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Are you searching for pet cafes in Tokyo? Explore the list of 19 renowned pet cafes in this article!
Japan is known for its cuisine, culture, and landscapes, but have you heard about the unique pet cafes here? Experience the magical land with Ghibli-style full of cute cats, meet adorable penguins, and cuddle with super tiny piglets - all available in various wards of Tokyo!
From Harajuku to Ikebukuro, visitors can choose from a variety of pet cafes to spend their entire day. First, pick your favorite animals to cuddle with, from hedgehogs to flying squirrels, hedgehogs, Fennec foxes, capybaras, and even bearded dragons. Then, head to any of these pet cafes in Tokyo and enjoy quality time to the fullest!
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1. Temari No Oshiro Cat Café
The first stop is Kichijōji Petit Mura, a 'promised land' for cats resembling something out of a Ghibli movie, highlighted by large buildings and a fountain dedicated to cats! Hidden within this park is the Temari No Oshiro Cat Café, where you can play with adorable cuddly kittens.
The Temari No Oshiro Cat Café is also themed like a fairyland, with cats lounging on curved alcoves or rustic tree trunks. As you enjoy your time with the cats, feel free to indulge in the cafe's signature hearty beef stew along with snacks and drinks!
Temari No Oshiro Cat Café
- Address: Kichijōji Petit Mura, 2 Chome-33-2 Kichijoji Honcho, Musashino, Tokyo 180-0004, Japan.
- Opening hours: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Monday - Friday), 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Saturday - Sunday)
- Entrance fee: From 1400 yen
2. Penguin Dining Cafe & Bar
Located in Kichijōji - a picturesque district with the Ghibli Museum, the beautiful Inokashira Park, and plenty of other attractions, Penguin Dining Cafe & Bar is where you'll find adorable penguins.
Imagine the excitement of watching penguins glide through the water and waddle back to their homes; you can even feed them. Desserts here are penguin-themed, with slushies and penguin-shaped cinnamon rolls.
Penguin Dining Cafe & Bar
- Address: Japan, 〒180-0004 Tokyo, Musashino, Kichijoji Honcho, 1 Chome−12−13 Century Home Kichijoji Bldg B1
- Opening hours: 4:00 PM to 11:30 PM (Monday-Friday), 11:30 AM to 11:30 PM (Saturday-Sunday)
- Entrance fee: From 2000 yen - includes unlimited drinks
3. Tokyo Snake Centre
Apart from trendy fashion stores and chic cafes, Harajuku is also home to Tokyo's only snake café, the Tokyo Snake Centre. If you want to get up close with these mysterious reptiles, you should visit the Tokyo Snake Centre at least once in your life.
You'll get to interact with a snake (in a glass enclosure) as you enjoy delicious curry rice and refreshing beverages. For an additional fee, you can even pet the snakes!
Tokyo Snake Centre
- Address: Japan, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Jingumae, 6 Chome−5−6 Sanpo Building 8F
- Opening hours: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Wednesday to Monday - closed on Tuesdays)
- Entrance fee: From 1100 yen
4. Cafe Hoot Hoot
Hoot hoot! That's right, owls have landed in Shibuya, the heart of Tokyo, where you'll find shopping, entertainment, and cuteness overload at Cafe HOOT HOOT. All sorts of owls have turned this cafe into their home - like the adorable Mori-chan and mischievous Yu-Kun.
The owls at the Cafe Hoot Hoot pet cafe have unique personalities and endearing names, and they're quite friendly too! The entrance fee includes a drink, and you can pay extra to feed the owls.
Cafe Hoot Hoot
- Address: 10-16 Shinsencho, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0045, Japan
- Opening hours: 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM (Monday to Friday), 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM (Saturday - Sunday)
- Entrance fee: From 1500 yen for a 30-minute session
5. Ikemofu Animal Room Experience
Explore Ikebukuro, a bustling paradise with plenty of upscale shopping centers, anime-inspired spots, and also home to a unique Tokyo pet cafe experience.
Ikemofu Animal Room Experience offers a dedicated space for diverse pet interactions. You can play and interact with the animals but eating and drinking are not allowed on the premises; so make sure to grab a bite before you head in for the experience.
