Best Cat Cafes in Yokohama, Japan
3 verified cat cafes in Yokohama, Kanagawa.
Yokohama Cat Cafe Pocket Guide (2026)
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About Cat Cafes in Yokohama
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 Yokohama (3)
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
Omusubi
おむすび
Kanagawa, Japan
1pm-8pm (closed some Thursdays)
Cat Cafes in Yokohama
Yokohama cat cafes cluster around the Motomachi-Chukagai area near Chinatown, making them easy to combine with a Chinatown lunch. The scene is smaller than Tokyo's but significantly less crowded — you're more likely to get quality one-on-one time with the cats. Several cafes offer bay views, a unique setting. The 30-minute Toyoko Line ride from Shibuya makes Yokohama an easy half-day cat cafe trip from central Tokyo.
Inside 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.
Before You Visit a Cat Cafe
- 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.