Have you ever been to dog coffee or cat coffee and want to find a different animal cafe?
You love rabbits, hedgehogs… and want to find a cafe where you can freely play with them?
Then definitely read through this article.
This article is a collection of 17 unusual animal cafes that are especially popular in Tōkyō.
Rabbits, hedgehogs, owls, penguins and even reptiles, you’re sure to find a cafe with your favorite animal.
Let’s see which restaurants they are!
Rabbit Cafe
Rabbit Cafe Moff-rell (うさぎカフェもふれる)
A small and cute rabbit cafe located near Akihabara station: Moff-rell.
After entering the shop, you will be given an apron and a portion of rabbit food.
And the wonderful time with the lovely bunnies officially begins.
You can freely hug, cuddle and take pictures with these “mobile cotton balls”.
You will see how quickly time goes by.
So if possible, choose a 1-hour course instead of a 30-minute course to be able to play with all the rabbits in the shop.
Thanks to its convenient location, Moff-rell is very popular, it is best to make a reservation before visiting the shop.
Rabbit Cafe Moff-rell (うさぎカフェもふれる)
Homepage: https://moff-rell.com/ja/
Access: 7 mins walking from Electric Town Gate of Akihabara Station
Price:
・30 min Course: 1,300 yen (price includes 1 guest drink and 1 rabbit food)
・Course 60 minutes: 1,800 yen (price includes 1 guest drink and 1 rabbit food)
Open hours:
・Weekdays: 12:00~20:00
・Saturday, Sunday, Public Holiday: 11:00~19:00
Tel: 03-3254-2323
Reservations available by phone
Map:
cafe mignon (カフェミニヨン)
cafe mignon is also a very popular rabbit cafe.
Unlike other rabbit cafes, at cafe mignon, the rabbit room is designed specifically with a coffee area.
After entering the bar and ordering, you will be directed to the rabbit room.
Playtime with rabbit will be charged separately, from 310 yen ~ for 10 minutes.
Here you can freely cuddle cute rabbits and take pictures with them.
cafe mignon also sells rabbits for those who want to keep them. A baby rabbit will cost about 70,000 yen depending on the breed.
If you are interested, do not hesitate to ask the staff at the shop.
cafe mignon (カフェミニヨン)
Homepage: https://www.392mig.com/
Access: 3 mins walking from the South Gate of Kichijōji Station
Price:
・Drink: 550 yen ~ (one drink order per person)
・Playing with rabbits for 10 minutes: 310 yen (weekdays) or 410 yen (Saturday, Sunday, public holiday)
(price includes rabbit food)
Open hours:
・Weekdays: 13:00~18:00
・Saturday, Sunday, Public Holiday: 11:30~18:00
・Closed on Tuesdays
Tel: 0422-26-7972
Reservations available by phone or HP
Map:
Usabibi (うさびび)
Located on the 5th floor of a relatively old building about 5 minutes walking from Ikebukuro Station, Usabibi feels more like home than going to a cafe.
Usabibi has a fairly affordable price, only 700 yen for a drink and 30 minutes of playing with rabbits, so it attracts customers of all ages.
In particular, you can also take your rabbit at home to Usabibi to play with the rabbits here.
Note that this service requires a reservation and has a surcharge (500 yen), so if you are interested, you should check the information on the homepage of the restaurant first.
Usabibi (うさびび)
Homepage: https://usabibi.net/
Access: 5 mins walking from the West Exit of Ikebukuro Station
Price:
・30 minutes: 700 yen (price includes 1 drink)
・60 minutes: 1,100 yen (price includes 1 drink)
Open hours: 11:00~21:00 (closed on Wednesdays)
Tel: 03-6914-2557
Reservations available by phone
Map:
Pig Cafe
mipig cafe (マイピッグカフェ)
mipig cafe is the first mini pig cafe in Japan.
Originating from England, mini pigs are known as “micro pigs”.
Micro pigs are adorable and smart, some of them can sit down or jump up if taught.
mipig cafe currently has 7 branches nationwide.
