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Kyoto Owl Forest

京都のフクロウの森

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)How booking works at Japanese animal cafés →
Age: Ages 5 and up (ages 0–4 not admitted, even with a parent/guardian). Ages 5–12 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 Owl Forest?

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

How much does Kyoto Owl Forest cost?

¥1,000 (ages 5 and up). ¥100 off with a receipt from a sister shop or a student ID

Can children visit Kyoto Owl Forest?

Age 5+Ages 5 and up (ages 0–4 not admitted, even with a parent/guardian). Ages 5–12 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?

Moved to the current location, 1 min walk away, in July 2026. Hours may change

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Basics

Address: 京都府京都市中京区新京極通四条上る中之町
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Access: —
Animals: Owls (snowy owls, barn owls, great grey owls, etc.)
Official site: owls-cats-forest.com
Phone: 075-708-3847

Prices

Price: ¥1,000 (ages 5 and up). ¥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.

Moved to the current location, 1 min walk away, in July 2026. Hours may change

Also listed in

Animal cafes in Kawaramachi

Registry check

Registry-verified (exhibition)No. 260020

First registered: Jun 14, 2026
Registration valid until: —
Registered name: 京都のフクロウの森
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.