Cutest Animal Cafes in Tokyo to Explore
Japan is known for its food, culture, and scenery, but have you heard about the many unique animal cafes here too? Imagine a Ghibli-esque fairyland full of cats, meeting adorable penguins, and petting tiny micropigs – all in Tokyo’s many districts!
From Harajuku to Ikebukuro, you’ll be spoilt for choice at the range of animal cafes to spend the day at. First choose the animals you'd most love to cuddle up with from otters to flying squirrels, hedgehogs, fennec foxes, capybaras, bearded dragons and more. Then head over to any of these 19 animal cafes in Tokyo and fully enjoy your time with the animals!
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1. Temari No Oshiro Cat Café
Our first stop is Kichijōji Petit Mura, a cat-themed park that looks like something out of a Ghibli movie with whimsical larger-than-life buildings and a cat fountain! Nestled within the park is Temari No Oshiro Cat Cafe, where you can play with kawaii kitties that will snuggle up to you.
The unique cafe is also themed like a fairyland, with cats resting on curved alcoves and rustic trees for the cats to jump on. As you enjoy your time with the cats, feel free to tuck into their hearty signature beef stew along with snacks and drinks!
- Address: Kichijōji Petit Mura, 2 Chome-33-2 Kichijoji Honcho, Musashino, Tokyo 180-0004, Japan (Map)
- Opening hours: 11am to 8pm (Mon-Fri), 10am to 8pm (Sat-Sun)
- Entrance fees: From SG$14 (¥1400)
2. Penguin Dining Cafe & Bar
Housed in Kichijōji, a dreamy district with the Ghibli Museum, the stunning Inokashira Park and more to see, Penguin Dining Cafe & Bar is where you’ll find adorable penguins.
Watch them glide into the water and waddle to their own houses, and you can feed them too! The desserts here are penguin-themed, with slushies shaped like penguins and penguin waffles available.
- Address: Japan, 〒180-0004 Tokyo, Musashino, Kichijoji Honcho, 1 Chome−12−13 センチュリーホーム吉祥寺ビル B1 (Map)
- Opening hours: 4pm to 11.30pm (Mon-Fri), 11.30am to 11.30pm (Sat-Sun)
- Entrance fees: From SG$20 (¥2000) - inclusive of free-flow drinks
3. Tokyo Snake Centre
Apart from fashion boutiques and trendy cafes, Harajuku is also home to Tokyo’s only snake cafe, the Tokyo Snake Centre. If you’re keen to get up close with snakes, you’ll want to make a stop here.
You’ll get a snake (in a glass case) to keep you company as you dig into delicious curry rice and refreshing drinks. For an extra fee, you can even get to pet the snakes!
- Address: Japan, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Jingumae, 6 Chome−5−6 サンポウ綜合ビル 8F (Map)
- Opening hours: 11am to 8pm (Wed to Mon - closed on Tuesdays)
- Entrance fees: From SG$11.10 (¥1100)
4. Cafe Hoot Hoot
Hoot hoot! That’s right, the owls have landed in Shibuya, the heart of Tokyo, where you’ll find shopping, entertainment, and the adorable Cafe HOOT HOOT. All kinds of owls have made the cafe their home - such as the inquisitive tawny owl Mori-chan and the playful Eurasian Eagle Owl Yu-Kun.
The cafe’s owls have distinct personalities and are affectionately named, and they’re friendly too! Drinks are included in the entrance fee, and you can pay an additional price to feed the owls.
- Address: 10-16 Shinsencho, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0045, Japan (Map)
- Opening hours: 1pm to 11pm (Mon-Fri), 12pm to 11pm (Sat-Sun)
- Entrance fees: From SG$15.16 (¥1500) for a 30-minute session
5. Ikemofu Animal Room Experience
Explore Ikebukuro, a shopping paradise with plenty of malls to shop till you drop, anime-inspired spots, and also where a unique animal experience awaits.
Ikemofu Animal Room Experience is a dedicated animal experience space with a variety of animals (think otters, sugar gliders, and more cute critters) you can play and interact with! No eating or drinking is allowed on the premises, so make sure you grab a bite before you visit.
- Address: Japan, 〒170-0013 Tokyo, Toshima City, Higashiikebukuro, 1 Chome−29−4 成田ビル 6F (Map)
- Opening hours: 2pm to 6pm (Mon-Fri), 11.30am to 7pm (Sat-Sun)
- Entrance fees: From SG$18.24 (¥1800) for a one-hour session
6. ChikuChiku Cafe
Think hedgehogs are adorable and always wondered what these creatures are like in person? Just two minutes from Shibuya Station is Chiku-Chiku Cafe, where cute hedgehogs live in custom-made dollhouses.
