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Kyoto Mameshiba Cafe & Kyoto Bengal Cat Forest

京都豆柴CAFE・京都ひょう猫の森

Nakagyo, Kyoto

✓ Confirmed still in business(checked Oct 29, 2026)Details from the official website

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Before you go

Reservation: Not needed (walk-in)No reservations (same-day tickets sold at the shop; may sell out)How booking works at Japanese animal cafés →
Age: Ages 4 and up (ages 0–3 not admitted, even with a parent/guardian). Ages 4–12 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian
Last entry: Varies by day — see the hours below
Payment: Not stated on the official siteCash, cards and what to bring →
English: Not stated on the official site
Bringing items: No outside food, drinks or animal toys

Questions about this cafe

Do I need a reservation at Kyoto Mameshiba Cafe & Kyoto Bengal Cat Forest?

Not needed (walk-in)No reservations (same-day tickets sold at the shop; may sell out)

How much does Kyoto Mameshiba Cafe & Kyoto Bengal Cat Forest cost?

Kyoto Mameshiba Cafe: adults (13 and up) ¥1,300 / children (4–12) ¥800. Kyoto Bengal Cat Forest: adults ¥1,000 / children ¥800 (30 min as a rule, then extendable in 10-min units). Both include one drink. ¥100 off with a receipt from a sister shop or a student ID

Can children visit Kyoto Mameshiba Cafe & Kyoto Bengal Cat Forest?

Age 4+Ages 4 and up (ages 0–3 not admitted, even with a parent/guardian). Ages 4–12 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian

What is the last entry time?

Varies by day(from the hours on the official website)

Can I bring food or drinks?

No outside food, drinks or animal toys

Any other house rules?

A mameshiba dog café and a Bengal cat café on the same floor. Socks required (can be bought at reception). Hours may change

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Basics

Address: 京都府京都市中京区東大文字町
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Access: —
Animals: Mameshiba dogs (Kyoto Mameshiba Cafe) and Bengal cats (Kyoto Bengal Cat Forest)
Official site: owls-cats-forest.com
Phone: 075-255-3503

Prices

Price: Kyoto Mameshiba Cafe: adults (13 and up) ¥1,300 / children (4–12) ¥800. Kyoto Bengal Cat Forest: adults ¥1,000 / children ¥800 (30 min as a rule, then extendable in 10-min units). Both include one drink. ¥100 off with a receipt from a sister shop or a student ID

Opening hours

Mon–Fri: 12:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30)
Sat–Sun: 11:30–18:30 (last entry 18:00)

Read from the hours on the official website (Japan time). Hours can change — check the official site before you go.

A mameshiba dog café and a Bengal cat café on the same floor. Socks required (can be bought at reception). Hours may change

Registry check

Registry-verified (exhibition)No. 240036

First registered: Sep 27, 2024
Registration valid until: —
Registered name: 京都豆柴CAFE&ひょう猫の森
Online booking: Not confirmed

Update history

2026-10-29Opening status checked (regular check)
2026-10-14Prices and hours copied from the official website
2026-07-31Existence verified in the register (Type 1 Animal Handling Business — exhibition)

Source: Kyoto City register of Type 1 Animal Handling Businesses (as of Jul 31, 2026), CC BY 4.0; edited by Fureai Japan. Register entries reflect their reference date and are not guaranteed to be current. “Registry-verified” is this site’s own check against the register, not a recommendation, certification or guarantee by Kyoto City. Opening status is checked every other day. We do not show the names of applicants or representatives. Prices and hours are copied from the official website and may have changed; English text is our translation.