Ikemofu Animal Room Experience
- Address: Japan, 〒170-0013 Tokyo, Toshima City, Higashiikebukuro, 1 Chome−29−4 Narita Building 6F
- Opening hours: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Monday - Friday), 11:30 AM - 7:00 PM (Saturday - Sunday)
- Entrance fee: From 1800 yen for a one-hour session
6. ChikuChiku Cafe
Ever wondered how adorable hedgehogs look like in real life? Just a two-minute walk from Shibuya Station, head over to Chiku-Chiku Cafe. This Tokyo pet cafe is where cute hedgehogs reside in charming dollhouse-like habitats.
Meet hedgehogs frolicking in intricately designed miniature gardens, and you can even feed them. While you can't take a hedgehog home, feel free to 'pick up' a souvenir plush hedgehog to cherish the memories.
ChikuChiku Cafe
- Address: Dai Kyō Shibuya Building 2F, 1 Chome-13-5 Shibuya, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0002, Japan
- Opening hours: Daily from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Entrance fee: From 1430 yen for a 30-minute session
7. Mameshiba Cafe
Shiba Inu dogs are among the cutest creatures on the planet, and Mameshiba Cafe is where you can get up close with these adorable Shiba Inu pups.
The Mameshiba dogs are extremely friendly, and you can cuddle them close. They'll playfully interact with you. Besides the cute dogs, this pet cafe is decorated in a classic style with tatami mats, adding to its charm.
Mameshiba Cafe
- Address: 3F, 1 Chome-6-10 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan (View map)
- Opening hours: 12:15 PM to 5:20 PM (Monday to Friday), 11:00 AM to 6:35 PM (Saturday-Sunday)
- Entrance fee: From 900 yen
8. Owl Village Cafe Harajuku
After visiting Meiji Jingu, one of Japan's most famous shrines dedicated to the Emperor and Empress Meiji, why not spend your afternoon at Harajuku's Owl Village Cafe? In Japan, owls are believed to bring wisdom and good fortune, and you can meet 16 owls at the cafe.
Moreover, you'll receive souvenirs along with free admission tickets and drinks, as well as the opportunity to pet the owls. You can get various owl-themed merchandise to commemorate your visit. So, don't forget to stop by to purchase one or two souvenirs!
Owl Village Cafe Harajuku
- Address: Japan, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Jingumae, 1 Chome−21−15 Harajuku ATM Building 4F
- Opening hours: Daily from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Entrance fee: From 2000 yen for a 30-minute session
9. Harajuku Kawaii Zoo Land
To describe Harajuku Kawaii Zoo Land in one word, it would be 'adorable' - with cute pastel pink interiors under soft lighting. It's the home of fennec foxes, prairie dogs, capybaras, and even otters. You can pet and play with them. Remember to bring some snacks when you come here. There's also a cute souvenir shop with plushies of the attractions' animals and gachapon machines.
Harajuku Kawaii Zoo Land
- Address: 3 Chome-21-22 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan
- Opening hours: Daily from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Entrance fee: From 1540 yen for a 30-minute session
10. Hachu Cafe
Play with snakes, bearded dragons, and other reptiles at Hachu Cafe for a unique experience. Located in Musashino, this Tokyo pet cafe nestled just a few minutes from Kichijoji station. The cafe serves as a tea house, and you can enjoy a gentle cup of tea while interacting with your reptile friends in the enclosure. There are no extra fees or time limits, so you can stay as long as you like as long as you order drinks.
Hachu Cafe
- Address: Japan, 〒180-0004 Tokyo, Musashino, Kichijoji Honcho, 4 Chome−6−3 starlight,starbright Bldg. 2F-B.
- Opening hours: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM (Thursday-Tuesday)
- Entrance fee: From 900 yen
11. Kotori Cafe
If you're a bird lover, meet the colorful parrots at Kotori Cafe, where the long-tailed parrots greet visitors with cheerful chirps. You can pet and feed them, as well as enjoy bird-themed desserts. This fun activity makes Kotori Cafe a unique spot to visit. Instead of an entrance fee, you'll have to order drinks, which are reasonably priced here.
Kotori Cafe
- Address: 1 Chome-8-6 Uenosakuragi, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0002, Japan
- Opening hours: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Monday-Friday), 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Saturday-Sunday)
- Entrance fee: From 850 yen for a drink
12. Harry Harajuku Terrace
A standout pet garden in Harajuku, Harry Harajuku Terrace is the place to be if you want to pet adorable ferrets, cuddle cute hedgehogs, and get close to chinchillas.
Editor's Note: The establishment does not serve food, but you can bring your own.