Meet hedgehogs playing around in intricately designed tiny gardens that you can feed and pet too! While you can’t take the hedgehogs home, feel free to bring back a hedgehog plushie souvenir to commemorate your time here!
- Address: 大協渋谷ビル 2f, 1 Chome-13-5 Shibuya, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0002, Japan (Map)
- Opening hours: Daily from 1pm to 6pm
- Entrance fees: From SG$14.77 (¥1430) for a 30-minute session
7. Mameshiba Cafe
Shiba Inus are absolutely the cutest, and here's where you can now get up close with tiny Shiba Inus (or Mameshiba) in person at the Mameshiba Cafe.
The extra-friendly Mameshibas are always happy to snuggle up to you for some cuddles, and you can also watch them get up to their hilarious antics. Apart from the cute Japanese doggos, the cafe is decorated tatami-style, which adds to the Japanese charm of the place.
- Address: 3f, 1 Chome-6-10 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan (Map)
- Opening hours: 12.15pm to 5.20pm (Mon-Fri), 11am to 6.35pm (Sat-Sun)
- Entrance fees: From SG$9.25 (¥ 900)
8. Owl Village Cafe Harajuku
After visiting Meiji Jingu, one of the most famous shrines in Japan dedicated to the Meiji Emperor and Empress, how about moving over to spend the afternoon in Harajuku’s Owl Village Cafe? In Japan, owls are said to bring wisdom and fortune - and here's where you can meet 16 owls in the cafe.
You’ll also get free souvenirs with your entrance ticket and a free drink, as well as the opportunity to pet the owls. There’s a wide range of owl-themed merch you can get to commemorate your visit, so don’t miss stopping for a souvenir or two!
- Address:Japan, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Jingumae, 1 Chome−21−15 原宿ATMビル4F (Map)
- Opening hours: Daily from 12pm to 6pm
- Entrance fees: From SG$20.55 (¥2000) for a 30-minute session
9. Harajuku Kawaii Zoo Land
To describe Harajuku Kawaii Zoo Land in one word, it would be kawaii. With cutesy IG-worthy pastel-pink interior and soft lighting, it might not come across as an animal experience at first glance. Take a closer look and you'll then find the grounds are home to fennec foxes, hamsters, capybaras, and even otters.
You can pet and interact with the animals, and while the cafe does not serve food, you can bring your own. There’s also a cute souvenir shop at the end with plushies of the attraction’s animals, and gachapon machines!
- Address: 3 Chome-21-22 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan (Map)
- Opening hours: Daily from 12pm to 6pm
- Entrance fees: From SG$15.80 (¥1540) for a 30-minute session
10. Hachu Cafe
Slither up next to snakes, bearded dragons, and the king of reptiles at Hachu Cafe for a unique experience. Located in Musahino, the cafe is nestled in a corner just minutes from Kichijoji Station.
The cafe serves as a teahouse, and you’ll be able to enjoy a soothing cup of tea while accompanied by a reptile in an enclosure. There’s no cover charge or time limit, so you can stay as long as you want - as long as you order a drink.
- Address: Japan, 〒180-0004 Tokyo, Musashino, Kichijoji Honcho, 4 Chome−6−3 starlight,starbright Bldg. 2F-B (Map)
- Opening hours: 12pm to 6pm (Thu-Tue)
- Entrance fees: From SG$9.24 (¥ 900)
11. Kotori Cafe
If you’re a fan of birds, meet these colourful avian friends at Kotori Cafe, where parrots and cockatoos will greet you with their birdsong. You can pet the birds and feed them, as well as snack on bird-themed desserts, making it a unique dessert spot and animal cafe to visit! You’ll have to order a drink in place of a cover charge, but their drinks are pretty affordably priced.
- Address: 1 Chome-8-6 Uenosakuragi, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0002, Japan (Map)
- Opening hours: 11am to 5pm (Mon-Fri), 11am to 6pm (Sat-Sun)
- Entrance fees: From SG$8.60 (¥850) for a drink
12. Harry Harajuku Terrace
A bright and vibrant petting zoo in Harajuku, Harry Harajuku Terrace is the place to go if you want to pet otters, hold adorable hedgehogs and get up close with chinchillas.
PS: The establishment does not serve food, but you can bring your own in!
- Address: Japan, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Jingumae, 4 Chome−26−5 ４２６ビル 3F (Map)
- Opening hours: 1pm to 6pm (Mon-Fri), 11am to 6pm (Sat-Sun)
- Entrance fees: From SG$15.69 (¥1540) for a 30-minute session
13. Kingyo-zaka
Goldfish are said to bring fortune and luck, and Kingyo-zaka, a cafe dedicated to goldfish (showcasing both the fish, and plenty of goldfish-themed decor!), is a place you should visit if you enjoy watching the beautiful fish swim.
