, Subtropical Teahouse) is steps from Yokohama Chinatown, Yamashita Park, and the Red Brick Warehouse. Kannai cat cafes are near Yokohama Stadium. Minato Mirai (Cup Noodles Museum, Cosmo World) is a 15-minute walk from Chinatown. Suggested half-day route: Pignic Cafe → Chinatown lunch → HARRY → Yamashita Park → Red Brick Warehouse. All walkable.
Weekday mornings for fewest crowds. Yokohama gets less tourist foot traffic than Tokyo on weekdays, making it easier to get walk-in spots. Weekend afternoons are busiest, especially near Chinatown. Pignic Cafe fills up fast on weekends — book early. Pignic Cafe weekday: walk-in possible. Weekend: reservation required. Fuwafuwa: weekday-only opening at 2pm, weekend/holiday opens earlier at 11am-noon.
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