Harry Harajuku Terrace
- Address: Japan, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Jingumae, 4 Chome−26−5 ４２６ビル 3F
- Opening hours: 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM (Monday - Friday), 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Saturday - Sunday)
- Entrance fee: From 1540 yen for a 30-minute session
13. Kingyo-zaka
Goldfish are believed to bring wealth and luck. Kingyo-zaka is a cafe dedicated to goldfish (displaying both fish and various goldfish-themed decorations), where you should visit if you enjoy admiring beautiful swimming goldfish.
Nestled in a historic house, you can have a sumptuous meal here. It's definitely a unique pet cafe in Tokyo that you shouldn't miss.
Kingyo-zaka
- Address: 5 Chome-3-15 Hongo, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
- Opening hours: 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM (Tuesday-Friday), 11:30 AM to 7:30 PM (Saturday-Sunday)
- Entrance fee: From 700 yen for a drink
14. Capyneko Cafe
What do you get in a cafe with both ferrets and cats? Too cute, right! At Capyneko Cafe, you'll be welcomed by both cats and ferrets being petted by visitors. Just make an online reservation beforehand and go. Some cats at the cafe are also available for adoption. So if you're looking to adopt a cat, just talk to the cafe staff.
Capyneko Cafe
- Address: Japan, 〒180-0003 Tokyo, Musashino, Kichijoji Minamicho, 1 Chome−5−10 PLATANO 2F
- Opening hours: 11:40 AM to 6:30 PM (Monday-Friday), 9:50 AM to 8:10 PM (Saturday-Sunday)
- Entrance fee: From 2200 yen for a one-hour session
15. Moff Animal Cafe
A quaint pet cafe with multiple branches across Japan, Moff Animal Cafe at the Hachioji store features cats, birds, owls, and many other pets you can meet. The interactive activities with animals here ensure safety for young visitors; Moff Animal Cafe is a family-friendly pet cafe to add to your Tokyo itinerary. Visitors can even stay as long as they want during off-peak hours and play with the animals. But remember, you have to buy drinks in addition to the entrance fee!
Moff Animal Cafe
- Address: 550-1 Higashiasakawamachi, Hachioji, Tokyo 193-0834, Japan
- Opening hours: Daily from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Entrance fee: From 1430 yen
16. Cat Cafe Mocha
While most cafes on this list charge for extended periods, Cat Cafe Mocha allows more flexibility. You only need to pay for a 10-minute interval and can pet adorable kittens.
The mischievous 'emperors' will charm you with their playful antics, and you can also feed them. Additionally, there are plenty of snacks for you to enjoy.
Cat Cafe Mocha
- Address: Japan, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Jingumae, 1 Chome−14−25 Cross Avenue Harajuku 4F
- Opening hours: Daily from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Entrance fee: From 350 yen for a 10-minute session
17. Mipig Cafe
Ever heard of micropigs - cute little pigs? They're tiny and adorable, and you can cuddle them at Mipig Cafe, a cozy pet cafe in beautiful Meguro. You can also choose one or two drinks here to enjoy and relax with the friendly piglets.
Mipig Cafe
- Address: 4 Chome-11-3 Meguro, Meguro City, Tokyo 153-0063, Japan
- Opening hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Monday - Friday), 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Saturday - Sunday)
- Entrance fee: From 800 yen for a 30-minute session
18. Dog Heart From Aquamarine
Did you know that Tokyo also has some adorable dog cafes? At Dog Heart from Aquamarine, you'll meet plenty of super friendly furry friends. After sitting down and cuddling with them, you can also take the dogs for a walk for a fee in Yoyogi Park, one of Tokyo's most beautiful tourist spots.
Dog Heart From Aquamarine
- Address: Japan, 〒151-0063 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Tomigaya, 1 Chome−45−2 Y's Park Building 2F
- Opening hours: Daily from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Entrance fee: From 1300 yen for a 30-minute session
19. Nekomaru
Located near Ueno Park, Nekomaru is a beautiful cat cafe where you can cuddle with playful cats. Visitors can enjoy not only the stunning scenery but also the adorable cats. There's also a manga library for otaku, souvenir shop, and delicious cat-shaped buns.
Nekomaru
- Address: Japan, 〒110-0005 Tokyo, Taito City, Ueno, 7 Chome−2−2 Toei-do Building
- Opening hours: 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Tue - Fri), 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Sat), 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Sun)
- Entrance fee: From 1450 yen for a 1-hour session
Oh wow, this list of cute pet cafes in Tokyo must have got your 'feet itching,' hasn't it? Then why wait? Make a reservation today!
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