Nestled in an antique house, you can get a hearty set meal to go with the experience. It’s certainly a unique spot to visit if you’ve got some time to kill!
- Address: 5 Chome-3-15 Hongo, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan (Map)
- Opening hours: 11.30am to 9pm (Tue-Fri), 11.30am to 7.30pm (Sat-Sun)
- Entrance fees: From SG$ 7.13 (¥700) for a drink
14. Capyneko Cafe
What do you get in a cafe with both capybaras and cats? Cuteness overload! At Capyneko Cafe, you’ll be welcomed by both purring cats and capybaras looking for someone to pet them.
You’ll need a reservation to enter – just book a reservation online and you’re good to go! Some of the cats at the cafe are adoptable too, so if you’re looking to give a feline a furr-ever home, just speak to the friendly staff.
- Address: Japan, 〒180-0003 Tokyo, Musashino, Kichijoji Minamicho, 1 Chome−5−10 PLATANO 2階 (Map)
- Opening hours: 11.40am to 6.30pm (Mon-Fri), 9.50am to 8.10pm (Sat-Sun)
- Entrance fees: From SG$22.17 (¥2200) for a one-hour session
15. Moff Animal Cafe
A rustic animal cafe with branches across Japan, Moff Animal Cafe at the Hachioji outlet has cats, birds, owls, and more animals you can meet. It’s safe even for the kids to pet the animals, making it a family-friendly pet cafe to put on your list!
You can even stay as long as you want during off-peak times and curl up next to the animals, though you have to get a drink on top of the entrance fee.
- Address: 550-1 Higashiasakawamachi, Hachioji, Tokyo 193-0834, Japan (Map)
- Opening hours: Daily from 10am to 8pm
- Entrance fees: From SG$14.58 (¥1430)
16. Cat Cafe Mocha
While most cafes on this list charge for long periods of time, Cat Cafe Mocha allows more flexibility. You just have to pay in ten-minute blocks, and you can pet the kawaii kitties.
The playful cats are sure to captivate you with their hilarious antics, and cat treats are available at an additional fee so you can feed them too!
- Address: Japan, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Jingumae, 1 Chome−14−25 クロスアベニュー原宿 4F (Map)
- Opening hours: Daily from 10am to 8pm
- Entrance fees: From SG$3.57 (¥350) for 10 minutes
17. Mipig Cafe
Have you ever heard of micropigs? They’re tiny and cuddly, and you can snuggle up with them at Mipig Cafe, a cosy establishment in scenic Meguro!
Slide on some comfy slippers and get cosy with a blanket as you pet the friendly pigs. You can also grab a drink or two here, and unwind with a tiny pig or two by your side.
- Address: 4 Chome-11-3 Meguro, Meguro City, Tokyo 153-0063, Japan (Map)
- Opening hours: 10am to 6pm (Mon-Fri), 10am to 8pm (Sat-Sun)
- Entrance fees: From SG$8.13 (¥800) for a 30-minute session
18. Dog Heart from Aquamarine
Did you know that Tokyo has dog cafes too, apart from its many cat cafes? At Dog Heart from Aquamarine, you’ll meet a bunch of furry friends, from toy poodles to golden retrievers.
After you sit down and cuddle with them, you can also walk the dogs for a fee in Yoyogi Park, one of Tokyo’s largest and most scenic spots!
- Address: Japan, 〒151-0063 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Tomigaya, 1 Chome−45−2 Ｙ’ｓパークビル2F (Map)
- Opening hours: Daily from 11am to 7pm
- Entrance fees: From SG$13.24 (¥1300) for a 30-minute session
19. Nekomaru
A pretty scenic cat cafe by Ueno Park, Nekomaru is home to a variety of playful cats that you can cuddle up to. Not only will you get to enjoy the pretty scenery, but you'll also get to watch cute cats in a large, spacious playroom and play with them! There’s also a manga library you can check out, and wholesome cat buns and souvenirs.
- Address: Japan, 〒110-0005 Tokyo, Taito City, Ueno, 7 Chome−2−2 東叡堂ビル (Map)
- Opening hours: 12pm to 8pm (Tue-Fri), 11am to 8pm (Sat), 11am to 6pm (Sun)
- Entrance fees: From SG$14.46 (¥1450) for a 1-hour session
Travelling to Tokyo soon and on the hunt for fun places to add to your itinerary? Choose from any of these 19 animal cafes in Tokyo for some wholesome, adorable and unforgettable moments!
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