Particularly in Tokyo, mipig cafe has 2 branches at Meguro station and Harajuku station, both of which are large stations that are very convenient to move.
If you have an unhappy day or want to do something new, you should definitely visit mipig cafe.
Playing with the piglets will definitely boost your mood a lot.
mipig cafe (マイピッグカフェ)
Homepage: https://mipig.cafe/
Access:
・mipig cafe Meguro: 15 mins walking from Meguro Station
・mipig cafe Harajuku: 5 mins walking from Harajuku Station
Price: 1,100 yen ~/ 30 minutes (price varies by branch)
Open hours: 10:00~18:00 or ~20:00 varies by branch
Reservations required via HP
Map of mipig cafe Meguro:
Map of mipig cafe Harajuku:
pignic cafe (ピッグニックカフェ)
pignic cafe is a very popular micro pig cafe located near Yoyogi Park.
The whole restaurant is designed in the style of a private room so that you can play comfortably with the pigs.
Besides, the service “walking with pigs” is the most attractive point here.
No longer having to be confined in the limited space of the cafe, you can take your favorite pig around the park, through the shops, feed him and take pictures with him freely.
Reference price of “walking with pigs” service:
- 15 minutes: 2,000 yen (price includes cart rental and pig food)
- 30 minutes: 4,000 yen (price includes cart rental and pig food)
Don’t forget to bring your identification (like a driver’s license, insurance card, My number card or passport) and your phone in case you want to experience this service.
About 1 hour by car from Tōkyō Station, pignic cafe also has another branch called pignic farm&cafe.
pignic farm&cafe simulates a miniature farm, where you can completely immerse yourself in nature and play with baby pigs.
If you can arrange the time, you should also try pignic farm&cafe.
pignic cafe (ピッグニックカフェ)
Homepage: https://cafe.pignic.jp/
Access:
・pignic cafe Yoyogi Park: 4 mins walking from Yoyogi-koen Station
・pignic farm&cafe akiruno: 30 mins walking from Musashi Itsukaichi Station
Price:
・pignic cafe Yoyogi Park: 1,400 yen/ 30 minutes
・pignic farm&cafe akiruno: 1,000 yen/ 30 minutes
・Drink: 550 yen ~ (one drink order per person)
Open hours:
・pignic cafe Yoyogi Park: 10:00~20:00
・pignic farm&cafe akiruno: 10:00~18:00
Reservations required via HP
Map of pignic cafe Yoyogi Park:
Map of pignic farm&cafe akiruno:
Capybara cafe
Capy neko cafe (カピねこカフェ)
Capy neko cafe is a rare animal cafe that has both a capybara and a cat.
Interestingly, both the capybara and the cat are housed in the shop, so you can play with both if you like.
The capybaras here are very gentle and friendly to humans.
Give them some lettuce leaves, watch them eat and you will be melt at their cuteness.
Or you can just relax on the sofa, watch them go by and enjoy a completely relaxing time.
Capy neko cafe is very small and usually very crowded on weekends, so if you want to go, it’s best to make a reservation.
Capy neko cafe (カピねこカフェ)
Homepage: https://capyneko.cafe/
Access: 5 mins walking from Kichijōji Station
Price:
・60 minutes: 2,200 yen (price includes 1 drink)
・Extra 30 minutes: 1,100 yen
Open hours:
・Weekdays: 13:00~18:00
・Saturday, Sunday, Public Holiday: 11:00~19:00
Reservations required via HP
Map:
Hedgehog Cafe
Hedgehog Cafe HARRY (ハリネズミカフェHARRY)
Hedgehog Cafe HARRY is a very famous hedgehog cafe.
Open and trendy space, hedgehogs with all colors and personalities, Hedgehog Cafe HARRY is truly a paradise for those who love hedgehogs.
Rub the hedgehog’s belly, feed the hedgehog or hold the hedgehog in the palm of your hand and watch them sleep soundly, and you will see all the troubles seem to disappear.
Hedgehog Cafe HARRY is located very close to Harajuku Station – one of the famous tourist attractions in Tokyo, so you can combine visiting Harajuku after having a hedgehog coffee.
