5 cat cafes in Kyoto, ranked by guest reviews
Maneki Machiya Cat Cafe (reservation required)
11-5 Uzumasa Yasui Tatsumicho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8072, Japan
AI summaryThis location is a cat cafe that also functions as a rescue shelter run by the Japan Cat Network.
Cat&Animal Cafe Noah's Ark Kyoto Aquarium Store
Japan, 〒600-8266 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Kaminocho, 416番地2 HOTEL SUN CHLORELLA １F
AI summaryThe location is a cat cafe with many friendly and relaxed cats that interact with guests. They appear to be well cared for.
Cat＆Animal Cafe Noah's Ark 祇園店
Japan, 〒605-0073 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Gionmachi Kitagawa, 323 2階 東号室
AI summarySeveral friendly, interactive cats (and ferrets) are present at this cat cafe. However, guests suggest the cats may not be as well-maintained as in other cat cafes.
Cat's Cafe Gallery Cat's Eye
Japan, 〒602-0875 Kyoto, Kamigyo Ward, Shintomicho, 325-2 吉成ビル 3F
AI summaryThe location is a cat cafe with well-cared for cats. The cats are friendly and interactive with guests.
Cat Café Tango
22 Saiinnishihiramachi, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 615-0023, Japan
AI summaryThe cafe has multiple friendly cats that visitors can interact with. The cat's toilet is near the human toilet, which may cause some odor.
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Published 2026-03-07. Updated 2026-08-23 · Results sourced from public guest reviews · rankings may change as new reviews are added