Last Updated on 15 November 2023 by Vanessa
Cat cafe Temari no Ouchi is the purr-fect haven for cat lovers in Tokyo’s vibrant cityscape. Unleash your wanderlust as we guide you through Tokyo’s best cat cafe, where whimsical decor, cozy nooks, and playful felines create a meow-gical experience. Don’t miss out on the chance to cuddle, sip a latte, and immerse yourself in a world where cats reign supreme.
This is a guest post by Katzenworld.
Cat cafe てまりのおうち(Temari No Ouchi) – not just a cat lovers’ heaven!
Hi everyone,
I should probably start by introducing myself! I am Marc, and I am one of the people behind Katzenworld, a blog dedicated to all things to do with cats. Of course, part of this is also finding the best cat lover tourist attractions around the globe. As my partner and I like to travel a lot, we happen to get to see a number of fun places.
One of these places is the Cat Cafe てまりのおうち Temari No Ouchi.
This fantastic cat cafe is hidden away in one of the districts of Tokyo, and while not the oldest cafe in the country, it should certainly be seen as the top cafe of Japan.
Arriving at the Temari no Ouchi cat cafe
The staff in the cat cafe was welcoming from start to finish, and at no point do you feel like they are trying to rush you out of the place.
This was definitely the largest cat cafe we have ever visited. There is ample space for the cats and human visitors alike.
What was the best part of the cafe was the entrance and the interior design. For those into anime, it can only be described as something out of Studio Ghibli, somewhere in between Princess Mononoke and My Neighbour Totoro. 😊
They even painted the ceiling to make it look like a magical forest.
And it wasn’t just the decoration for us humans, but also the way they made space for the cats through ledges along the walls.
A lot of spaces weren’t even accessible for humans in order to ensure that the cats had plenty of “alone” time if necessary.
Cat cafe rules
Of course, the Temari no Ouchi cat cafe had strict rules in place to ensure the cats weren’t getting annoyed by us visitors, such as washing your hands before entering to help maintain hygiene and prevent the spread of any potential germs, no outside pets, gentle interaction, and not picking up any cats.
While outside toys were allowed in the cafe, outside food was not. The staff did provide snacks to give to the cats (if you were there at the right time), but they want to ensure that cats don’t get overweight or fed rubbish.
Trying the cat cafe food
Now, you can’t go to a cat cafe without trying their food. The menu was, well, EXTENSIVE. We would have loved to try it all, but we are only two people. 😊 What we did try (Halloween-themed cake and scones) was amazing, though.
And, of course, being in Japan, the food was decorated according to the current season in addition to being kitty themed. 😊
How to get to the Temari no Ouchi cat cafe?
If you happen to go to Tokyo, Japan, I would highly recommend for you to go to the Temari No Ouchi cat cafe! Directions below:
Address
Cat Cafe てまりのおうち (Cat Cafe – Temari No Ouchi)
吉祥寺本町2-13-14 武蔵フォーラムⅢ 3F
Musashino, Tokyo 180-0004
Directions
- Take the JR Chuo Line (中央線) to Kichijoji (吉祥寺)
- Go to North Exit, cross the street, follow the shop with a huge yellow sign saying “P.S FA”, turn left, and walk straight into the shopping street.
- Walk all the way to the end of the shopping street, and cross the road. You will see the Tokyu Department Store (東急百貨店) – [Should be on your right side]
- Walk along the Tokyu Department store, turn right when you see the shop Tomorrowland. The cat cafe is on your left side once you turn right (look for the cat cafe signage).
Enjoy your stay in the cat cafe 🙂
(The directions were taken from a fellow Blogger whom you can visit here. This really helped us on our visit!)
Japanese map below:
General information
Opening hours: 10:00 am to 09:00 pm
Admission fee: ¥1,200 for week days,¥1,600 for weekends,¥700 for evenings (no restriction on duration of your visit)
Website (in Japanese): http://www.temarinoouchi.com/
Marc-Andre is a London resident who shares his life with a trio of mischievous feline companions: Oliver, Nubia, and Renegade, affectionately known as Oli, Pooh, and Rennie. Marc plays a pivotal role in keeping the Katzenworld team organized and focused, but his cat Oliver has a knack for adding his own unique twist to his daily routine. As Marc diligently works on the blog, his feline companion graciously supervises, blissfully slumbering next to (or on top of) the laptop.
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