Hedgehog Cafe HARRY (ハリネズミカフェHARRY)
Homepage: https://harinezumi-cafe.com/
Access: 1 min walking from Harajuku Station
Price: 1,430 yen ~/ 30 minutes (price includes drinks)
Open hours: 12:00~19:00
Reservations available via HP
Map:
Chikuchiku Cafe (ちくちくCAFE)
Chikuchiku Cafe is a cute hedgehog cafe with colorful walls.
At Chikuchiku Cafe, hedgehogs will be kept in glass cages with beds, sofas or small bathtubs dedicated to them.
Hedgehog sitting on a chair, hedgehog taking a bath… just hold up your phone and no matter what angle you take it, you will surely have a very cute photo.
You can also touch the hedgehog, put the hedgehog in the palm of your hand and see the adorable expression on their face.
Chikuchiku Cafe is an ideal rendezvous for couples or families with young children.
If you are looking for an interesting place to date, this is also a suggestion.
Chikuchiku Cafe (ちくちくCAFE)
Homepage: https://hedgehoghome.cafe/
Access: 2 mins walking from Shibuya Station
Price:
・30 minutes: 1,430 yen (price includes drinks)
・60 minutes: 2,640 yen (price includes drinks)
Open hours: 13:00~18:00
Reservations available via HP
Map:
Harinezumi-ya POTTA (はりねずみ屋ぽった)
Harinezumi-ya POTTA is also a very popular hedgehog cafe.
Not only can you watch, at Harinezumi-ya POTTA you can also hug hedgehogs, feed them and play with them.
Can’t resist the cuteness of hedgehogs and want to raise real hedgehogs?
Talk to the staff and you will be advised about the hedgehogs being sold and how to care for the hedgehog in the most detailed way.
Harinezumi-ya POTTA has a small space and opening hours often change weekly, so if you plan to go, you should check the information on the homepage before coming to the shop.
Harinezumi-ya POTTA (はりねずみ屋ぽった)
Homepage: https://pottachick.jimdofree.com/
Access: 5 mins walking from A5 Exit of Iidabashi Station
Price:
・30 minutes: 1,900 yen (price includes 1 drink)
・Extra 15 minutes: 500 yen
Open hours:
・Weekdays: 19:30~
・Saturday, Sunday, public holiday: 13:00~
・Closed days and opening hours are not fixed
Reservation via HP is required if going on a weekday
Map:
Owl Cafe
Owlvillage HARAJUKU (ふくろうの里 原宿店)
Owlvillage HARAJUKU is a small and cozy owl cafe.
Inside the shop, the owl room is designed right next to the coffee area so you can enjoy a drink while watching the owls.
Of course, you can also touch or put the owl in your hand and take a photo.
If you go at the right time, you can also experience feeding the owls under the guidance of the staff.
Owlvillage HARAJUKU also sells a lot of souvenirs such as the shop’s owl badges, tea cups, owl-shaped glass decorations… very cute.
If you are interested, please ask the staff for advice.
Owlvillage HARAJUKU (ふくろうの里 原宿店)
Homepage: https://www.owlvillage.jp/harajuku.html
Access: 2 mins walking from Harajuku Station
Price: 2,000 yen ~/ 60 minutes (price includes drinks)
Open hours: 11:00~19:00
Reservations required via HP
Map:
Owlpark Owlscafe Ikebukuro (あうるぱーく フクロウカフェ池袋)
Owlpark Owlscafe Ikebukuro is a very famous owl cafe in the Tokyo area.
The shop is designed as a miniature garden. Here, you can freely play with owls, watch them fly and feel like you are in the middle of nature.
The biggest plus of Owlpark Owlscafe Ikebukuro is unlimited time (*), so it is very suitable for those who love owls and want to spend a lot of time with them.
If you don’t have any plans this weekend, please stop by Owlpark Owlscafe Ikebukuro to enjoy a peaceful time with owls.
(*) Due to the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic, the time may be limited.
Please check the homepage before coming to the shop.
