4 Purrfect Kansai Cat Cafés
Tired of running around, trying to see all the beautiful temples and castles in the Kansai area? Then recharge your batteries at a cozy cat café. These unique Japanese cafés offer a nice place to relax and enjoy some delectable beverages while playing with some adorable kitties.
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4. Neko no Jikan (Osaka)
Neko no Jikan opened in 2004, making it one of the longest-running cat cafés in Japan. Boasting over 22 cats and a nice selection of drinks and snacks, Neko no Jikan (or “Cat Time”) is a cozy venue that provides beautiful furniture and decor for felines and guests alike, making it a nice place to relax and get some well deserved kitten time just north of Kids Plaza Osaka.
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3. Cat Café Nyanny (Kobe)
This quaint cat café is a great alternative to some of the busier, more popular spots. The central feature of Nyanny is a plexiglass walkway suspended from the ceiling, with cats often spotted napping or frolicking along its length. Nyanni is just south of Motomachi Station, making it a nice intermediate stop in a walking tour between Kobe Harborland and the 19th-century foreign merchants’ residences, or Ijinkan, of Kitano-cho.
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2. Nekobiyaka (Himeji)
Offering an energetic litter of all-black cats, Nekobiyaka is a unique alternative to other cat cafes. Since it’s a little difficult to tell these playful kitties apart, they wear different-colored bandanas around their necks, allowing patrons to become familiar with their favorite fuzzballs. If you want to get a little more personal, the staff can lend you a book with photos of all the cats displaying their names and birthdates as well. Nekobiyaka is an easy side-trip, just two blocks east of the main road connecting Himeji Station to Himeji Castle.
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1. Cat Café Nekokaigi (Kyoto)
One of the most famous cat cafés in Japan, Cat Café Nekokaigi (nekokaigi means cat meeting) is a beautifully designed spot that offers guests the chance to cuddle with up to 13 felines. There’s a time-based cover charge, but once inside you can enjoy a nice cup of coffee or tea at a very reasonable price. Located in the center of Kyoto halfway between Karasumaoike Station and the Kamo River, Cat Café Nekokaigi is a convenient place to take a break from a long day of temple trekking.