Owlpark Owlscafe Ikebukuro (あうるぱーく フクロウカフェ池袋)
Homepage: https://www.owlpark.tokyo/
Access: 2 mins walking from the West Exit of Ikebukuro Station
Price: 1,700 yen/ 60 minutes ~ (no time limit)
Open hours:
・Weekdays: 13:00~18:00
・Saturday, Sunday, public holiday: 11:00~18:00
Tel: 03-3984-1097
Reservations available by phone or HP
Map:
Owl Cafe MOFUMOFU GINZA (フクロウカフェもふもふ銀座)
Owl Cafe MOFUMOFU GINZA is an owl cafe that has been featured on TV many times and has welcomed many famous people in Japan.
The shop is quite small with about 10 owls always ready to welcome you.
The plus point of the restaurant is that it is located in a convenient location (right in the city center) and the quiet space creates a sense of separation from the outside world.
You can also experience feeding owls if you go in the following 2 time frames:
- 11:00~12:00
- 19:00~20:00
(Note: Reservation required and 300 yen surcharge)
Owl Cafe MOFUMOFU GINZA also sells products made from owl feathers such as pens, earrings…
The owl’s feathers are said to bring good luck and are unique as no two are alike.
If you are interested, please check out the shop’s online store.
Owl Cafe MOFUMOFU GINZA (フクロウカフェもふもふ銀座)
Homepage: http://mohumohu77.jp/
Access: 3 mins walking from Exit A1 of Ginza Station
Price:
・Weekdays: 2,000 yen/60 minutes
・Saturday, Sunday, Public Holiday: 2,200 yen/ 60 minutes
Open hours: 11:00~21:00
Tel: 03-6280-6364
Reservations available by phone or HP
Map:
Birds Cafe
kotoricafe ueno (ことりカフェ上野本店)
Although it is quite a walk from Ueno station, kotoricafe ueno is a cafe worth stopping by if you love birds.
Everything here is so cute! From the space of the restaurant to the decoration of food and drinks.
Order a piece of cake and you will be served cake in a birdcage, or a soda with a baby bird shaped ice cream for example.
After eating, don’t forget to play with the macaws or the sparrows.
Note that this experience will end 1 hour before closing, so if you want to try it, go early.
kotoricafe ueno (ことりカフェ上野本店)
Homepage: http://ueno.kotoricafe.jp/
Access: 17 mins walking from the Park Gate of Ueno Station
Price:
・Drink: 770 yen
・Animal touch fee: 550 yen/ 5 mins
Open hours:
・Weekdays: 11:00~17:00
・Saturday, Sunday, public holiday: 11:00~18:00
Reservations available via HP
Map:
Penguin Cafe
Penguin no iru Dining (ペンギンのいるダイニング)
Penguin no iru Dining is a cafe&bar where you can watch real penguins.
Unlike the usual animal cafes, there is no time limit for dining here, so you can eat while leisurely watching the penguins swimming in the tank.
If you go at the right time, you can also experience feeding penguins under the guidance of the staff.
Feeding times usually fall between 19:00 and 21:00 daily. Particularly for Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, there will be an additional time frame around 15:00.
(Times are subject to change, please check the homepage before coming to the shop.)
Besides the regular menu, Penguin no iru Dining also has a number of course menus with prices starting at only 2,980 yen per person.
If you need to find a new place to hold a party with colleagues and friends, Penguin no iru Dining is also a suggestion.
Penguin no iru Dining (ペンギンのいるダイニング)
Homepage: https://penguinbar.jp/
Access: 2 mins walking from the North Exit of Kichijōji Station
Price:
・Food: 1,100 yen~
・Drink: 550 yen~
・Additional charge 550 yen/person after 6pm
Open hours:
・Weekdays: 16:00~
・Saturday, Sunday, public holiday: 11:30~23:30
Tel: 0422-27-5444
Reservations available by phone or HP
Map:
Reptile Cafe
Tokyo Snake Center (東京スネークセンター)
Tokyo Snake Center is the first snake cafe in Japan established in 2015.
Currently, the shop has more than 100 snakes with a variety of patterns and sizes ready to serve.
Of course, all are non-venomous snakes, so you can safely experience them.
By paying for the seat fee (1,100 yen), you’ll be served a drink and a snake cage that you can watch while enjoying your drink.
If just looking at it isn’t enough, you can request to touch and hug the snake for an extra cost from 550 yen~.
How does it feel to touch a snake’s skin?
Come to Tokyo Snake Center to find the answer!
Tokyo Snake Center (東京スネークセンター)
Homepage: https://snakecenter.jp/
Access: 5 mins walking from Harajuku Station
Price:
・Seating fee: 1,100 yen (price includes 1 drink)
・Snake touch and hug fee: 550 yen/ 2 snakes, 1,100 yen/ 4 snakes
Open hours: 11:00~20:00 (closed on Tuesdays)
Tel: 03-6427-9912
Reservations available by phone or HP
Map:
Hachu Cafe (はちゅカフェ)
Not only snakes, if you also love other reptiles like turtles, geckos… then Hachu Cafe is a place not to be missed.
Just pay the seat fee (550 yen) and order a drink, and you will be able to see all the reptiles here at your leisure.
More than that, do you want to touch a gecko or hug a snake?
Tell the staff and they will give them to you (for a surcharge).
You can also visit Hachu Cafe in case you want to buy reptiles as pets because they also sell reptiles here.
Hachu Cafe (はちゅカフェ)
Homepage: https://turboreptiles.co.jp/
Access: 8 mins walking from the North Exit of Kichijōji Station
Price:
・Seating fee: 550 yen
・Drink: 550 yen~ (one drink order per person)
・Animal touch fee: 550 yen
Open hours: 12:00~20:00 (closed on Wednesdays)
Tel: 0422-27-6798
Reservations available by phone
Map:
Other shop where you can interact with animals
Harajuku Kawaii Land Kyunkyun
Harajuku Kawaii Land Kyunkyun is a new shop in Harajuku where you can play with animals.
Here you can interact with chinchillas, guinea pigs, hedgehogs and hamsters.
The inside of the store is a photogenic space with a pink theme, so you can easily take cute photos with your favorite animals.
In addition, so that even small children can enjoy, the animals are placed at the child’s eye level.
Harajuku Kawaii Land Kyunkyun is an ideal place for girls or those traveling with children because you can play with animals in a cute space.
Harajuku Kawaii Land Kyunkyun (原宿かわいいランドキュンキュン)
Homepage: https://harajukukawaiiland-kyunkyun.com/
Access: 5 mins walking from Harajuku Station
Price (without time limit)
・Children (under 12 years old): 1,100 yen
・Students (under 18 years old): 1,600 yen
・Adults: 2,200 yen
Open hours:
・Weekdays: 10:00~18:00
・Saturday, Sunday, Public Holiday: 10:00~19:00
Map:
Notice when going to animal coffee in Japan
To make the experience of animal coffee in Japan more enjoyable, please note the following.
- Should book in advance
Most animal cafes are quite small, so if you go with 2 or more people, you should book in advance to avoid waiting.
- Absolutely follow the rules of the restaurant and the instructions of the staff to ensure the safety of yourself and animals.
- It is okay to wear clothes that are easy to move and it is okay to get dirty so that you can play with animals in the most comfortable way.
Or you can also ask the shop if they rent nylon jackets or aprons.
- Turn off the flash when taking pictures to avoid affecting animals and other guests.
- Some shops will ask to take off your shoes and do not allow bare feet to enter the shop, so please wear easy-to-remove shoes and socks.
- All prices in this article are for adults.
Almost all shops have special prices (even free) for children, so check the homepage of the restaurant you want to go to in case you want to go with children.
Conclusion
Playing with animals not only helps us relieve stress but also spreads positive energy.
If you are having troubles in life or simply want to do something new, try visiting the animal cafes introduced in this article.
Most of the shops are located near major stations such as Harajuku, Ueno, Ginza… so you can combine sightseeing and shopping after having a coffee.
And don’t forget to book in advance to avoid long waits!
The information in the article was updated at the time of writing.
Please check the homepage before coming to the shop.
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